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This restored 10 gallon can turned out real nice. The Speedway Body Shop did another outstanding job. After seeing this go from rusty to seeing it like this, it's like eye candy in the garage. I'm going to do a few more in the future.
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I like the color combo!
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I'm not a big fan of restored items, but the oil can did turn out very nice. I'll show some love for taking me back in time a few years. I'm not telling how many...LOL.
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please do more gas cans,I mean restore them,I'am taking a liking to them when they are so colorful and shiny
Thank you Dottie! Glad you love them, I like them shiny myself. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!! :-)
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Beautiful !! Amazing facelift on the can !!
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Very nice.
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