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Old 04-08-2009, 01:11 PM
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This is really a twin to our car James, except lsX powered...
Madman, when you make the "Trunk pan" straight across like that, what do you do with the stock piece thats underneath it? Just cut it out?
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^ I'm pretty sure they cut the whole thing out along with the rest of the rear spare tire area on both sides.
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^ I'm pretty sure they cut the whole thing out along with the rest of the rear spare tire area on both sides.
Thats pretty much what I was thinking, just wanted to ask....
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Yes it is all cut out... probably a good 20 lbs of metal being removed there even after putting in the replacment panel.

Madman did you happen to weigh what you cut off?
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Originally Posted by JL ws-6
Yes it is all cut out... probably a good 20 lbs of metal being removed there even after putting in the replacment panel.

Madman did you happen to weigh what you cut off?

Everything we cut off has been weighed. You remember me stating "Attention to detail". Well it pays off.
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Old 04-08-2009, 08:00 PM
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Absolutely, I remember 100%

Everything counts, quality has to be built into everything not an afterthought, and every little bit helps, I know this all too well.
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Looks awsome as always!
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bad *** build as always. madman for president!!!
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Old 04-08-2009, 08:23 PM
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what guage and type of sheet metal are you guys using for the floor pan in the trunk? Im getting ready to do some similar stuff in my car, but wasnt sure how thick to use. I really like all the attention to detail. Badass build guys
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16 ga. steel
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Nice looking build ! Just needs a bad *** nitrous LSX setup now
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Nice looking build ! Just needs a bad *** nitrous LSX setup now
Know anyone who can build one???
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Old 04-09-2009, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by MADMAN
Know anyone who can build one???
YUP
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Looks good, guys!
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Ballpark estimate of what all that cost?
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Originally Posted by THEMADTYPH00N
Ballpark estimate of what all that cost?
Probably one of those things where.... "if you have to ask you can't afford it."

I would also like to know for curiosity's sake.
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Originally Posted by THEMADTYPH00N
Ballpark estimate of what all that cost?

The completed roller will be around $55,000.00. The new Burkhart chromoly rear is on the way. And all the front suspension should be installed soon.
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We have the Joe Van O wing and the Racecraft Inc. front racing-style suspension installed with AFCO double adjustable shocks. Hope yall enjoy!





























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Any reason why you all do not mount the front shocks upside down from the pictures and reduce the unsprung mass?
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