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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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For the VFN or Glasstek Hatch
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They already make one for the stock hatch, They can make one for a pin on
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Nice looking build, keep the updates coming.

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Thanks Villain! I think I'm going to need the stock on for weight. But not sure yet. Working on my hood tonight!
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Got my brakes done and mounted the seats!! I also bought a switch panel and battery disconnect.
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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Nice !!! What brackets did you use on your seats ? I just got the Racecraft ones in for my new project
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Thanks man!! I used the racecraft stuff also.
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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Hey, You said you were using 15x12 in the rear with a 5.5 bs ? How much did you narrow your rear end ?
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yes they are 15x12 with 5.5 bs. the rear is narrowed 5 inches per side.I'm running a small spacer also. What's your rear set up?
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I ordered a MWC rear for my radial car. It is supposed to be narrowed 5 inch also. It has not been shipped out yet though
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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Cool deal!! Is it going to be a 275 car? I got a ton of parts in for my heap this week!!! Now I just need to find time to put them in... Found out today its going to be a month before I can get back in the chassis shop to finish up a few things there...kinda sucks but what can you do...
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Its gonna be a 275 car but Im setting it up with 315's right now. You never know. LoL

It always sucks relying on other people (chassis guys)

Keep us posted. Great build up so far. Keeps me motivated
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sweet!! I ran the 325's on my Nova... before its untimely demise... I was starting to get a handle on the tires and leafsprings. best run was 5.27@141 with a 1.25 sixty. But it still had plenty of power left in it. I ran a few orsca races also.ez street class.
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Here is my old promod car. I loved this car... just didnt have enough money to keep running it. I started to just park it and keep it but I knew I would just keep running it.
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