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Old 07-24-2014, 09:21 PM
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BTW, are the contents of that cigar your smoking inhibiting your ability to make rational decisions? Hmmmm?
Looks like a black n mild.. not that I would know anything about those.
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Old 07-24-2014, 09:27 PM
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Guess who's almost done..all i have left is hook up the up pipe bolts(need a buddies help), hook up batteries, fill with coolant. Oh and put the downpipe back on but thats last because i need access to the pass side up pipe.

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Old 07-24-2014, 09:34 PM
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Guess who's almost done..all i have left is hook up the up pipe bolts(need a buddies help), hook up batteries, fill with coolant. Oh and put the downpipe back on but thats last because i need access to the pass side up pipe.
Thing is looking great! Piping is sweet too. Polish that alternator! LOL
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Old 07-24-2014, 09:36 PM
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Looks like a black n mild.. not that I would know anything about those.

I got pissed off and picked up a 12 pack of bud and some swisher sweets. Not smart when you are using a torque. But hey, at least I didn't blow myself up
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I got pissed off and picked up a 12 pack of bud and some swisher sweets. Not smart when you are using a torque. But hey, at least I didn't blow myself up
My worst torch story goes like this..I was scrapping a 96 cobra so I was salvaging the front brakes. I was trying to cut through the A arm but the lower ball joint got so hot and built up with pressure, it blew apart. I was deaf in my ear for about 15 min. It was loud is all I can say.
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Well I'm replace both Lower control arms and torsion bars now.
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Originally Posted by fordmotorsport

My worst torch story goes like this..I was scrapping a 96 cobra so I was salvaging the front brakes. I was trying to cut through the A arm but the lower ball joint got so hot and built up with pressure, it blew apart. I was deaf in my ear for about 15 min. It was loud is all I can say.
Damn...

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Well I'm replace both Lower control arms and torsion bars now.
& double damn....

Don't burn yourself up again. You've got a bad history with hot metal.
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Old 07-24-2014, 10:07 PM
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LOL. You betcha. And I want to see you get going too. What all do you have left? If I can get some package deals on parts, I don't mind fronting you whatever parts I don't need to help your build. Honestly, I feel like I know a few of you guys well enough to trust you. Good community here.
I'm holding off on parts for awhile. I got a lot on my plate right now. But if you want, I made a few deals with a guy from LR and can probably cut you a deal on some things you need since I've dealt with him a few times.

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Guess who's almost done..all i have left is hook up the up pipe bolts(need a buddies help), hook up batteries, fill with coolant. Oh and put the downpipe back on but thats last because i need access to the pass side up pipe.
Nice! Ready to hear that roar
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Guess who's almost done..all i have left is hook up the up pipe bolts(need a buddies help), hook up batteries, fill with coolant. Oh and put the downpipe back on but thats last because i need access to the pass side up pipe.
Man that bay is tight!

Looks good.
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Old 07-24-2014, 10:17 PM
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It's always funny when I start a project thinking I'll be done in a certain amount of time, that never happens. Parts break then you gotta shop for best price then wait for shipping. But it's damn close now
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