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Old Nov 18, 2017 | 11:25 AM
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Just in the garage making more room in the engine bay for activities


 
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Old Nov 19, 2017 | 11:52 AM
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Got some more time today, now it's football time, maybe after the game I can get some more garage time





 
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Are you going to clean it up and rattle can it Phil.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2017 | 05:26 AM
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Are you going to clean it up and rattle can it Phil.
after I get everything cut I'll take my grinder and make the cuts look better and get all the sharp edges out of the way, pick up some engine degreaser and wash the engine bay real good and I don't know if I want to spray can it or use Por-15
 
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Old Nov 21, 2017 | 05:13 PM
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Nothing but wide open spaces, slowly but surely it's getting there...



 
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Old Nov 22, 2017 | 07:59 PM
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I bet its easy on gas hey Phil
 
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Old Nov 23, 2017 | 05:27 AM
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I bet its easy on gas hey Phil
For the last 6 weeks it has, haven't had to stop for fuel yet
 
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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 07:44 PM
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Didn't work on it today but I can tell it's been sitting for awhile, it's getting dusty
 
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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 07:51 PM
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With the added weight will you need to add heavier spring up front Phil?
 
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With the added weight will you need to add heavier spring up front Phil?
I'm going to find out lol
 
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Did some work today in the garage, took the stock frame mounts out, now need to pull the truck to the car wash and wash the engine bay








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Great thread, Phil! Anxiously awaiting more! Oh, and love the gauge mount!!!
 
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Great thread, Phil! Anxiously awaiting more! Oh, and love the gauge mount!!!
Thanks Pat, I like this project so far, the gauge mount is cool till I get pulled over, I don't think a cop would like that to much lol
 
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Well, as long as it doesn't have beer in it.....LOL
 
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Well, as long as it doesn't have beer in it.....LOL
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