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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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lucys progress

just figured i'd let people know whats going on with lucy.

--Pre-forum:
-new radiator
-new water pump
-new oil filter (may be leaking, previous owner put on)
-new tires
-sawblade rims

--Post forum:
-new mirrors
-detail job (washing and cleaning out the cab)
-engine bay cleaned


and coming this weekend is -drumroll-

EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET!!!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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So, Lucy has a 4.9L engine? Keep working on her... she will appreciate the attention!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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So, Lucy has a 4.9L engine? Keep working on her... she will appreciate the attention!
good eye, yea she's the torque machine. bit by bit she'll be a performance truck
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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Be careful with that Exhaust/Intake Manifold assembly,they're pretty heavy.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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like one guy on here sez, six cylinders of fury....i love it
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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this truck is gunna be beast when i get it done
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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Sounds pretty cool.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Fordzilla80
Be careful with that Exhaust/Intake Manifold assembly,they're pretty heavy.
noted, manifold gasket was postponed until i get a new valve head cover gasket
 
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