Pockets, you've got a sick sense of humor. Perhaps I should try to take a 'behind the beer tent' picture at this year's Oktoberfest and make it my avatar...Ha!
Welcome SSG Spitz. I was in Iraq during DESERT STORM and again in 2003. The last assignment I was living in downtown Bagdad (way outside the Green Zone and not near a military camp). My whole time there I don't think I saw a singled detailed Iraqi car. Bagdad might be a good market to move...
Welcome aboard happpyboy. I lived 4 years in SC (Sumter and Ladys Island) as kid in the mid-70's. I remember the humidity, the food, and the great fishing. Felt like fall in mid-September? That's different. I'm sure you'll enjoy this forum.
You're probably right. I was trying to save some cash by doing it myself but I'm not skilled at this type of repair. Next month when I put my snow tires on I'll take the wheel to the body shop and pray it won't cost me a fortune to repair.