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Re: mylow53 build
cheep is definatly an option even now. thus the original wiper vs a new electric...
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03-26-2009, 09:29 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
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The exhaust looks nice. To be really low or and have full exhaust...that is the trade off. I like how clean it looks dumped in front of the rear wheels. My exhaust will be SS 2.5" and I had a sweet X member made only to realize I had no room for it  Nice work Marc |
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05-06-2009, 04:32 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
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Greg I am afraid that with the rear sway bar on top of the axle I may not be able to route my exhaust over the top and have to exit in front of the rear wheels. How loud is the exhaust from there? Is there a problem with fumes?
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04-02-2009, 02:25 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
ok i'm having some issues with the mustang 2 front end the shock mounts are interfering with the lock to lock steering. is there a way to limit the travel of the steering? is there a limit on the tie rods movement?
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04-03-2009, 02:31 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
again any help with the steering limits would be quite nice
today i did the DMV thing and drove the truck to be registered. i didn't know this but apparently my truck needed a certificate of weight to be legal. so i had to drive it across town to the scales. i did loose a bolt or 2 on the way and i think my power steering is possessed. but i made it back alive after about 10 miles of driving. including a 70 mph test at full throttle. NICE!!!! i ordered the personal lic plat that reads "mi low53" some one else apparently got the "my" before me!
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04-03-2009, 02:45 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
That's a very nice truck!
I just went through that last week, I had to get the truck weighed and inspected, I went to CHP, they ended up replacing the VIN tag on the piller with the number on the frame, appearently the frame or tbe cab was not original. Much much does it wiegh fully outfitted, my truck weighed 2880 lbs without the glass and bumpers. Tri5 Last edited by Tri5Nerd; 04-03-2009 at 02:59 PM. |
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04-05-2009, 02:21 AM
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Re: mylow53 build
sorry it weighs 3200#
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04-10-2009, 10:58 PM
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incredible build.very nice finished truck. its RED...they will look. whats next?
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04-03-2009, 07:16 PM
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04-03-2009, 07:44 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
i believe i have the correct gm pump since it came with the billet specialties serpentine set up. i did get the reduction valve which by the way has a larger hole vs the original. and yes the steering is sensitive. it's just the shock mount rubs on the tire and rim depending on what height the air bags are. I'm thinking of putting a piece of steel in the lower a arm. the question is in the rack is there a built (adjustable)in limit to how far they will turn.
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04-04-2009, 12:26 AM
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Re: mylow53 build
Here's alink to some info on rack limiters http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showth...t=racklimiters
Just finished reading your whole build thread, cool story and NICE work! |
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04-04-2009, 09:22 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
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part number N804842-S
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04-04-2009, 08:58 PM
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thanks guys i figured it out why the power steering was leaking. When i order the pump i knew the presure issue so i asked for the pressure reducer. they shiped it to me and i swaped out the part. well come to find out today that they sent the pump with the new pressure reducer installed!. so by re-swaping the part the pump didn't over whelm my resovor and shoot out the breather holes. so the correct reducer has a smaller hole the stock one has a larger hole. One down several other issues to go.
put another 10 miles on her today sure get lots of looks!
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04-11-2009, 07:30 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
3200 isn't bad at all. My IROC was 3460 the last time I wieghed it. Very cool stuff. i look FWD to my DMV inspection and wiegh in. Thanks for the updates!
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04-13-2009, 12:56 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
and now a word from our sponsors. My wife Nicea on her maiden run for gelato and a mocha. with out her i would not have done the truck thank you Nicea.
Well I took the truck to her hollywood premiere well not actually but i did drive to hollywood where i work. most of the employees and management had to see this 55 year old truck. lots of complements. GT
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04-13-2009, 07:58 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
Looks good Greg. You must be proud (your wife looks proud).
What are you doing for a front bumper? Just curious.... Mine is currently being painted. It will be out towards the end of this month. Looking good. Marc |
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04-14-2009, 03:16 PM
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took the truck to north hollywood speedo and they set me up with the speedo cable ill need to run. also the gas gauge is having some problems.. Thanks Marc, remember part of your 49 is in my cab! GT
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04-14-2009, 08:30 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
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The reason why I asked is that I have a an idea on a bumper. I will send you a PM as I want to keep it on the down low. It is funny that you bring up the cab patch panel. I think of it every time I see your truck. I actually think that is why it turned out so nice.....ha ..ha Marc |
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04-15-2009, 07:39 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
I have stake pockets from Marc in my truck, lol.
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04-15-2009, 08:55 PM
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04-15-2009, 09:47 PM
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I think my special thanks to list is going to be longer than the article on the truck 
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04-15-2009, 09:29 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
Looking great.
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04-15-2009, 10:42 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
not sure if my project is magazine worthy but if asked i will try to thank all the guys who held my hand and guided me thru the process...
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04-22-2009, 08:40 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
i would say its definetaly mag. worthy. the paint is so smooth! and deep. its worth a try..
and hey, not to self, dont let anyone else close your hood.. i found out the hard way. the old man got a little excited and slammed it.. AHHHH. o well, that was 3 years ago. fixed? no. haha truck looks great! |
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04-22-2009, 08:59 PM
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Re: mylow53 build
good point on the hood!
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