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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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LOL awesome! I bet the neighbors in hawthorn woods love it! I'm in mt prospect
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I kind of hope that they didn't like it. One of my goals with this car is to scare women and children, and to have Lexus drivers spill their latte.
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Well, just like the title says- this was the FIRST time that the car moved under its own power!

That's freakin' cool. Of course, I skipped the others & went straight to the burnout video. Great work!
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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That thing is so nutty. I'd like to see the look on peoples faces when you drive by. Priceless.
How long is the driveshaft?
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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Nice, sounds sweet...
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How long is the driveshaft?
Probably about 4.75"...
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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I guessed 3"
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 12:07 AM
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Never thought I'd be comparing how short something would be lol...

How about this short?

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Even though I was joking, it looks like I was fairly close!

Excellent project, BTW.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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actually, d/s is about 16" u-joint to u-joint as I recall. Whatever that pic is, it's got me beat. What is that pic?
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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I'm gonna say AC Cobra car. We had one we finished early summer and it was short like that. TT 347 Ford
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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lol sorry didn't mean to hijack. Just the funny thought went in my head and had to say it..

Ya it's an Factory Five AC Cobra. Dropping an LS1 and T56 in it. About 80% done with it now. Got a build thread going here on tech,

Anyhow back on track..

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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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Wow, I thought it was going to be a lot shorter.
Isnt the FFR like 10"?

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You going to FFRs open house? I'm a huge fan of FFR, great guys with amazing service and some pretty insane kit cars. I'm pretty impressed with the new 33.
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Wow, I thought it was going to be a lot shorter.
Isnt the FFR like 10"?

tails8,
You going to FFRs open house? I'm a huge fan of FFR, great guys with amazing service and some pretty insane kit cars. I'm pretty impressed with the new 33.
The FFR one was a few inches shorter. I had to get it lengthened to 9 inches.

Not gonna be able to make the open house this year. Had a choice to goto that or put the $$$ to the car or take the trip. Well I chose the car..

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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by tails8
The FFR one was a few inches shorter. I had to get it lengthened to 9 inches.

Not gonna be able to make the open house this year. Had a choice to goto that or put the $$$ to the car or take the trip. Well I chose the car..

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Wow, I didnt realize it they were that short, its been a long time since I've seen one.

Wise choice. I'll take a bunch of pics this year and send them your way.
I'm lookin forward to seeing some finished 33s. They've been raving about them in quite q few KitCar Mags.
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sounds good
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awesome....
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that took a liitle fab....

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