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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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My new fb

Hello all! Just picked up this fb, always wanted one. I have had an fd for about 6 yrs now but Im new to the fb side. Cant wait to play with it!

85 gs


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and the fd, i need to take a pic of them together
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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TX A unique monter of a engine! The rotary....

heads up we are braking records!...enjoy your fb check mine out! parts for your fb at www.blackdragonauto.com....be safe later....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGA3YlT1MGc IF THIS 13B REWs is 1800hp on 60 to 80 pounds of boost! cant wait to see what this 20bs hp is! WOW...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nQyhjLFRjI CHECK THIS VIDEO OUT! HOW CLOSE ARE WE TO COMPETE WITH A 8000HP BEAST?....I SAY REAL SOON YOU?...
Originally Posted by darxranga
Hello all! Just picked up this fb, always wanted one. I have had an fd for about 6 yrs now but Im new to the fb side. Cant wait to play with it!

85 gs


(the club tattoo sticker has to go)




and the fd, i need to take a pic of them together
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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Welcome to 1st gens. I think you'll find it quite a bit of raw fun compared to your beautiful 3rd gen. In my sig line is a link to the FSMs, factory carb manual and other reading. Enjoy.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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Thanks guys! I cant wait to get her going!
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Welcome to the 1st gen section. Great looking FB.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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nice dover white GS!! whats the story behind the car?
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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I dont know too much of its history, it has been kinda passed around lately i hear. 135k miles on it. Doesnt run, yet. Needs a battery and a starter before I can really start troubleshooting it. Maybe thats all it needs...
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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she is clean. i wish i had a car dolly
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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Oooo Sexy, how much ya got her for if you don't mind me asking
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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Welcome to the family.

Free emotional counselling is available after your first encounter with the carburetor.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Oh I need a carb rebuild
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by R-cien
Oooo Sexy, how much ya got her for if you don't mind me asking
I traded a Kimber pro ten 2 for it

great now im scared of my carb... lol I hope I dont have to mess with it yet
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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Nice looking car....
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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Both of them.
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