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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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anyone know the clearance between the top of the radiator shroud (without air filter stuff) and the underside of the hood when the hood is shut tight, help is appreciated
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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Get some play doh and find out that way.
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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Didnt think of that good idea
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Get some play doh and find out that way.
Damn smart. Bet the Dollar Store has Play-Doh.
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Sprint7677
Get some play doh and find out that way.
Then give it to the kids and hope it doesn't have lead from China.
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extasy in kids toys is the latest outrage over here (in the blue painted bits)...... i think they are called bindees..... fyi....
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extasy in kids toys is the latest outrage over here (in the blue painted bits)...... i think they are called bindees..... fyi....
I hope it's not in Play doh. Who hasn't eaten their share of that stuff.
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You might want to make sure to put some wax paper between the hood and the playdoe though. It might stick to the hood and mess up your measurement otherwise.
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You might want to make sure to put some wax paper between the hood and the playdoe though. It might stick to the hood and mess up your measurement otherwise.
good idea, ill do that
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