SER1 Thanks to Everyone

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Hi List,

Yes, I'm finally back on.  Actually I never really left.  Although I got
everyone's posts, I could not respond to the list due to a firewall problem.

This is a long overdue THANK YOU to all List members, whose help, advice,
and support I credit for completing the restoration of my 1953 80".  In
particular, a special thanks to Tom Bache, Jeremy Brooks, Wayne Perrin, and
Wayne Smith who at times found the "unfindable" parts!

I spent 3 years collecting parts and 1 year on the rebuild.  It was
completed in January 2004 but due to a busy work schedule, and any free time
spent driving the LR, I never stopped to take pictures.  Now I have and they
are in the Garage, as Jeremy has kindly pointed out.

As one of only 2 80"ers in Florida (at last count), it is a tremendous
attention getter.  Now all I need is a mountain, as it's pretty boring here
in flat South Florida.  The only off-roading to be done is on the beach
which I won't do because of the salt, or the Everglades which is nice but
its all a soft muck that swallows the tires.  Before you know it the LR is
floating on the chassis and going nowhere.  No, I wont post that picture!  

I look forward to more great information and stories from everyone and the
opportunity to assist others in keeping their LR's up and running.

A very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Prosperous New Year to all,

Ben Gilbert
1953 80"
Miami

PS: Diana, since the "pink" came from a faded red, it was impossible to
match so I had lower my expectations and resort to the original color!




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