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Old 07-08-2023, 10:57 AM   #1
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just picked up this '53 two days ago. have to get rid of elvis.
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Old 07-08-2023, 11:31 AM   #2
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Nice score , I remember seeing that car at local shows !
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Old 07-08-2023, 11:41 AM   #3
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just picked up this '53 two days ago. have to get rid of elvis.


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Old 07-08-2023, 03:16 PM   #4
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Prior owner did live in Fl. and the car had Fl. plates on it. I picked it up in Pawtucket Ri.
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Old 07-08-2023, 03:19 PM   #5
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"Elvis has left the continent(al kit)".

Nice lookin' car but I think a stock grille might help just a bit.
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‘53 grilles are hard to come by in my neck of the woods ….
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Old 07-10-2023, 08:23 AM   #7
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I'm with Tubman, beautiful car but the grill just isn't doing it any favors. What's the powertrain? Tim
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