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Old 11-25-2015, 10:11 AM   #101
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Very, very nice!
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Old 11-25-2015, 08:53 PM   #102
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Thanks a lot, really appreciate it.
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Old 11-25-2015, 08:56 PM   #103
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Got the cab and box on the chassis...starting to look like a truck again.
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Old 11-26-2015, 01:55 AM   #104
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That thing will be so beast, great work all! Looks fantastic.
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Old 11-29-2015, 10:31 AM   #105
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Old 11-30-2015, 08:54 PM   #106
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That thing will be so beast, great work all! Looks fantastic.

Ha ha...thanks, yeah, it's looking pretty tough.
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Old 11-30-2015, 08:56 PM   #107
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Time to build the exhaust...
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Old 12-01-2015, 12:24 AM   #108
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Time to do a burnout!
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Old 12-01-2015, 06:57 PM   #109
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Time to do a burnout!
Ha ha...getting close!!!
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Old 12-01-2015, 07:00 PM   #110
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Time to start the long and patient, but fun process of assembly.
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Old 12-01-2015, 07:04 PM   #111
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I can't handle it any longer. you guys have passed me up. if I drive up to you place and drop off my body part to paint it would slow you down so I can catch up. can we make a deal on paint.
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Old 12-02-2015, 02:54 AM   #112
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I can't handle it any longer. you guys have passed me up. if I drive up to you place and drop off my body part to paint it would slow you down so I can catch up. can we make a deal on paint.
Funny I have been thinking the same thing.
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Old 12-03-2015, 05:35 PM   #113
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I can't handle it any longer. you guys have passed me up. if I drive up to you place and drop off my body part to paint it would slow you down so I can catch up. can we make a deal on paint.

Ha ha...thanks guys...we'll gladly help you out, but I do not think there is any slowing down on this projects, things are rolling really nice.
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Old 12-03-2015, 05:37 PM   #114
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More assembly work...
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Old 12-03-2015, 05:38 PM   #115
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Few more assembly pics...
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Old 12-04-2015, 01:01 AM   #116
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It's a beauty , thanx for all the pics! Can't wait to see the finished product. What is the hp rating of the engine?
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Old 12-04-2015, 01:13 PM   #117
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It's a beauty , thanx for all the pics! Can't wait to see the finished product. What is the hp rating of the engine?
Thanks a lot...the supercharged LSA engines from GM Performance are rated at 556 hp...not too shabby.
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Old 12-06-2015, 11:31 PM   #118
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Well it might turn the tires!😜
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Old 12-07-2015, 06:11 PM   #119
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More assembly process...
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Old 12-09-2015, 11:23 AM   #120
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This is the best build I have every seen! Looks really good. Love the modern power and old school look. Also the attention to detail making ever thing look like it was made to be in truck from factory!
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Old 12-09-2015, 06:04 PM   #121
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This is the best build I have every seen! Looks really good. Love the modern power and old school look. Also the attention to detail making ever thing look like it was made to be in truck from factory!
Thanks a lot...that's a very nice compliment...we appreciate it.
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Old 12-09-2015, 06:08 PM   #122
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Assembly assembly...put in the power sliding rear window, and got both doors hung.
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Old 12-09-2015, 09:51 PM   #123
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Burnout?
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Old 12-09-2015, 10:35 PM   #124
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Test fitted the LSA engine today for clearances...looking good.
Ohhh I like the motor lift Sorry If any one has asked but where did you find that ? Found It
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Old 12-11-2015, 08:18 PM   #125
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