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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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Cant wait to feel the difference!!!

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Update:

Installed all new tie rod ends and rebuilt drag link, new oil pan to clear my cross member, cut off old exhaust, painted and installed tie rod sleeves, installed some wheels i had on my cutlass, and off to get some special work done. Can't wait til it gets back!!!!!!


Here is some pics!!!!!

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New pan installed
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Old pan
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On the way to get firewall smoothed and painted (also core support, fender wells, under hood)

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some new seats going into my ride, without the headrests!!!!!!!!!

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Inspiration for my interior

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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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Looks like a great project.

Out of curiosity, what happened with the old small block setup when I quit on you?
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 67SS&99SS
Looks like a great project.

Out of curiosity, what happened with the old small block setup when I quit on you?
It just needed a tune up!!! SOme new points!! motor and trans only has 78k original miles. I just needed any excuse to pull it out.
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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That car is gonna be sweet as hell - but those seats won't look nearly as good without the headrests (imo)...
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Old May 17, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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So finally got my ride back from the shop, I mean Driveway Customs. Joe did one hell of a job on my ride. Not only did u have to shave my firewall, put my bags in, and paint some of my parts, but also started a new job and wife gave birth to a new addition to the family!!!!!! Joe, I appreciate everything and thanks 1,000,000!!!!!!!!!!!! If anyone needs some work done, give Joe @ Driveway Customs a call!!!!

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At home parked in her spot.

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Old May 17, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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ON THE GROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old May 17, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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I cant wait to see this one finished. Very sweet! I may have missed it but what wheels and tires are going it?
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Old May 18, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Sweet project homie, i like that white glasshouse you got there as well
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Old May 20, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 86 Silverado LS1
I cant wait to see this one finished. Very sweet! I may have missed it but what wheels and tires are going it?
I like the Intro Vista 5
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Looks good man! Can't wait to see it when you start to get it all back together!
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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What a productive weekend!!! Got to chill with family and friends, work on the 63 with my pops, and work on my Deuce. Straight Backyard Boogie All Weekend!!!!

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Primed Heads and trans

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Getting busy painting the motor and trans at 11pm!!!!

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The next day

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Old May 26, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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This car is going to be absolutely beautiful
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Old May 26, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by redz88
This car is going to be absolutely beautiful
I sure hope so!!!!

How is ur project coming along?
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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Any progress on this bad *** duece?
Also will you be able to use the truck intake and intake cover
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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i could use the accessories, but not the intake. I looking for the car intake and accessories now.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Ok, so with the trying to save up to purchase some parts and wife being in the hospital for 3 weeks, my build had come to a halt. But with the wife finally home, i can start the build again!!!!

Here are some parts that i picked up from S & P.

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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Damn! Love the project. I want a six-deuce so bad!!
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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...nice build! Will be staying tuned for tips on my 63 SS!
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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what size is that trans? is it a 460le? I hear that trans bolts right up
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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Hey is the intake from the tailblazer ls2 different than a ls2 from a car. height wise or are they the same
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