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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 11:44 PM
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Well the motor, trans, suspension are back in. I have a temp exhaust from the headers back and need to do a 4 wheel alignment, but it moves under its own power again.

ZZ4 crate motor
Kiesler 5 spd with hydraulic clutch
Steeroids steering rack
DeWitts radiator
Shark Bite coil over front spring and shock package
SharkBite Spreader Bar
SpeedDirect's aluminum control arms upper and lower
Van Steel Complete Rear Coilover Conversion Kit with Offset trailarms.

Still to do list:
Exhaust
Wildwood brake kit front and rear
Rear diff
Install new carpet and insulation
Possibly upgrade the seats to C5 or C6 sport seats.

Heres some pics all buttoned up, no engine bay or underneath pics till I get the wires all wrapped up pretty and the final dual exhaust fabbed up.

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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 01:00 AM
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Beautiful looking car... Great job...

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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 01:11 AM
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Wow beautiful car
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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looks great!
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Hot diggity. Mine moved under its own power for the first time in three and a half years earlier this month. Feels good.

I'm talking myself in to popping for a five speed presently.
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