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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 05:09 AM
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Thumbs up Pete.........
Your fab work is fabulous! You must be very proud of yourself. Keep the pics coming as you are an inspiration for the rest of us. Good luck.
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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Thanks for the great compliments guys, most appreciated
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Thanks for the great compliments guys, most appreciated

Hey Pete you own the company you work at or are you an employee? What ever it is your not being payed enough dude. Fabulous work
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by E36LUVA
Hey Pete you own the company you work at or are you an employee? What ever it is your not being payed enough dude. Fabulous work
No buddy, I`m self employed but work for 1 company, Uplands Engineering.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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aahhhhhhhhh so thats how you do it pete!

is this a "on works time" project?????

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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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I have been following this thread since you started it. Man I can't wait to see it when it's done. I hope you can get some video!!!

Anyway great job!
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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Not really a big fan of the body style but a very impressive project none the less. Thats some amazing fabrication work.
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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all I can say is WOW!!! that fab work is awsome!! wish I could make stuff like this for my project.
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by chuntington101
aahhhhhhhhh so thats how you do it pete!

is this a "on works time" project?????

Chris.
I wish, what better than getting paid to do my own project
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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Engine and gearbox are out, ............. cleanup time





And before you say anything Stevie, I`m elongating the shifter hole tomorrow
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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lol...... you read my mind

The tunnel actually looks huge in that pic !!!!
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by stevieturbo
lol...... you read my mind

The tunnel actually looks huge in that pic !!!!
HAHAHAHAHA Probably because it is.

This car is just awsome.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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I was just wondering how you plan to fit 3 pedals in there.. the space looks small.. my project has me wondering what to do.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick Speed
I was just wondering how you plan to fit 3 pedals in there.. the space looks small.. my project has me wondering what to do.
I`m fitting the pedalbox and pedals this week, there is room enough for all 3, clutch foot will rest under the clutch pedal.

Pics up when they`re in
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sweet, I was wondering that myself.
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Any updates?
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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I`ve done a bit of seam sealing and painting







There ya go Stevie
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 04:27 AM
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Thumbs up Pete............
Once again, you are da' man!
Your skills are awesome! Keep up the good work.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 07:42 AM
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I have me ticket booked for PVS Pete, so definately want to see you there!
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Awesome project. Everything looks excellent.

That exhaust work is beautiful!!!!
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