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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Here are some photo's of my C3. Finally making a ton of progress.

























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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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Wow, where did you get that tranny mt. crossmenber? Between that and the R&P setup, you've probably saved 50-100lbs. Nice work too!
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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one of the prettier frames I've seen !

I'd love to do mine some day.
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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Looking really good, nice job!!!
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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Looking nice. when do you plan on having it finished? Still lots of work so keep us updated.
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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Hi EC,
WOW!
Your car looks great. I really like pictures of the chassis and yours shows a LOT of work.
Please keep the updates coming.
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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Really nice work, don't start rushing now like some others suggest, weather won't be nice for a while !
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Originally Posted by jmp
Wow, where did you get that tranny mt. crossmenber? Between that and the R&P setup, you've probably saved 50-100lbs. Nice work too!
Here is the tranny crossmember.. Enjoy

http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...php?ITEMID=112

I also put a composite rear spring which should save some as well..
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