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08-29-2007, 11:00 PM
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New Rig...
As you know I had to give back Blue Thunder. But I was able to find this one in Dallas. It was a 12 hour round-trip, but well worth it
 Here are some pics of "Ole Yeller". Let me know what you think. |
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08-29-2007, 11:03 PM
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Designated A-hole!
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Re: New Rig...
Looks pretty good.
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08-29-2007, 11:51 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
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Re: New Rig...
Looks a little more solid than the blue one. AC is always nice too. Are you gonna keep the rubber fender flairs?
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08-30-2007, 12:19 AM
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Re: New Rig...
I don't know about the fender flares. I've never seen one with them on. I'm indifferent about them. They might grow on me though.
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08-30-2007, 06:13 AM
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Re: New Rig...
Looks like a nice start, always liked that color. Good luck and have fun. What kinda condition is it in? J.
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08-30-2007, 06:45 AM
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KEEP ON TRUCKIN'
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Re: New Rig...
Nice starting point, Welcome to the Ochre Club. I'm not much on those flares but to each his own.
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08-30-2007, 07:56 AM
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Re: New Rig...
Looks good. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with it.
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08-30-2007, 10:21 AM
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Re: New Rig...
Looks pretty solid to me. My K5 also has those fender flairs. I haven't yanked them off yet, kind of undecided on that too.
Did you put the motor in it or was it with the K5 when you bought it?
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08-30-2007, 10:50 AM
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Oh..never mind....
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Re: New Rig...
Looks like a great start!!!!!
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08-30-2007, 08:59 PM
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Re: New Rig...
it's about time you put some pics in. now get that thing running and come help me with mine!
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08-30-2007, 10:35 PM
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Re: New Rig...
blizz, you set some time aside to work on your rig and i'll be there. Just let me know. Hey yukon, thanks for checking out the pics. The motor is the original one just cleaned up a bit. I had a friend sand blast the valve covers for me and then painted them. The manifold is a new Edelbrock performer rpm. The carb is used (bought from Jtrux), new HEI dist, plugs, wires,and some of the brackets have been repainted. The motor looks great from the top. Funny thing is it doesn't even run. It sat for years without a carb and plugs. Needles to say, i'm having trouble getting it running. I wont throw in the towel just yet. Gonna check to see if valves are stuck before i concede a rebuild. If anybody has any suggestions let me know. Oh well, at least it looks good being broken. Thanks, Mario.
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08-31-2007, 06:17 AM
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Re: New Rig...
Very nice start, looks like you won't have to work on the motor for a while
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08-31-2007, 12:23 PM
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Re: New Rig...
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09-02-2007, 11:07 PM
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Re: New Rig...
Nice blazer! Can't wait to see more!
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