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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by joe hoffman
Pulled out the brand new Griffin Hp radiator and sent it back for the second and final time. Leaked in the same spot as the first time I received it. Too bad it sure looked nice in there. Installed new sanderson headers and started fabricating the connection to the existing exhaust pipes. Will have to go elsewhere for a new High Efficiency radiator.
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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i managed to stare at the engine in the frame and just scratch my head
 
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i managed to stare at the engine in the frame and just scratch my head
I hope that your other hand was occupied with a frosty beverage during the head scratching session. If you'r egoing to dream, might as well enjoy the ride...

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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Sanded,,,,,,Sanded,,,,,,and sanded some more.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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I walked around inside my garage foudation walls and imagined what it's going to be like being able to pull Gracie inside and start working on her in earnest. The framers come tomorrow!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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I changed back rims and added new tire 275/60/15s. I now have a working gas gauge!

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