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Jun 7, 2021 | 10:28 AM

Bluesting70

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Almost There! Thoughts?

Almost There! Any thoughts on my build so far?? Still have a little more work. This video was first start up after wrapping up the new Frostbite rad, 383 500/500, new power steering pump and valve, new master brake cylinder and bleed, engine bay overhaul, Ridetech suspension, AFR gauge, new headers and heat shields, Facet electric Gold Flow pump conversion, and need to relocate the parking brake brackets for the new 18x12” rear Rocket wheels. 18x10” fronts.

https://youtu.be/alBXni31-yE

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Jun 7, 2021 | 10:32 AM

Bluesting70

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Here are the wheels and haven’t purchased the tires yet.

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Jun 7, 2021 | 10:33 AM

derekderek

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you ever watch star wars? remember what happened in the end to EVERY guy who said "almost there!"? nice car. flared without being ostentatious.

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Jun 7, 2021 | 02:25 PM

Bluesting70

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you ever watch star wars? remember what happened in the end to EVERY guy who said "almost there!"? nice car. flared without being ostentatious.

thanks, derekderek. I get it…..I will never actually get there but nice to get closer right.

Jun 7, 2021 | 05:45 PM

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you ever watch star wars? remember what happened in the end to EVERY guy who said "almost there!"? nice car. flared without being ostentatious.

"I think I agree".......but I have to find my dictionary to be sure

Jun 7, 2021 | 05:49 PM

Bluesting70

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Hey doorgunner, I’m going to be in NO later this summer for work. I usually go a couple times per year. Where about are you in NO?

Jun 7, 2021 | 05:50 PM

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I like the wheels. looks like your close to getting it on the road. But there never done.

Jun 8, 2021 | 06:56 AM

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congratulations!!! Looks great, you'll have to let us know your final color decision, although I like the blue it is now

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Jun 8, 2021 | 07:53 AM

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congratulations!!! Looks great, you'll have to let us know your final color decision, although I like the blue it is now

thanks. I’m slowed down now by a brand new clutch master cylinder leak. Gotta pull it out when I can get to it and put a warranty claim in probably a week away or so. In the meantime I should receive the new starter this week and will put that in. I am also setting up a welder to get the ebrake brackets relocated.

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Jun 8, 2021 | 08:14 AM

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Definitely like those wheels!

Jun 8, 2021 | 09:02 AM

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Do you have the entire front end kit or just the coils? the wheels look nice the gunmetal looks good with that blue.

Jun 8, 2021 | 01:55 PM

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Do you have the entire front end kit or just the coils? the wheels look nice the gunmetal looks good with that blue.

front end has the coils, shocks, sway bar and all the new delrin bushings

im thinking I may go with the same blue when I get to the body

Jun 8, 2021 | 02:42 PM

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Hey doorgunner, I’m going to be in NO later this summer for work. I usually go a couple times per year. Where about are you in NO?

I only use N.O. as a reference point since I moved abot 50 mi utes north.
We could meet and get begniets-coffee....but you gotta' get to the. Cafe' before 11 a.m. or before 4 p.m.
Are you driving or flying?

Jun 8, 2021 | 04:21 PM

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I fly in to NO and travel a large part of the state. I’ll keep you posted when I lock down my dates.

Jun 8, 2021 | 10:03 PM

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My vote is to go with the same colour and paint the roof to match.

Jun 8, 2021 | 10:04 PM

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My vote is to go with the same colour and paint the roof to match.

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Jun 8, 2021 | 10:38 PM

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My vote is to go with the same colour and paint the roof to match.

thanks, drwet. I’m considering the same color but maybe paint the rope white. I’m still a sucker for some sort of wide race stripe though.

Jun 9, 2021 | 09:35 PM

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Love the wheels and the car too of course. Those are my favorite style of aftermarket wheels for our C3's and what I would put on mine if I went aftermarket.

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