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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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Here are some pics of my wheelie bars and the parachute mount on my Trans Am. The wheelie bars are from Madman and parachute mount is from wolfe racecraft. The bars will be powdercoated the same black as the parachute mount.











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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Sweet! How long are they from rear centerline to wheelie bar wheel centerline?
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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72" from center of rear to center of wheelie bar wheels
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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nice..how fast u plan on running.???
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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I am not sure, my motor is not picked out yet.
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Setup looks good so far...nothing like a T/A with wheeeeeelie bars.
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Looks good
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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looking pretty good
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Thanks Guys

MADMAN I will def. call you, I have some questions too Ill give you a call Monday.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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looks real good!
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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Very nice. Good luck & keep us updated.

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Nice.Very nice!
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