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Congrats on the sale Chris! Did someone here get it?
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Did Graham open his wallet?!
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The guy who bought it is here on the front page of his site (www.classicaxe.com). Chris, as I can speak for Cindy and myself, it was wonderful to finally meet you in the flesh, so to speak.
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Here's a picture of it at its new home surrounded by its new "friends":
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Great to meet you and Cindy also, Ron! I'm really glad someone local got it....Russ is a great guy....and he should do great at the new location!...and right across from a Panera Bread! Image
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That picture reminds me of my elementary school days....you know , the class pictures? I'm the one in the middle. Image
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Good thing it went. I couldn't resist much longer.
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That pic just shows what a good refinish it was - exactly to RIC's modern Fireglo specs.
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Post by gray »

I would never have guessed that was a refinish. Looks perfect to me.
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Congrats Ron - and also to Chris. When I looked yesterday the BIN wasn't showing so I was going to wait. Oh well....... It certainly looks at home with its new friends Image
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OK, now that that's over I think I have to list my Dec. '66...

Watch eBay over the next couple of days for the auction...

DAMN!!!!
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Here's a photo...

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DAMN!!!!! Image
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David - did you ever figure out if it was a refin or not?
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