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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 05:20 AM
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I think lime green/black is a great combo. You should see if you can afford to get glow in the dark paint for the lime green Then it will really stand out.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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Hey guys! Sorry I haven't updated this thread in so long. The truck has been running like a champ so I haven't had to fix anything. I may have another buyer interested. Part of me wants to keep the Zebra, but I really wanna look for a 78-79 Bronco, plus the Army is thinking of relocating me to Germany...who knows tho.

I have been working like crazy on my Mustang tho. I am updating the thread on the mustang at the link in my sig, so you guys will have to check it out if you're interested. Here's a few teaser pics of the work I've done:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/62639173@N03/8182020866/http://www.flickr.com/photos/62639173@N03/8182020866/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/62639173@N03/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62639173@N03/8182018122/http://www.flickr.com/photos/62639173@N03/8182018122/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/62639173@N03/, on Flickr
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Looking good. Is that an all new lower valance?

How's the stance now that you lowered the back?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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It is an all new valance. $40 bucks and then i primed amd painted it for about $10. The stance is alright. The rear tire sits about where the fender lip is. I plan to redo the front and maybe cut a coil or half to lower the front and level ot all out.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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You get the rack and pinion swap started yet?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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No i wish. I fixed all the leaks on the motor tho. Cant remember if i posted that. I plan to do rack and pinion if i can get over the price tag.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:06 AM
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Ya that is why I was running it with the manual power. Does it steer better with all the power component's taken off?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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It does steer nice and smooth, provided you're rolling. I am gonna finish the suspension and then look into steering. I have the parts to swap in a 5 speed manual and then convert engine to serpentine belt set up then ill add power steering. Just gotta find time and getthe the last few parts.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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Just swap in a 5.8 trinity. That is all she will need.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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Lol i dont think itd fit without pulling the shock towers. Ive looked at swapping in a 351w. Thought about putting efi on the car.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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I have been also following this build. He did the shock tower removal. Seems like an awesome build. Can't wait for more progress.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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Yeah that is an amazing build. I wish i could do body work like that.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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I am getting really good with bodywork. But it just takes me a lot longer than the professionals. But I can get to be pretty much perfect in the end.

Ok i'll stop spamming your thread with mustang talk.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Bah its all good.

I did a bit of body work on the car. Just javebt posted those pics. Cleaned up the rust bubbles on the pasenger side.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:42 AM
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Where you think you will be going in Germany?
 
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