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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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It's finally here!!!

Well boys the UPS man brought me a LONG awaited gift today. That's right, my new rebuilt ceramic coated van turbo!!!

Looks like I have a project for Saturday now. Don't worry, I'll be sure to take pics for ya.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Nice. No pictures = didn't happen!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Nice. UPS man brought me a nice 6.0L intake today...
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Joe, I wish I had the money for the UPS man to come here more often.

Chris relax, pics will be coming lol
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Thats is nothing, The UPS man brings me a retirement check every month. I only had to give them 30 years of my life, but it was all good.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Izzy351
Nice. UPS man brought me a nice 6.0L intake today...
so how long till we get the dyno comparison?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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Congrats OP!
Got the tracking number from DieselSite today, UPS is bringing me my 38R!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Good deal Chris and Joe and Jason, anybody else get anything, lol..
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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I am jealous. I want a new mod to. Congrats guys
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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Good deal Chris and Joe and Jason, anybody else get anything, lol..
On the way is a set of dual front shock towers and six new shocks from Topgun customs. Still at the parts house is a set of new moog ball joints, but they will be done right before the shocks and towers.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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my rig SOUNDS like the big brown truck...does that count for anything???? cause they don't bring stuff to folks with "0" loot...lol
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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On the way is a set of dual front shock towers and six new shocks from Topgun customs. Still at the parts house is a set of new moog ball joints, but they will be done right before the shocks and towers.

Brandon...i talked you right into those Moog's didn't i...???......i like 'em...hey Brandon, do you still have any contacts that i can get in touch with to tow some TT's or something...i need some cash...
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bdrummonds
On the way is a set of dual front shock towers and six new shocks from Topgun customs. Still at the parts house is a set of new moog ball joints, but they will be done right before the shocks and towers.
Sweet, I seen your stock rims and tires for sale too, getting a little something else too I'd imagine Theres other joints out there that are good but my Moog greasebles never failed me, on any of my trucks. 4 prior to my Ford, 3 Dodges and a Chevy to be exact..
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 10:49 PM
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fixin to have a 6.0 intercooler and just ordered complete boot kit and AIH delete plug from RiffRaff

still need: and soon to have

bumper, valance, condenser, ps cooler, grille....and a few other odds and ends
 
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bama29fan
fixin to have a 6.0 intercooler and just ordered complete boot kit and AIH delete plug from RiffRaff

still need: and soon to have

bumper, valance, condenser, ps cooler, grille....and a few other odds and ends
Hum, I'm having a case of dejavu there brother Darn Chris, I really did it this time
 
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