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Old 10-28-11, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
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See, these youngsters don't remember the good ol' days (the dark ages) before cars had a timing belt.

Billy; good luck with the sale of the 99. Cars are always hard to sell b/c we don't really want to get rid of them.
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WELL, I have replaced the windshield, put a set of tires on it, put the washer in the tilt gear and had it detailed, now it looks like this:
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Originally Posted by deanshark
See, these youngsters don't remember the good ol' days (the dark ages) before cars had a timing belt.

Hahaha...some upgrades in the day for certain cars were the double row chains in place of single row. One seldom worried about having a chain break. They were a tad nosier but that is why one hacks the muffler off to cover up other noises.

Billy, looking sharp...we need to see a pic of all three lined up. Since your other two are white, this can be the one in the center.
Old 11-02-11, 07:13 AM
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[QUOTE) Billy, looking sharp...we need to see a pic of all three lined up. Since your other two are white, this can be the one in the center. [/QUOTE]

Luke 11:9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you;
Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you;

so... here it is, but it was a lot of trouble...
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Old 11-02-11, 10:47 AM
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Your neighbors must get a distinct impression that you like the LS400.
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Originally Posted by billydpowe

so... here it is, but it was a lot of trouble...
Wow, all that back and forth turning to get them in that position for a picture. But, your retired, you have the time.
The three cars look like a nice tight family there, with the 99s the parents and the 96 being the kid. They all look good like that.
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Congratulations Billy! You've finally arrived. You made the right choice and finally purchased the best LS400 ever made. The lightest weight, the most reliable engine/engine management system, the best of the best - before the car got bloated to 7,500lbs in 1998.
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Originally Posted by sdls
Congratulations Billy! You've finally arrived. You made the right choice and finally purchased the best LS400 ever made. The lightest weight, the most reliable engine/engine management system, the best of the best - before the car got bloated to 7,500lbs in 1998.
I really like driving this car, and the interior is so clean, it was well taken care of.
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Wow loving that color, and i like how you love ls400's. After my accident i figured i'd venture out and find a different car. i found nothing i liked that was in my price range. good find!
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Your driveway is legendary.
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Well, I took my stock wheels off and replaced them with chrome 430 wheels, now I need to get rid of the gold emblem center caps to complete the look.
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Old 11-23-11, 11:14 AM
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Nice Billy, gotta have the chrome. Now it really looks like it fits in your driveway/garage.
Hey, I'm not "retired" anymore. I finaly found a job, (in my profession) I start Monday. Maybe in a few months I can get some chrome on mine (as long as they're stock) I got alot of other things to do first.
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Originally Posted by deanshark
Nice Billy, gotta have the chrome. Now it really looks like it fits in your driveway/garage.
Hey, I'm not "retired" anymore. I finaly found a job, (in my profession) I start Monday. Maybe in a few months I can get some chrome on mine (as long as they're stock) I got alot of other things to do first.
praise the Lord for answered prayer, I have been praying for you to find a job....... and you did.
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