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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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day one is in the bag. got a little done got some pics. should have the trans mount and drive shaft done tommorow. then the wonderful headers to build.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Holy moly. Those headers will be an engineering wonder.

I might have waited on the driveshaft until the headers were done just in case you need to move the engine for any reason.

Should be a handful when you are done.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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I did a '74 B with a Rover V8 and it was tight - I cant imagine the LS1.

Ford small blocks are a popular conversion for these things and they often run the headers through the wheel wells
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 09:29 AM
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good start. Keep us posted!
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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I think you need to choose a tighter engine bay, wow!

Nice.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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day 2. got the front and rear ends done along with the drive shaft and trans crossmember. tires and wheels mounted up and most everything mounted. already tired of this car. i thought airplanes were tight on space.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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few more pics
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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last ones today
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by velopilot103
last ones today
um... you may be getting a notice served from the local chapter of your neighborhood traction association telling you that you are severely limited in that department.

Note to self, don't race this guy from a roll...
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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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day three. one damn header built.... thats it. one header.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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I was curious how long it took to fab up a set of headers... now I know.

Looking good though.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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Bad ***..

That ****** is goin to be a monster..put like 2.73's in it and run people from 60 pulls..lol

What gears are going to be in it?
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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I like the fact that you made the parts fit the car instead of hacking up the body. The front x member looks sweet with the coil over. Nice work
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 12:19 AM
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its an 8 inch ford with 3.23s and a locker. currie built the axles.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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other header done. exhaust finished even got the cats under there. all fab work complete. just wiring and radiator to go.
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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there is another guy with a LS1 BGT and it looks like he has the same front x member and suspension. Where did you get yours and who makes it?
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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That looks nice..that thing is going to be nuts..lol
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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well done! looks like you needed a shoe horn to get it in there!
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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been busy with the real projects. not much time this week for the toy should take first drive next week
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