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Post by THEYTOOKMYTHUMB » Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:46 pm

Runs and drives great. A classic piece!

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Post by TheDiamondOne » Sat Apr 06, 2024 1:48 pm

It better win build of the year by a long shot

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