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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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we " FHPe and Covert Motorsports" are going to Lakeland for a little TnT racing Sat the 15th,
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Mike, if I can get that flywheel/spacer from you fri evening, I may get ballsy and bring the farm truck out for some shakedown passes sat. only other thing I need to do is cut the yoke back like 1-1/2" and everything else will be good
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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Eric lemme know what day you plan on going. I'll be getting everything straightened out on mine in the next day or so. Id like to see what it'll do.
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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Looking like there will be quite a few of is out on sat nite
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 11:00 PM
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I'll try to make it out for a bit, but probably leave early. promised a good friend I would come help him forget his birthday night haha
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Cooldude5231
Eric lemme know what day you plan on going. I'll be getting everything straightened out on mine in the next day or so. Id like to see what it'll do.
Let me know if you are going to make it so i can return your bouie knife to you.i guess ive had it sence the desoto meet
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by badhombre
I'll try to make it out for a bit, but probably leave early. promised a good friend I would come help him forget his birthday night haha
Gates open at 4pm now
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 06:24 AM
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I might make it out there myself. If I can get the clutch to cooperate might even make a pass or two and see what it'll do.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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It is nice to see a little interest again. I will make it out there Saturday night if the weather permits.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 2camaros6702
It is nice to see a little interest again. I will make it out there Saturday night if the weather permits.
Seems like everyone is getting there cars back together.Weather should be nice for sat night
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by bigblockb
I might make it out there myself. If I can get the clutch to cooperate might even make a pass or two and see what it'll do.
Its definetly been a while sense we have seen you out
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 2camaros6702
It is nice to see a little interest again. I will make it out there Saturday night if the weather permits.
I might do saturday night to.. It'll be easier because of work.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 11:36 AM
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And whos Covert motorsports?
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike 02T/A
Talk to me when I decide to just order a long block. That will be AFTER something happens to my stock motor
Awwe man you need a 6.0 shortblock. Those ls1 ring lands are like glass.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by blingole
awwe man you need a 6.0 shortblock. Those ls1 ring lands are like glass.
i need a 6.0 shortblock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ALH442
Let me know if you are going to make it so i can return your bouie knife to you.i guess ive had it sence the desoto meet
I'll be out. Even if I don't get everything worked out
Get your car back?
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 2camaros6702
i need a 6.0 shortblock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I tried selling you one several months ago ;p
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Cooldude5231
I'll be out. Even if I don't get everything worked out
Get your car back?
Yeah sorta.....still wrecked but its in the lawers hands
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BLINGOLE
And whos Covert motorsports?
Group from clearmont
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ALH442
Yeah sorta.....still wrecked but its in the lawers hands
In the lawyers hands?
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