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Old 09-17-2012 | 11:43 PM
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The fuel system is almost done, I couldnt use the brackets that came with the Walbro pump, they just wouldn't fit in the rear frame rail, so it's zip tied for now.

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This is my first attempt at hand bent brake lines.. I think it's going to some practice to get them as nice as I want but for now this will do.

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Vintage air kit came in, I'll be putting it in this weekend




Finally made a wheel choice, I prefer billets but they are not in the budget to make it to power tour next yr. enjoy



Old 10-06-2012 | 09:43 AM
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Those rims are going to look good! I hear ya with the hand bending brake lines, its tough to get them to look good.
In the picture you can kind of see my "handy" bent lines!
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Looking badass man! This tour you speak of.... Are rats welcome? We can get the women in that one if so!
Old 10-11-2012 | 08:18 AM
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Looking badass man! This tour you speak of.... Are rats welcome? We can get the women in that one if so!
Ofcourse they take rats... Question is can you handle the ride?
Old 10-11-2012 | 08:42 PM
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Thanks to my buddy thebull for hookin me up with new rotors and calipers !! I packed new bearings and got them installed today after work.





I waited 4 days for a special tool from American auto wire.. But now progress!!

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It runs

Old 10-16-2012 | 02:13 AM
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that thing sound so nice
Old 10-23-2012 | 11:16 PM
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Didn't like old "bell" on the steering shaft, little upgrade and good to go!



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Any Pics or updates on the vintage air install? Interested in seeing how you mounted your box and where you routed your lines? Are you going straight through the firewall or you going to pop out more toward the fender and go under the fender (above the inner fender). I am at this point and struggling to make a decision.
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I bought the fender kit to run my hoses thru the passenger vent inside the fender. No updates of the install, I'm still looking at options other than drilling holes in my firewall to mount the box.

Here are some pics I found that are similar to my install.


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More awesome noise

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What color did you use on that engine, it came out great. Love the progress so far
Keep it up!
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Subscribing! I got a 1970 Gto that Im about to put a LSX conversion into.
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What brand spark plug wires are those? I need to get a set also to fit my headers. A heads up on the AC, leave plenty of slack in your air duct hoses. My center dash hose is just about to fall off because I pulled the hose tight when I measured it and cut it.
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Now this is just sexy right here.

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You've got me thinking about body color on my block & valve covers. The black accessories look great too. If you want, I think you can also paint the body of the alternator like tiresmokinv8 did here.

Progress is looking great!
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Originally Posted by tatertot91
What color did you use on that engine, it came out great. Love the progress so far
Keep it up!
It's the new dodge color, PYG code I believe.
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Originally Posted by CutLS
What brand spark plug wires are those? I need to get a set also to fit my headers. A heads up on the AC, leave plenty of slack in your air duct hoses. My center dash hose is just about to fall off because I pulled the hose tight when I measured it and cut it.
They are the cheap omni spark wires from oriellys, about $40.

Thanks for the tip!
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Looks like I'm gonna need shorter springs !!



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