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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 1:59pmMessage 1 of 54
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Flanders, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
The new engine is in the car, putting headers on, then on to hooking everything up. Here are some pictures I took today.
MY New Year is looking good so far Cool
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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 2:34pmMessage 2 of 54
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
That looks great! You will be ready in no timeWink
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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 3:06pmMessage 3 of 54
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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 3:42pmMessage 4 of 54
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Alright Dave! Didn't know you was a transplant patient too!! LOL

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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 7:24pmMessage 5 of 54
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Looks great Dave. Thumbs%20Up
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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 7:44pmMessage 6 of 54
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Cool   Man! That looks like you're gonna have some fun come the warm weather. Git 'er done!Cool
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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 7:51pmMessage 7 of 54
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Looks really great, Dave. Cool  Not gonna have any more problems like Carson City!!!   Can't wait to see it in Hot Springs.
 
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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 7:55pmMessage 8 of 54
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Awskom, Dave! Looks really sweet...is the hood gonna shut on that monster?

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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 8:50pmMessage 9 of 54
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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple] Awskom, Dave! Looks really sweet...is the hood gonna shut on that monster? [/QUOTE]
Your guess is as good as mine. I'll worry about it when the time comes.

 

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