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Re: Roadster Project
I was actually thinking about renaming the build to something like, "can I please have the credit card, I really need this part"... Actually, I am torn between getting a new bike or a motor for the truck.
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I would grab an old powerplant to get it moving, and buy a bike
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Now that i have seen the transition into the windsheild it does look good, great job you are doing there, i really like it, i am gonna stay posted
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Re: Roadster Project
VERY nice. Subscribing also.
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Love the work you are accomplishing on it! Can't wait to see more on it.
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Yeah!!! Thats what i am talking about! Love the direction your going also! I think this will be one bad blazer when your all done. I am hoping i get to see it in person one day! Keep up the good work!
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Thanks yall. I hopefully I can finish the fenders this weekend and move onto the pillars and install the latches. I found a crate motor at the chevy dealership for $4500 - turn key, this good?
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What an amazing build you got there. Serious welding and design skills too.
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Re: Roadster Project
WOW this build is amazing, this roadster is gonna be incredible!!!!
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Where can I get this deal? I was planning on getting a crate motor and trans for $6,500 from the dealership.
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a salvage yard, you would be surpised the things you can get with low miles, great engines and trans for a good price.
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I was thinking about doing that but, how can you tell if the motor or trans are good or just "hammered"?
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Just call around to your bigger GM recyclers and see what their warienty is on used motors. I have bought several over the years and have never had a problem. Remember the new GM motors are 100,000 miles before the first tune up so they are very reliable motors. Try and fine one with 50k or less and you should be just fine. Just tell them you are putting it into an older vehicle so you need every thing that goes with it. You can also call Turn key engines or speed and performance as they sell ready to run used motors with warientys.
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Finished the pass door fender today. Finishes off the inside of the fender pretty well. Now when the door is opened, it wont be so ugly. Now I can install the strikes. Anyone know of an easy inside door latch that works with the bear claw?
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Looking good! I have a customer that that wants a vehicle build and he referred me to your build for the look he wants
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Looks great!
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Re: Roadster Project
it looks sick BUT WHY!!!!!
why would you convert a cherry lookin 4x4 into a 2wd to me thats plain stupid
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why make it F'n different, why show some originality, why not be some Vannila , follow the crowd "look at me" loser. Ohh, I know, because those people are BORING, and you like lot of the guys that make truly original cars enjoy being a little different than them? Am I close? |
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its just $$$$$
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Re: Roadster Project
I personally love the look and build of this blazer. Like Kevin said, if you can do the work then you do it. A person does it to have something that is unique and different from anything else from the crowd. He can also say that he did the work himself. My .02
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