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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Well I finally got my latest project done, been working my *** off trying to get it done for the Power Tour. But it's done!!! Well I might do some little things to it later, but it's good enough for now! Some people won't ''get it'', but those who do love it! And yeah, I probably should get a life and stop doing this kind of crap! LOL









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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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I like. Definately unique!
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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Wow!! The Family Truckster if my memory serves me right.
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Dude, you have too much money. Not sure the family truckster is what I would have put that engine in, but I guess someone had to do it. Perhaps we will see it on the tour...
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Is that the car from National Lampoons Family Vacation? If so that's ******* badass!!!
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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That is just cool!

Are you going to drive it to wallyworld! And dont forget to unchain the dog before you drive off!

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Dude, you have too much money. Not sure the family truckster is what I would have put that engine in, but I guess someone had to do it. Perhaps we will see it on the tour...
I don't have that much in it really, it's a $700 car, sold the 302 AOD for $300, and I do all my own work, I know people that drink and gamble away more money than I spend on my cars, and ai still have the cars! The engine is just a 5.3, nothing special, I just had it lying around and well I get bored so.........
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That is just cool!

Are you going to drive it to wallyworld! And dont forget to unchain the dog before you drive off!

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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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That's hilarious!

With an LSx in it, be sure to tie grandma down *real* good.
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don't listen to anybody that says thats a bad idea.... i love it. thats a f***ing riot and you'll propably make the cover of a mag with it. now it'll have a chance when the red ferrari pulls alongside
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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If you take that on the power tour you seriously need to attach a leash to the rear bumper and drag it the entire way. I'd suggest putting a manequin in a chair on the top, but the funny:gas mileage loss ratio might not be worth it.
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If you take that on the power tour you seriously need to attach a leash to the rear bumper and drag it the entire way. I'd suggest putting a manequin in a chair on the top, but the funny:gas mileage loss ratio might not be worth it.
Way ahead of ya!! Already got the leash! Not doing the aunt Edna thing though.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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If you take that on the power tour you seriously need to attach a leash to the rear bumper and drag it the entire way. I'd suggest putting a manequin in a chair on the top, but the funny:gas mileage loss ratio might not be worth it.
I agree.
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don't listen to anybody that says thats a bad idea.... i love it. thats a f***ing riot and you'll propably make the cover of a mag with it. now it'll have a chance when the red ferrari pulls alongside
Thanks, and I'll be looking for that red Ferrari!
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It's supposed to be an antartic blue sports wagon.
Looks like a fun project. Now put some spray on it!!!
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lol, can't wait to see this on the Power Tour
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that thing is freakin awesome
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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If you take that on the power tour you seriously need to attach a leash to the rear bumper and drag it the entire way. I'd suggest putting a mannequin in a chair on the top...
First off, THAT is freakin' HILARIOUS!!!

Second, I'd seriously, STRONGLY urge you to bring Aunt Edna along - just have her as a mannequin that is only displayed in the evenings when you're stopped. Best of both worlds (fuel economy/hilarity).

Awesome job man...
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Holly crap that's AWESOME!!!! I love it man.... Absolutely LOVE it! I fully expect you to have a leash dragging off the rear bumper when you come to the car shows around here.
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