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Re: Frame off project 2012 updates

Posted: 2/23/12 7:04amMessage 31 of 61
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It does sound a lot better with the mufflers, Ben! Has a nice tone to it, like controlled aggresion! I still saw steam coming up in the front. Did you wash it down again? I never have listed all my expenses. I believe I would have a heart attack if I did (and if I didn't, my wife would KILL me!).
 
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Re: Frame off project 2012 updates

Posted: 2/23/12 8:01amMessage 32 of 61
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nice sound! Its getting me excited to start mine now !!,soon. Hey, nice job on keeping track of your expenses! I have every receit that I spent but I have kept myself to not put it to a spread sheet till I am done. I got scared just looking at yours !!! I will start organizing them but that is all for now.
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Re: Frame off project 2012 updates

Posted: 2/23/12 8:08pmMessage 33 of 61
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Jaws79 said: It does sound a lot better with the mufflers, Ben! Has a nice tone to it, like controlled aggresion! I still saw steam coming up in the front. Did you wash it down again? I never have listed all my expenses. I believe I would have a heart attack if I did (and if I didn't, my wife would KILL me!).
 
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no i had an exhaust leak..  the front header bolt on the passenger side was finger tight.
 

 
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Re: Frame off project 2012 updates

Posted: 2/24/12 7:00amMessage 34 of 61
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Well at least there's no leaks, then! You are making great progress. This should help motivate you to keep going! Charleston here we come!  Big smile   
 
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Re: Frame off project 2012 updates

Posted: 3/12/12 10:38pmMessage 35 of 61
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Re: Frame off project 2012 updates

Posted: 3/13/12 6:05amMessage 36 of 61
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Step by step, Ben!
 
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Re: Frame off project 2012 updates

Posted: 3/13/12 9:52amMessage 37 of 61
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Re: Frame off project 2012 updates

Posted: 4/9/12 10:33pmMessage 38 of 61
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http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2012/apr/apr1.html
 
 
here are both links fixed.
 
 
 




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Re: Frame off project 2012 updates

Posted: 4/9/12 6:30amMessage 39 of 61
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Link doesn't work, Ben!
 
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Re: Frame off project 2012 updates

Posted: 4/9/12 9:49amMessage 40 of 61
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Try this one....
http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/frameoff/2012/apr/1/drivingvideo1.MOV
DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK! Copy/paste it to your browser....you will be downloading the video. Otherwise, you will continue to get a 404 error!

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