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Old 12-06-2011, 12:05 AM
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Stand by for more updates. Don't forget to subscribe and like the videos!
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Old 01-28-2012, 02:37 PM
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No new posts? I am starting a 79 Fairmont build of my own and this one is helping me right along!

Awesome build so far.

Seriously though, any new videos?
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Old 01-30-2012, 09:27 PM
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Expect a new video tomorrow. Also, new HD camera coming in this week.
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Old 01-31-2012, 04:54 PM
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Quick little update.
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Old 02-06-2012, 08:03 PM
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Heres a little teaser picture, video come tomorrow.
Got the cam in and cleaned up/painted the block

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Old 02-07-2012, 05:44 PM
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Got the balancer off!

LSx Turbo Ford Fairmont Build Video #4 (Balancer Removal) - YouTube
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Old 02-16-2012, 08:41 PM
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New video, got the cam in!

LSx Turbo Ford Fairmont Build Video #5 (LS6/LS1 Cam Swap) - YouTube
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Old 02-28-2012, 07:54 PM
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New update! Caster Camper Plates and Coil Overs are in.

LSx Turbo Ford Fairmont Build Video #6 (Coil Over/CC Plate Install) - YouTube
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Old 02-29-2012, 01:29 PM
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Thanks buddy! Will get some more work this weekend. Maybe even get the car on the floor!

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Originally Posted by Speedy911
you didnt mention or show that you have to align the cover , if you just bolt it on ***** nilly you can have a leak at the balancer seal. i made this mistake once and had to tear back into it after i drove and leaked oil, turns out gm sells a tool just for aligning the cover but eye balling it is good enouhe proiblem is tgh, there are no alignment dowels and the bolts have enough slop so that you can be off in any direction to make the seal un centered with the balancer.
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Old 02-29-2012, 09:16 PM
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that is good to know.
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Thank you for giving me the heads up.
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Old 03-04-2012, 07:41 PM
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No luck finding wheels this weekend. Car is still on jack stands. Have an Anatomy exam tomorrow, then I will finish tightening up the front suspension.
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Old 03-08-2012, 09:03 PM
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Maybe I missed this, what accessories are you running? Truck? If so, are you going to run into any clearance problems?
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I will be running the truck accessories. There shouldn't be a problem. Plenty of other fox chassis builds have done it this way.
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Old 03-28-2012, 07:55 PM
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New video, car is officially on the ground!

LSx Turbo Ford Fairmont Build Video #7 (Wheels on the Ground) - YouTube
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Old 04-01-2012, 12:43 PM
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That'll do. Those gona clear with motor in. Looks like it might rub
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I still have to bring the tops in, they have positive camber right now. Hopefully it'll clear.
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I had to pull the fenders on my LTD to clear 235s. Liners still rub a bit on bumps.
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