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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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I just could not wait another month to hear the sound of my little RAT! Its been since September and yesterday I fired it up, what a great sound 467 cubes of USA motor makes. The exhaust is not hooked up yet , so it was just the headers, big time fun! I got home and smelled like gas and exhaust, a very sweet smell! My wife was not as excited though, my clothes went right in the wash. Living in Michigan, we have at least another month or two before we can hit the roads. To all of you who live in the warm states get out there and enjoy your rides!!!!! :cheers:
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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Thought I heard something loud in the distance. Unless we get blasted with snow tonight I might be out this weekend, supposed to be near 50. :steering:
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 04:25 PM
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I bet that sounded awesome :thumbs: :thumbs: My L48 sounds like a beefed up **&%&$%#@@ :lolg:
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Alright!!! Come on spring. Sounds like you are really ready.


Tom, on a side note your nice red old hood is on its way to getting painted black. I can't wait to see it.
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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Eddie, Sounds cool, are you going for just the black hood look or is the entire car being painted black?
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