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Re: Progress Report

To: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Progress Report
From: R Haug <haugchiro@moscow.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 20:19:17 -0800

R Haug wrote:

> Frank,
> FWIW,  I was wondering the same thing.  Now I realize that I have only had my
> car since october and then acquired a 2nd in december but I am ready to drive
> my little oriental mistress around a bit.  How long have you had your car, 4
> years?  I better not get too impatient at this early stage.
> Hey!  Have a great day.
> Bob
> Moscow  Idaho
> Very cold and clear here too Mike
>
> Frank Roggeband wrote:
>
> > Don't know where to begin but here goes.
> >
> > The holiday season was a busy one. The frame was sandblasted all over
> > and when complete you would swear it was made yesterday. No pitting
> > from rust anywhere, just smooth. Wth a fresh coat of black paint it
> > just shines.
> >
> > The body of course is a different story. It continued to come apart.
> > Into thousands of pieces. I thought it was pretty well stripped already
> > but it sure is amazing how far apart it will get. The front fenders are
> > straight and primed as well as the hood, doors and trunk lid. The rest
> > of the shell is gradually being worked on but it won't be too long before
> > it all comes together.
> >
> > Speaking of being apart. The motor is 50Km away and it too is all in
> > pieces. Ready to go back together soon.
> >
> > Does it ever end? Will I ever see a complete car? I am getting tired of
> > 'Yes that's my car, and so is that, and that's part of it too.' 'Yes,
> > there is a motor. It's just not here right now.'
> >
> > Next available opportunity I will get some pictures.
> >
> > --
> > Frank Roggeband | 67.5-1600, 69-1600, 69-510, 71-510, 75-710, 93-KingCab
> > Grimsby Ontario | Home Page-->http://www.hwcn.org/~ae845/Profile.html
> > Canada          | email-->frankr@hwcn.org
> > Electronics Technician and Datsun Enthusiast.




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