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  • Recent Posts

    • War in Pacific
      Sorry about that. Yes everything is in great shape. Pulled the old liners & wonder if it's the 'rubberized' material I've read about?   I want to thank you for all your help in getting up to speed. I did buy the books & did research and spent time comparing shapes, etc. They are a great resource  - Mike 
    • shemp h.
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    • Df0269
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    • Netz
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    • daskrieg
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    • Df0269
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    • Preppy Picker
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    • shemp h.
      What's up Mike, the tie tapes are also bad, but what I can see the tie tape rings on both sides look O.K.. Can you please post photos of the manufacturers stamps on the rear skirt. Good luck trying to find an original liner.          Thanks,Bill
    • War in Pacific
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    • War in Pacific
      Sure can. I'm working on another project now, but should be able to get some up tonight
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