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Old 02-04-2003, 03:22 PM   #26
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Damn Izzy....Can I visit the Money tree you seem to have found???
Ask Uncle Sam. Plus it's gonna have 3 tone paint in about a month. I've got a type of sponsorship for the front mounts. Might be able to swing you something as well.
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Old 02-04-2003, 04:00 PM   #27
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I try to do as much as possible on my own. I do it partly to save money, but mostly because I enjoy it - it's my hobby. After spending the day in the office, I like to come home and get my hands dirty. Not to mention the satisfaction one gets from taking something that's not working and fixing it.

So far, my biggest job was dismembering my Dad's '77 in my driveway (it went to the recycler in pieces) and installing it's HD rearend and springs onto my '86 - sweet.

That's my $.02.


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Old 02-04-2003, 04:12 PM   #28
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I love to do the work myself if I can. It gives me a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, plus I know exactly what is in my truck too.
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Old 02-04-2003, 05:26 PM   #29
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So far I've done absolutely everything except rebuild the rear-end. When I'm close to finishing the only thing I won't do will be paint and clearcoat. I don't have the setup...
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Old 02-05-2003, 07:19 AM   #30
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hi man

bout the only thing i cant do is put a tire on a rim. my little brother does tho. he's 6'6 280lbs. he can put one on one in about 3 minutes manually! he uses joy and tire spoons.lol.

but ever since i got alot of tools most of them for free. ie 14.5 cfm,curtis toledo air compressor, alot of proto sockets wrenches from a guy that got a divorce and sold them dirt cheap to me! engine stand. got access to a lift.

knowledge is another thing though. thats why i am on here. you guys a great!
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