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Kevin, I think you need one on either side of the grill. Of course the other one has to me a lefty. Image
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Wow, Kevin, those fire engine Ric pics are really hot! Image

I like 'em.... Image
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smokin!
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Smoking will yellow them.
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I thought it would "Amber"
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Did somebody say Ruby??

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July 1987 4003S

I'm also a lucky enough guy to have an '89 4003S/5 that's in even better shape than this one, but I don't have any photos handy. Image

Could somebody please photoshop Paul's head out of this last photo once and for all?!!! Image
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Scott said:
Smoking will yellow them.
Jared said:
I thought it would "Amber"
No, it yellows:

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Jeff, like this?

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Ahhhh, that's better. Thanks Gary!
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Jeff, I was waiting for that one - I love that '87 S!
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Glad to help!
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I feel light headed and isolated!
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Something's cropped up.

My wife says I've become detached, somehow.

Even absent minded!
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Just so it doesn't interfere with the book!
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Okay, let's get back on task, here.

I finally found the time to take some pics of my mint-o 1993 360-6 Red with Black Trim. There's a story behind this baby; looks like it was made yesterday. Let me know what you think:

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