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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 02:13 PM
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Outstanding car! (I won't say a word about an ice cream scoop and orange sherbet!)

OUTSTANDING WIFE!
Thank you! She helps me alot. She's ready to get back after it!

Your car looks to be coming along as well.
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Heat and sound mat. A combination of COOL IT and FATMAT.<br/>





The COOL IT mat is a little thicker than FATMAT. Goes down pretty good with a heat gun.





My wife and I recovered the seats.








FAST ignition box.
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 04:20 PM
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Great looking build! L love what you did with the lights and the full tilt front end! You may want to rethink that 1200 hp and go with something with a little more power. LOL! Congrats on doing it yourself and having your wife to help!
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Jute padding done





Carpet in the back.





Firewall progress.
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Looking great.......that insulation is going to make driving the car a pleasure! If you can, insulate the underside of the upper dash pad to prevent heat soak through the windshield.
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Looking great.......that insulation is going to make driving the car a pleasure! If you can, insulate the underside of the upper dash pad to prevent heat soak through the windshield.
Good idea! I've been putting this stuff everywhere I can. LOL! The COOL-IT stuff is a little thicker than FATMAT. Once I apply it I heat it with a heat gun then roll it on....I feel sorry for the guy that want's to remove it. Thanks for the suggestion.

How's your car?
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If you're planning on making horsepower, I recommend these guys.





Legend 5 speed.





Lakewood bell housing.


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Getting started.





Not finished but progress.
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540 cu.in.
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McLeod twin disc clutch.





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A little more progress.
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wow! very impressive!!!!
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Since they're never finished....I'll just say done for now.
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Congrats, looks awesome!

But....I don't see any tire marks?? Not enough power to spin those monsters? Maybe you can tweak it a little? LOL

actually,
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Looks great sir!
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Looks crazy fast, just standing still!!
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Congrats, looks awesome!

But....I don't see any tire marks?? Not enough power to spin those monsters? Maybe you can tweak it a little? LOL

actually,
LOL!! Soon!
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Looks great sir!
Thank you!
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Best engine 5/21/16




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