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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Birdman
I say he do whatever he wants with his car.


Eh cant argue there. Seems like blasphemy to me, but in the long run it would only make my car more valuable.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Thanks for the replys.
I'm a good mechanic. I can do about anything to a car.

I was just curious what components tear up continually, even after being replaced.

I had a 300hp 350 CJ-7, I never was stranded, but was continually fixing something. And the new A/C was lacking.

My main concern is to have it road worthy. I can fix what comes along with time.

The A/C will be ran with one large compressor like a suburban with rear air.

I need to replace a leaking caliper. I may just replace all four and the soft lines.
I'm rebuilding the Q-jet tomorrow. I'm going to play with it stock for a week or two. And decide from there.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by azguy
I used mine as a daily driver before I blew the motor and will again when I get the new one in. Other than the usual old car stuff I have not had any real problems. With a new motor, brake pads and that kind of thing I think you will be just fine.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by U17
Yes, ZZ383,700R4 from "Phoenix Transmission" in Weatherford Texas. 20mpg ...
Wow....Do you mind sharing what combo you have(cam, heads, carb, & gears)?
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