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Old May 13, 2017 | 07:32 AM
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I haven't had a car since 08 but this is the 3rd build of my life. It's always fun and challenging. It's therapy after working all day. Lol. Thanks for the compliments.
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It's been a while.


Struts installed



Cage finished



Cage painted and window net installed



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It actually has tires on it. YES! I'll be mounting the engine and transfer today and fabing mounts.
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Looking good!
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What is the strut setup you went with? Looks really good.
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 07:23 PM
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It's fox body Mustang stuff. Cheap and easy to find.
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Mocked up the turbos today.
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awesome work. coming along nice.
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Lol, I figured it didn't get painted white, just the top-cant wait to see it all together, I dig factory paint schemes.
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Old Mar 30, 2018 | 03:22 PM
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Thanks.The green still needs to be cleared.
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Makes me happy to see sick people like me out there. Wagon is awesome!
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Old Mar 30, 2018 | 04:54 PM
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Yeah, I probably won't run into another 1 at a get together.
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This thing will be too cool when complete. Looking forward to updates
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Old Apr 1, 2018 | 09:47 PM
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This is an awesome build. Love the color. Nice work!

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Finally on the road. Need some miles for tuning.
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WOW, that was a lot of work. Cool to see a classic AMC swapped. Built in Kenosha WI?
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