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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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Well after a month and roger coming over a few times we finally got my baby roaring and ready to roll.. I have a few videos for you guys to enjoy. Also wanted to thanks 00nassau for the carb. It works perfect and was packaged perfect. Thankyou very much get some and enjoy my quick clips!!!!


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some pics of the new shoes




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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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congrats...sounds and looks great. I wish I would have done a video when I fired mine up for the first time...

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Your wife looks as excited as you are.
Congratulations.
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Your wife looks as excited as you are.
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Well she was excited, but that wasnt me or my wife. i was filming and that was roger and his girlfriend!! and thanks!!!
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[IMG][/IMG]Love the wheels. Need to get a little closer on the pipes and then start the engine, blip it a couple of times and let it idle. Love the sound of a good idle.
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Congrats!!! I wish I was that far along!!!
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Thanks guys..... I was lucky.. She just needed to be updated a little. My dad took very good care of her.. I have no tags yet but i have managed to drive it around my neighborhood with a HUGE grin on my face. Its amazing the power this car has... Im so very fortunate!!!
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[IMG][/IMG]Love the wheels. Need to get a little closer on the pipes and then start the engine, blip it a couple of times and let it idle. Love the sound of a good idle.

I will work on that video this week!!!!
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Thanks for the comments guys!!!
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