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Old 08-01-2013, 10:07 PM
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Got started on my heap again. I pulled the tank to get it sumped. Next is the rear end.



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My Photobucked account said the bandwidth has been exceeded. so the earlier pics should show back up in 3 days

I gots me some work to do

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I got somewhere today and got the rear end out
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Here are the control arms, I sell them as is $50.00
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Gotta get a MIG welder so i can weld up the torque boxes and install the ARB and subframes. Got these installed today.



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Everyone tells me to avoid a ARB since it is a steer car. What you think?
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I was told by Wolfe Racecraft to disconnect the drivers side when used on the street. and hook it back up when at the track. im gunna get a 3/8" quick release pin for that.
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Ah, that will work then. I'll get one as soon as funds allow. Pretty easy weld in install?
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i dont know yet, i got called out to NOLA for work
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Well lmk. I'll e watching as usual for updates.
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Nice build man looking forward to seeing more updates
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I got some things accomplished today. tomorrow is to drain the diff and weld the tabs on hook up the brakes, speedo, exhaust, drive shaft and if i have time pull the interior out. lets see if i can get these subframe connectors in this weekend. after that im waiting on parts to come in before i can install the gas tank.

Billet nitrous bottle bracket installed



ARB almost done





Custom sump done by OddBall Turbo & Fab.



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So, from the looks of it, I saw on YouTube that a 4 post lift is the best way to install the anti roll setup. Is that a pinion snubber? Looks like it may be. Not sure I can say I have seen it used by many with aftermarket suspension?
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I got a jack and multiple jack stands, I make do. Yah that a pinion snubber, prolly wont need it now. It helped with the bushed control arms.

Got the battery bracket installed, this was a bitch.



Got the spacers all polished up and some new shiny lugs for the new shoes on the way.



I also got the fuel tank installed
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Lookin like a race car!
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There aint no racecar over here. STREETCAR
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It is a street car you race, there for race car. Lol, that's the way it goes around here with a light fox.
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Hey Carl has a hood for you, he will sell it cheap
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Lol, just got back from pickin it up!
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I got the fuel pump mounted and plumbed to the tank







I also got some sticky shoes, still waiting on the wheels to come in.

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What dipstick did u use I'm having trouble with my th400 spitting out in my mustang


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