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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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new pic of the engine bay with final coats of clear! pics just cant do justice

Old Nov 9, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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hopefully you have an exhaust leak like last time to f' up the paint
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by str8dum1
hopefully you have an exhaust leak like last time to f' up the paint
i better not! hahaha i think id cry haha

thank god i dont have to deal with a cross over pipe anymore haha...this whole inline 6 thing is the best idea ever! haha
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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are you going front tube chassis? if so, maybe sell me your radiator support lol
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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are you going front tube chassis? if so, maybe sell me your radiator support lol
haha, noooo...im not doing all that just yet...just the basic swap out for new motor and make it look pretty haha
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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Soooooo want to see that beutiful 2J sitting nicely nicely with a huge snail hanging off it .
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 01:43 AM
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a little better pic of the paint all done!

Old Nov 11, 2011 | 02:00 AM
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absolutley beautfiul. Sub'd for sure bro.
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She is ready for her heart!
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Sub'd....... And so incredibly jealous
Old Nov 13, 2011 | 05:51 AM
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Not much to report till Monday except that more parts have arrived, whole turbo kits been ordered, and the wrong head gasket was sent.... Hopeing the bell housing gets there early Monday so tony can start mounting the motor!!!
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Great to hear there are still shops with great customer service. Enjoy your build. Makes me curious enough to consider it.
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Originally Posted by kacz07
Great to hear there are still shops with great customer service. Enjoy your build. Makes me curious enough to consider it.
I can't even explain how great it is to work with Tony... I literally have no worrys or concerns with him... I know the cars going to come out perfect! I love getting status updates on everything no matter how small.... I HIGHLY recommend him!
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its the simple things that make my day

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^^ agree
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a little update:

-chrome should be done by the end of the week...
-bell housing was shipped from texas on monday...im hoping for it to arrive this week...but most likely not till monday of next
-head gasket was sent but they sent the wrong one, sooo the new one is in route..
-my entire turbo kit is at the shop and ready to be bolted on, just at a stand still with the rest of the parts
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Looking forward to seeing you complete your swap! The painted engine bay looks very clean!
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moar presents!!

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Tony decided to send me a teaser pic haha




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