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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 05:37 PM
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Thinking I'm going to upgrade my front calipers and rotors for Xmas.

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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 06:15 PM
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Well lets see,

I need an electric fan, yawn,

But parts to do a 4 speed conversion, if santa can lift a muncie that would be sweet,
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Im rebuilding my M21 for her and getting aluminum heads, giving he her original shifter and a warm garage.
For myself im getting really big credit card bills
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Old Nov 25, 2017 | 07:41 AM
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New covers for my Fiero GT seats being prepared for the C-3 Road Race Replica. Should be here by Christmas. Whoo Hoo.
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the nerve to install the $5,000 wall of parts on the pegboards!




(No.....not the Harley Parts )...................



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I just ordered myself another set of wheels and some semi slicks to stick on them. Gonna run more track events next year, I'm booked in for a track day on the 16th Dec too.

Had to go 18"s for best tyre availability/cost, which isn't my first preference aesthetics wise... 18x10s with 295s all round should give me some grip though.

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[QUOTE=The13Bats;1596037048]Well lets see,

I need an electric fan, yawn[QUOTE]






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the nerve to install the $5,000 wall of parts on the pegboards!




(No.....not the Harley Parts )...................



I never thought of using a pegboard to hang my project parts before, good idea. Now if only I had the extra wall space too. LOL.
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Originally Posted by doorgunner
the nerve to install the $5,000 wall of parts on the pegboards!




(No.....not the Harley Parts )...................
Hey DG, That's one hell of a way to park/store a Harley for the Winter months. Giving me some ideas.

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Wife is getting me a 383 short block, side pipes, wheels, and fiberglass flares all for the 71 in the avatar. Guess who is writing the check though?

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[QUOTE=Street Rat;1596040083][QUOTE=The13Bats;1596037048]Well lets see,

I need an electric fan, yawn





Right....
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And from the Garage are Current projects I have out that I would like to get finished for Christmas!

In the back is the 12-Bolt Conversion with the last set sold from Tom's of true 4340 steel 30 spline inner & outer Axles in 1480 u-joint size! Going in my C2 Racer!

The front unit is a Super 10-Bolt with 30 spline inner and outer Axles in 1350 u-joint size and I have the Billet bolt on u-joint plates, but forgot to show those here! Going in my C3 Autocross car!

Well actually I have one 1480 and a 1350 in the front and back on each in the picture!

I already have another Super 10 in the race car, but moving that into a 3rd C2 Slalom car I have!

Heat treated spiders, and special crossshafts, etc., All drilled for 1/2 inch long studs!

A Virgin never used 1972 4-series case for the 12-bolt!

The sign is the actual shop rate sign out of Guldstrands second to last shop!

Hope everyone else can add more cool stuff to your rides!

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I guess first I need a hood and windshield...
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then get this guy to clear salvage. then I have a 71 nose and most of the tail light panel and chrome bumpers... And next time somebody posts "Help, I can't open my hood!" I have the solution with pics...

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New speed sender for the 700R4

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I've purchased some front calipers from Wilwood.
I received my headers back from Jet-Hot.

Christmas is looking good around here.





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Guess I need to start with new wood for the trailer so I can haul around the non drivable 71.
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Ordered a Quick Jack last week. Just not comfortable going under the car on jack stands. Scheduled for delivery on the 26th.
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VB&P full suspension kit, all the parts to put my 383 stroker together, new hei distributor, entire Moog front end, new carpet, floor mats, all bushings...I am sure that I am forgetting something...
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Well, the ugly 75 got his hood. Now I gotta get the beast home and start bringing it back to life.
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