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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Nice looking work.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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I like the way you supported the top of the 4 link bracket 4 link with a stock frame rails.

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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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WOW. Very nice. Keep the pics coming
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Wow that is some great chassis work....
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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rear anti roll bar








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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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How much do you think the car will weigh finished ?
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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How much do you think the car will weigh finished ?
I was wondering the same thing.
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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i hope it comes in somewere between 3000/3300
but will not know until its finished+scaled
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 62vetteuk
i hope it comes in somewere between 3000/3300
but will not know until its finished+scaled
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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Cool project! Keep the pics coming of the progress....
lOVE THE LOOKS OF THE 62 HAD ONE BACK IN THE DAY. BUT WAS A PAIN IN THE AZZ ON THE ROAD ARE A LONG DRIVE.
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Old Jan 6, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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What's the power goals???
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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exhaust finished











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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by fisher auto
What's the power goals???
anything north of 600 would make me happy until i can afford an aftermarket block+F1
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 06:49 PM
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Any up dates to the 62?
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Old Jan 31, 2014 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by L79racer
Any up dates to the 62?
not many. last years budget was blown on a hardtop for the car after 3 years of looking I thought I might have to import one then 1 turns up on ebay over here cost me £2250 about $3360. I have just ordered
a stealth fuel cell from aeromotive when it turns up I can start rebuilding the trunk floor area



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Old Jan 31, 2014 | 05:42 PM
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Yea the tops are not cheap. Keep pictures coming when you start up again. Looks nice, cant wait to see it done.
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Old Jul 29, 2014 | 12:08 PM
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