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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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These are the A/C comp. brackets in silver vein.

Looks real good dude. Keep up the great work!
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Thanks. I thought i better post some new pics just for ya. LOL Hopefully the next ones will be of the engine back in it and the sheetmetal back on it.
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I got my D1SC and A&A bracket for my build last week. It will be a while before Ithe project is done, but I am trying to exercise some sort of control on this one...especially since a kid is on the way...haha

Looking forward to more updates!
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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Congrats on the little one. Patience has to be your friend as i've learned on projects long ago. LOL Sounds like you have a good foundation going.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:47 PM
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Engine builder sent me this today. CLOSER

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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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Looking good, getting closer! Bob
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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Looking good, getting closer! Bob
I just wish I had my part of the body and chassis as close as the engine Bob. LOL
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I just wish I had my part of the body and chassis as close as the engine Bob. LOL
If it was easy it wouldn't be any fun! Bob
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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If it was easy it wouldn't be any fun! Bob
I would like to say those are words of a wise man, but prepping the underside of the body isn't my idea of fun. LOL Just kidding, your so right. Some day I hope to look back and say wow.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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I seem to be going backwards on my build...haha. Great to see you making progress man!

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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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I seem to be going backwards on my build...haha. Great to see you making progress man!

Dave
I haven't made much lately, but i'm hoping getting the engine will be the shot in the arm I need. The LS Fest will be here before I know it and it's going on it's own or on a trailer. LOL
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Old May 3, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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I now have in my possesion, a fresh 402ci ready for some acc. and to be installed in the coming week. YES
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Old May 19, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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Moving forward a bit. Forgot to pick up tranny fluid or the trans would be behind it.

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Old May 26, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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No pics but, i just got the tranny in and the crossmember modified. It's bolted up and ready to move on. Now everything should start coming together a bit quicker.
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Old May 26, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Just a pic i snapped.

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Old May 27, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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Another shot from yesterdays grind. It won't be this clean and detailed for ever so, i thought i better get a pic.

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Looking good.
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Thanks Derek. Got some things done today and tomorrow I plan on getting more. The LS Fest is creeping up on me quick. I still need to order those afco's. PM me a number to reach you, just in case I don't have it.

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Thanks Derek. Got some things done today and tomorrow I plan on getting more. The LS Fest is creeping up on me quick. I still need to order those afco's. PM me a number to reach you, just in case I don't have it.
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