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  1. plugzit

    plugzit F1 Veteran
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    #1 plugzit, Aug 25, 2014
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    On August 30, I celebrate 10 years with my 348. Now at nearly 80k miles, the car has endeared itself to me to the point that it's part of the family. 3 major services, 2 clutches, a wheel bearing, and an alternator later, it's in the body shop for a full repair and repaint after the f'ing eucalyptus tree by my house dropped a branch on it. Kinda like vet bills I guess.
    Anyway, unlike the two Challenge cars (yes, I'm bragging) this one seems to be "til death do us part". It's getting some plastic surgery now, (wrinkles removed, boob job) so it'll have a fresh face and more for the next 10.
    I love that damn car.
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  2. mikster

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    #2 mikster, Aug 25, 2014
    That truly is a work of art, hopefully my 355 will pass 100K next year
     
  3. yelcab

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    #3 yelcab, Aug 25, 2014
    That is nice Bruce. When is the next Stooge BQ and where so I can attend to see it in person?
     
  4. Schatten

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    #4 Schatten, Aug 25, 2014
    Congrats on the anniversary!
     
  5. albert328gts

    albert328gts Formula 3
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    #5 albert328gts, Aug 25, 2014
    I too have held on to my 348 and like you it is a keeper. I celebrated my 11th with my 348, July of 2003 is when I bought mine! Congratulations!
     
  6. carlosgdias

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    #6 carlosgdias, Aug 25, 2014
    Congratulations!

    I have mine since July 2004! 10 happy years! A keeper.
     
  7. SoCal1

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    #7 SoCal1, Aug 25, 2014
    Looks great Bruce

    Now you gonna be a scardy cat to drive it since it's all perdy

    :)
     
  8. zc911

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    #8 zc911, Aug 25, 2014
    congrats on 10 years, i like those rims.
    I see some aftermarket seats, what are you running? any interior shots?
     
  9. AceMaster

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    #9 AceMaster, Aug 25, 2014
    Congratulations Bruce on the milestone.

    Wishing you a safe and happy count down to 20 years
     
  10. Volair

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    #10 Volair, Aug 25, 2014
    Here's to another 10 years and many happy miles of fine motoring!
     
  11. vvassallo

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    #11 vvassallo, Aug 25, 2014
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    He has challenge seats covered in leather. If you knew Bruce you'd know that a factory perfect paint job means nothing in terms of his ownership. This car will be driven like a cheap rental that was stolen!

    Congrats and here's to having her back soon.

    I swear the only reason she's being rebuilt is because of those custom shields! Without those it would have been off to the scrap yard. ;)
     
  12. ernie

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    #12 ernie, Aug 25, 2014
    Wow how time flies Bruce! A decade under your belt as a valuable member of 348 Brotherhood, and the Stooges. Who would thought?! Let the good times keep on rollin'.
     
  13. darkkaangel

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    #13 darkkaangel, Aug 25, 2014
    Congrats Bruce!
    I am going on 8 years with mine and I feel the same way. :)
     
  14. ghardt

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    #14 ghardt, Aug 26, 2014
    What's up with that side mirror? Some kinda low drag racing mirror?
     
  15. plugzit

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    #15 plugzit, Aug 26, 2014
    Low drag, light weight, but most importantly, convex....no blind spot.
     
  16. Ferrarimondial348

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    #16 Ferrarimondial348, Aug 26, 2014
    Congrats! She is a beauty!
     
  17. MRF40@yahoo.com

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    #17 [email protected], Aug 26, 2014
    Every year in a Ferrari is a good one!
     
  18. ShineKen

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    #18 ShineKen, Aug 26, 2014
    Clean!
     
  19. RSO1091

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    #19 RSO1091, Aug 27, 2014
    Way to go Bruce! Congratulations and thanks for your ever valuable input to this forum. May you both run smoothly for the next ten years...

    Henry
     
  20. FerMaz

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    #20 FerMaz, Aug 29, 2014
    Proud of ya Bruce
     
  21. Ingenere

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    #21 Ingenere, Aug 29, 2014
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  22. crinoid

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    #22 crinoid, Aug 29, 2014
    Rad
     
  23. plugzit

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    #23 plugzit, Dec 29, 2014
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    A bit of an update. After 9 months in the body shop (thing free storage), it's now got some paint on it. Not colorsanded or buffed yet, obviously, but nevertheless, straight. I've gotta say the the Sherwin-Williams paint is fantastic. The body shop changed over from PPG as a result! Now that I'm free of the "straight title gotta keep it original" bs, it's ready for some hot-roddin'. Stay tuned for some lexan and some aluminum in the interior.
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  24. 308 GTB

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    #24 308 GTB, Dec 29, 2014
    Now's the time. This is gonna be good!! :)
     
  25. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #25 fatbillybob, Dec 29, 2014
    Nothing can come of paint so good that "unfinished" the clouds are reflected in it.

    VVassallo to FBB..."You are incapable of maintaining a concourse level car." Don't answer your phone. You will be getting that call.
     
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