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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 01:00 AM
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Well, here is where I stand after the task of getting the body off and totally stripping the frame. Recoated, new rear diff mount and sway bar end links installed...





Working on the engine rebuild as well as looking for a slave cylinder. Also working on the sound deadener in the bare interior...
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 01:03 AM
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Lookin good!
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 06:38 AM
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Looks like a ton of work. Looks real good though, I bet it will be sweet when your done.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 07:25 AM
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Looks great. You are doing it right. I wish I had that much room to work in.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 08:07 AM
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It looks like you're taking your time & doing it right.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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Fu*king awsome!
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 08:18 AM
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Be A U T Full !

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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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Looking very good. That car is going to be sweet. All of you guys doing body offs, makes me wish I had done it too. I just don't have the room. Keep up the good work.

I hear you got a pretty nice set of door panels to go on her too.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 09:09 AM
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Lotta work.. (bee there done that). Looks real good.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 09:12 AM
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I love seeing progress pics. Keep us updated
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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Nice work! Keep the momentum going!
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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looks nice and clean, i wish i had the room for a body off for my pace car, its sharing a garage with my dads truck. anyway, looks awesome im sure it will be worth all the effort and $ when your done.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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That is a very nice start. I think that is one of the cleanest frames I've seen. I really like how it is not glossy, like some I see. It has that original look to it that I like.
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You planning on using a fuel separator ?
I noticed it is off the tank and the new vent line runs directly to the fitting.

Looking good !!!
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NHVette...you dumbfounded me. What line are you referring to? And (I'm green) what is a fuel seperater? Thanks
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Looking Good.
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nice work!
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