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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 03:54 AM
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First off I would like to let everyone know I appreciate all of their help.This is my first post,but I've been lurking for over a year. Finally got started, I have a 78 Malibu 5.3 ***** Thumpr cam new springs BRP mounts,headers & lh8 pan.Crossmember sucks which i read somewhere but I didnt take heed. 3.42 posi.OH forgot to mention Im going carbed 770 Holley.Started car on the first pull couldnt believe it. First change will be that loud a** Holley blue fuel pump taking all suggestions.tci ez-tcu controller,ride tech 2" drop spindles (not on yet) still saving for upper and lower control arms. Wanna put it all together at once. Well its time to try n post some pics. Thanks for all your help now and in the future, because I still gotta a lot of questions
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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Looks like a nice swap. Nice attention to detail. Keep up the good work.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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good looking car, nice work, making the a/c work ?
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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Thanks prokilllsx and yes I'm keeping ac Mississippi summers are a mf
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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Good looking car, I like the paint job!
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