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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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Default Getting close to driving again! Pics..
Well, the winter work is nearing completion. Major overhaul of the 39+ year old suspension, fixing the sieve that was my motor and transmission were addressed, as well as regular stuff like the water pump. The underside is done(no pics yet), and the top of the engine is nearing completion. I should be driving in a couple weeks!




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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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Nice Sounds like you will be just in time for summer.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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I can tell you it's a good feeling. I just went for a drive after being down for 9 months
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I'm itchin' so bad I can't tell you.
Can't wait to fill 'er up at $4.15/gallon!
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Looking good! Got a day job?
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Not sure what you mean, but yes. When I started this, 93 octane was only $3.05(imagine that!)/gallon. Now, that sounds like a GOOD DEAL!
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Good Pictures! Nice Progress! Thanks for taking the time to post.
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I'm itchin' so bad I can't tell you.
Can't wait to fill 'er up at $4.15/gallon!
Looks good and you're still .30 -.50 a gallon less then CT.
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Progress! Although, my AC compressor was bad, the entire systems getting reworked. Can't drive 4 hours in mid-August without it!


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