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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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Wow, so nice to work on this bugger without getting all greasy... lol. I have most of the electirc's hooked up. Now I'm waiting on Don Olsons wiring diagram so I can finish the wiring. I found the radiator, shroud, AC cond. APITA...Needless to say, Can't wait to put a fire in the hole!!!

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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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Real nice looking engine!

Is that a new/refurb AC compressor or did you clean up the old one?
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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Wow looks great

Dont forget your emissions sticker on the right side of your fire wall.
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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Won't be long now, you'll have a big smile on your face when you fire her up. Nice work.
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Thanks guys!! Yea, just cleaned the old compressor up and got my fingers crossed. Everything else is new for the (Air).

Yellow73...yea, got all the stickers...compressor, evapor. and emmissions. I'll wait untill all is complete before I attach them.

Yea Lin...fire in the hole coming up.
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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I've swapped my motor 2 times now, and I can appreciate the work you put in yours. Mine doesn't look any were NEAR that nice.

GREAT WORK!!!


that is an inspiration for me if I'm not rushed to make a race event.
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Nice and clean, good luck with the start up
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Engine/Compartment. Just the right amount of bling, very well done. One of the best I've seen.
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Wow. Just Wow.
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Thanks for the complements guys, much appreciated. They sure are fun to play with!!!!

Here's a before pic...

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