My Turbo Optima (mid-motor conversion):12th Aug,2009 updated

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Re: My Turbo Optima (mid-motor conversion):12th Aug,2009 updated

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Post by Mr. ED » Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:57 am

ah, yes, I remember now: I saw some parts on yahoo auctions last year too
Thanks for the picture: it was their logo that triggered my memory.

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