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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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Everyone else was updating their projects, so here goes mine. Frame, suspension/steering will be complete this weekend. Then, I strip the body, put it on the chasis, and ship it to the restorer who is going to do the body work/paint. Meanwhile, i will get mu chasis back to finish the final touches and most importantly, the motor. Can't say enough to everyone here who helps with the knowledge, motivation and a shoulder to cry on.


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Dart IE's..hopefully these will perform the way I plan.
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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looks really good.......keep the pictures coming as you progress
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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You have done a really good job!!!!

I wish my frame was that far along!!











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SWEET............................. keep up the good work !!!
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Nice work---what kind of heads are those?
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Looks awesome. Do you have the stock crank in that 400?
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Very NICE!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
Nice work---what kind of heads are those?
Dart Iron Eagle - 72 cc chamber, straight plugs, 219cc intake runners, 2.05 intake valves. I think I made a good choice, I'm hoping it will really wake up that 400.
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Looks awesome. Do you have the stock crank in that 400?
Eagle rods and pistons. Crank turned out great and stuck with it.
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Originally Posted by 79VetteMike
Looks awesome. Do you have the stock crank in that 400?
Eagle rods and pistons. Crank turned out really nice so I stuck with it.
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Looks really good! That's going to be awesome car!
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Sweet, nice work.
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That's a very shiny block...looks aluminum in the pics!
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Well done! Keep up the nice work!!
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haha your car is naked.

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