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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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That's going to be one sharp car.... The new parts pile looks good too.. Kee the pics coming...
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 02:18 AM
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To me, the best part of a build is hearing FedEx or UPS pull up with boxes filled with shiny new stuff. Keep the pics coming. Love the build.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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Is that the dse front clip?
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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Is that the dse front clip?
Nope I was going to go with dse but their prices were just up there and after doing their mini tubs that were NOT designed for the 67 and had so many modifications I had to do I decieded to go with Heidts. I got so much more bang for my buck and quality is great.
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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So doing some test fitting of the engine on the new subframe while I wait for paint, check on oil pan clearance and ac fitment. Had to put on the manifolds just for fun!



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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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Damn, no wonder everyone I talk to thinks a turbo system costs a fortune. Looks awesome but I sure would hope it runs fast! That has a lot of bling to be slow. I used the "shitty" looking truck manifolds as you called them. lol My down pipes took me about 4 hrs total to do and I had never welded before. No bling to my engine compartment though.

Can't wait to see how she runs...
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 08:56 AM
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So got some more parts in to keep working on the build, and FINALLY got the body back from paint!!! It only took 7 months! Thought I would update with some eye candy, trying to get the engine set where I want now so I can finish fabrication on the turbo plumbing so I can actually start assembly.

Twin disc with aluminum flywheel




New painless body harness




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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 09:05 AM
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looks great man. the paint looks beautiful as well.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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No ****! That is a sick looking paint job!
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Amazing!!! Well worth the wait for paint that smooth. I like these no budget, sky's the limit builds. Shows me all the cool stuff I can't afford
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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Its coming along, I really hope to make some major progress this week with fitting the engine in, building the mounts and getting started on fab of the intercooler piping and such. So I hope to have some great photos of that soon!
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 10:23 AM
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A few more quick updates, got all the parts painted. It only took the guy a year!!! UGGGHHH Now its time to pick out the wheels I think the hardest thing to do possible. Any suggestions are appreciated. It looks like the wheels are really going to be needed to make sure the engine and turbos are positioned correctly. Also got the 4 link installed and put in the 9 inch.



Test fitting some 325 drag radials we had around the shop to see how my tire clearance is.













Took the car down to the lone star round up hot rod show just for kicks and got a great response on it.

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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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Wow, it's coming along! Cant wait to see more progress.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 12:38 PM
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Looks great man, love it.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 2GOOD4U
Wow, it's coming along! Cant wait to see more progress.
Thanks I cant either, trying to figure out wheels now such a tough decision
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 10:55 PM
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awesome progress...... down the home stretch now
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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Looks amazing I would love to see a set of CCW 505A on that car.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 08:43 AM
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Just a few more eye candy updates.

Got my fesler billet tail light bezels in and digi tails leds





Along with my Dakota digital gauge cluster, a small step up from factory that has a speedo and fuel guage only haha.




A few more boxes of parts that I haven't opened yet. Including vintage air and full cts v accessories and brackets!!!
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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Paint is insane.

Nice craftsmanship.
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 05:31 PM
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Awesome build! Where did you pick up the CTS-V accesories?
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