FORGIVE ME, I HAVE SINNED

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FORGIVE ME, I HAVE SINNED

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:57 pm

When I restored my MB way back when, I installed a NOS GPA inner windshield frame and drilled out the passenger side of the frame to accept a TRICO S-583 vacuum motor. It was all I had for a windshield at the time. A guy has to do what he has to do.
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Post by D.R.H. » Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:47 pm

SINNER!! :lol:
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Post by Mark Jesic » Fri Sep 27, 2019 11:46 pm

With the help you have given us on here Joel, all is forgiven. :D

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Post by Wolfman » Sat Sep 28, 2019 4:35 am

Too much intel is noted to come back and bite you.
If you had not said anything, most would not have ask.
And if they did,
Just tell them, " It is a field mod.".
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Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Sep 28, 2019 5:05 am

The OEM GPA Inner Windshield Frame Assy was valuable even back then.
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Post by Michael O. » Sat Sep 28, 2019 6:45 am

For your penance I want you to say three Our Fathers, three Hail Mary’s and conduct some parts deals with me.
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Post by gerrykan » Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:36 pm

A vow of silence for your sin would likely prove popular among some of the folks here. :wink:
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Post by Chuck Lutz » Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:02 am

Yeah....but did you attach the three acorn nuts on the INSIDE or the OUTSIDE of the frame?
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Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Nov 13, 2020 12:55 pm

I installed a NOS GI OEM GPW Rear Seat Back Cushion in my 44MB. The cushion has some sort of stuffing-no springs I preferred the GPW cushion over the others with springs as they look nicer.
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Post by HankII » Fri Nov 13, 2020 1:49 pm

The Lord knows I'm drinking and running around
And he don't need your loud mouth informing the town
The Lord knows I'm sinning and sinning ain't right
But me and the good Lord
Gonna have us a good talk later tonight.....
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Is old Jeeps tuned good & Firm Feelin women

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Re: FORGIVE ME, I HAVE SINNED

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Nov 13, 2020 1:50 pm

:wink:
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