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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 08:21 AM
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Morning Allen! It's already worked great! Used it yesterday before it is even finished.........

Today I'll mount the sockets on all 4 sides. This will allow me to use my big vice on any side, and will work for several other things also...
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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I found you a dish/parts washer Don

Won't work Gerry........sigh.........

Melody likes to shoot guns also...............
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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You got it Don, I'll bring it when I come for the sink next month.
Thanks a bunch Mike! This AMX project is something Harley and I want to get going this Fall. I've already built a 401 for it.......
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 08:32 AM
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I guess Melody is a good shot too huh....
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 08:34 AM
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Yes she is.........

She's killed her own Elk too!
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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Yea, Diane packs a small hand gun, and if that parts washer was in my shop; she would use it on me!!!
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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That "parts washer" looks good, but you wanna bet she wouldn't know one end of a wrench from the other? Think she would get grease on her hands and be of ANY help? Not gonna happen! I think I'll keep Melody around................lol
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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Don, what's up with the AMX?

Morning Allen!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 09:12 AM
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Don, what's up with the AMX?
Huh?????
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by fabmandelux
Thanks a bunch Mike! This AMX project is something Harley and I want to get going this Fall. I've already built a 401 for it.......
This. First I've heard of it!
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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I picked up a AMX drag car from an ol buddy that was just to old to run it anymore a couple of years ago. I've already built a 401 big block for it, and have been looking for a straight axle for it. I've got 6 different companies that have said they'll sponsor it. just need to get it done. It already has the roll cage installed and has a complete fiberglass front end. Mikes straight axle will help reduce front end weight...
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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Oh, cool! And where are the pics at? I had a 68 cougar with a straight axle in it. 390 four speed. body was junk, but, oh boy, did that car run!
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 09:29 AM
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I'll have to take some pics today. It's behind 4 other rigs, and jammed into a corner of the yard behind the shop.......

After I built the 401 I had it dino'd at Power Roll and it produced 523hp at 7,200rpm.

Should run in the mid 10's. I hope............lol
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 09:32 AM
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Should be a fun toy! Been an awful long time since I've been down a drag strip. 1985, I think.
 
Old Apr 12, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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I lived right behind a drag strip in high school. Mom and dad hated it, but I loved it! Even had my own gate behind the house. Led right into the pits! The owners were great with me. I use to go in there during the week and clean up the place and help out during race day.

Harley's been wanting to do some racing, so I bought this car, and now it looks like we'll be working on it this fall and winter. Hope to have it ready for next season!
 



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