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Old Apr 2, 2024 | 07:43 AM
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I commented on some ones BB corvette thread that i was just finishing one up and getting ready to hit the starter button and one of the adm. asked me to start a new thread w pictures . This is NOT a money is no object build - that would take a lot of the fun out of it for me , so lets just call it a budget build , I bought the car with no engine or transmission . The rear of the car was " sort of done " the firewall was hacked up from the previous owner " trying " to make a big block and store bought hedders fit . If there are questions I will answer them and share pictures and information . Please note and this is not a arrogant statement - this project is not for beginners and has taken 10 times longer than I thought it would .
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Old Apr 2, 2024 | 08:01 AM
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Welcome, good luck on the build!
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Old Apr 2, 2024 | 08:29 AM
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Congrats, welcome and good luck getting it sorted!!
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Old Apr 2, 2024 | 08:48 AM
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Cool build, but what is that to the left with the pipes? A straight 8 or V16?
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Old Apr 2, 2024 | 09:12 AM
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V 16 Detroit diesel in a roadster that I am building - it got driven out of the shop when I bought this super easy / fast project ( joke )
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Old Apr 2, 2024 | 09:45 AM
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Welcome and good luck
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Old Apr 2, 2024 | 09:46 AM
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That's a familiar name...

Are you the guy who owns Mud Monster?

​​​​​I love your fleet of badass vehicles! Hello from Iowa!
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Old Apr 2, 2024 | 10:35 AM
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Old Apr 4, 2024 | 07:42 PM
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Subscribing for more pictures
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Old Apr 5, 2024 | 03:28 PM
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Looking forward to following your build.
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Old Apr 16, 2024 | 09:21 AM
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This is cool as heck! Looking forward to progress updates!
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Old May 3, 2024 | 06:24 AM
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Thank you , I am that guy
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Old May 5, 2024 | 10:56 AM
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I love "budget builds". They usually are good places to showcase one's cleverness and fabricating talents.
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