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Hi all,

As I've stated in topic title Im a late starter in the skyline class.

I brought a r34gtt 1999 model from a young family friend,love the car.

Many many years ago I had xui's L34's,then went to alfa's.I have 2 gtv's

mid 80 models v6 and 2,lt.I must say the gtt is an absolute beauty of a car.

I want to tidy up a few things on the car.audio,suspension etc,thought I would join up and make some new like minded freinds.

All your knowledge of these wonderful cars astounds me.

I look forward to chatting with you in the future.

Kindest regards to all.Butch(Glenn)

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Hi all,I hope im responding correctly here either as a group,or am I supposed to respond individualy,please let me know.

As for the fiery demise of butch54 in a smoke laden alfa,na did'nt happen.(not yet anyway)but i am hearing you.

As for photos,I'll do my best in the near future to post some.As i've stated prior I'm new to this type of thing and I'm not sure how its done.

(posting photos I mean)I'm not that bloody old.

While I've got you here, can somebody tell me where I can get some rear inner guard plastics with screws and fixings etc.

Good second hand with no splits would be great.Take care all .Kindest regards butch54(Glenn)

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Hey Butchy, very surprised that you seemed to outwit the alfa's trying to kill you with fire. You must a right wiley sonofabitch!

Cangrats on the skyline thing though brah, even if it is a 34, welcome!

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Hi butch,great to see another late starter in here.

Enjoy the site heaps of good info here. :action-smiley-069:

Yes Humbla seems a great site ,with an enormous amount of helpful and welcoming people.

Such as your good self.

Kindest regards Glenn,(butch54)

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Hey Butchy, very surprised that you seemed to outwit the alfa's trying to kill you with fire. You must a right wiley sonofabitch!

Cangrats on the skyline thing though brah, even if it is a 34, welcome!

Hi there BoyWhoCriedWolf,its amazing what one can do with a thousand liters of fire retardent foam in a car.

The wiley part is wearing goggles and a snorkle and still driving somewhat safely.

Take care friend,regards Glenn (butch54)

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Reply to us individually because it adds to your post count.

And around these parts, PC is the be all and end all.

Hi Josh thanks for the welcome,as you can see I've taken your advise.

Take care mate regards Glenn (butch54)

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