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Old 03-21-2015, 07:16 AM
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Looking great. I can't wait for the startup video.
 
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You sir..... are a master.

After seeing all you have done, I'm sure the startup will go smoothly.
 
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Originally Posted by Harrier
Looking great. I can't wait for the startup video.
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You sir..... are a master.

After seeing all you have done, I'm sure the startup will go smoothly.
Not a master, I just keep re-doing things till I get them the way I want them. I also have good friends to lean on when needed.

I am editing the video now and will have it up this week. You can't show the faces of Firemen and EMTs, who knew
 
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Mike,
Looks amazing! What do you use to put the sharp bends on the Aluminum box for the air filter housing? Do you have a sheet metal brake?
I need to build similar.
thank you!

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Looks amazing! What do you use to put the sharp bends on the Aluminum box for the air filter housing? Do you have a sheet metal brake?
I need to build similar.
thank you!

Doug
I bought the smallest Woodward Fab 3in1 machine. It does a good job but the 12'' width is very limiting, just couldn't justify the cost of the larger ones.
 
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Well I finally got the video done. Belle's first start went really well. Did have one problem with the March accessory drive system. This is the forth March system I have installed and the third one there has been a problem with. I did get it sorted out though and everything is working great. I had to take some of the front back off so everything could be painted and the small details done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6hn...ature=youtu.be
 
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Very Cool!!! Sounds Great
 
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Man that sounds awesome! I started grinning from ear to ear on the second startup and didn't stop. Great job!
 
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That is one sweet sound! Great job.
 
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EXCELLENT!
 
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Music to my ears!!!
 
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Old 03-27-2015, 01:45 PM
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I watched the video - Awesome!
MORE COW BELL for Belle came to mind.
Really great when you turn the key, push the button and it comes to life on the first try.
congrats,

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Did some work on the truck today and decided to install the new wheels! So old ones are available if someone can use them. I will put them on the for sale board.



Old tires and wheels. 215/75/15 5X5.5 rims
 
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That looks really nice!
 
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[QUOTE=Rimrock F1;15221872]Did some work on the truck today and decided to install the new wheels! So old ones are available if someone can use them. I will put them on the for sale board.

Lets see the new wheels and tires.
 
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