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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 08:31 AM
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damn that colors gorgeous. is it paint or powder coat?
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 09:41 AM
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Wow that looks fantastic!
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 10:29 AM
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damn that colors gorgeous. is it paint or powder coat?
its paint I was told by my machinest not to powder coat then cuz it holds to much heat in the motor
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 12:31 PM
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Where did you get the water pump adapter from?

Did you not think to mount the coils down on the frame rail? Down out of the way, shorter wires. Cleaner looking?
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 07:30 PM
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Where did you get the water pump adapter from?

Did you not think to mount the coils down on the frame rail? Down out of the way, shorter wires. Cleaner looking?
My machinest made it for me. And I was going to do that but since I have a side mounted alternator it wont fit with the steering arm and that. But u had the same idea as me wish I could of put them there
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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Johnson
My machinest made it for me. And I was going to do that but since I have a side mounted alternator it wont fit with the steering arm and that. But u had the same idea as me wish I could of put them there
Ah **** I forgot your LHD, don't have that issue here the uk they still look good where they're mounted.
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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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Pops and I working on the wiring harness. Hope to have a lot of this stuff neated up in the next 2 weeks getting everything ready to take it to the shop that is going to be wiring up the ignition and engine harness.

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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Johnson
Pops and I working on the wiring harness. Hope to have a lot of this stuff neated up in the next 2 weeks getting everything ready to take it to the shop that is going to be wiring up the ignition and engine harness.
wow man I just read pages 1 through 26 every word beautiful work and quite the vision an how a proper fd should be interpreted! Great job and I'll keep up the support for you.

it's not juice! it's a protein shake!
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 10:10 AM
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wow man I just read pages 1 through 26 every word beautiful work and quite the vision an how a proper fd should be interpreted! Great job and I'll keep up the support for you.

it's not juice! it's a protein shake!
Thanx it means a lot to have ppls support in turning my fd into my dream car. And I hope I inspire other to do the same
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 05:49 PM
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Btw mr. Johnson lol what do you do for a living just curious because I'm inspired in all the people that do these builds and was always curious as to what type of money it takes to get it done
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 01:38 PM
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Btw mr. Johnson lol what do you do for a living just curious because I'm inspired in all the people that do these builds and was always curious as to what type of money it takes to get it done
Im a steamfitter by trade. I gives me a lot of the ideas for some of the projects I do on the car. And right now id say that I have bout 25 grand wrapped up in this car.
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 07:15 PM
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great build
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 08:07 AM
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She's looking good man.
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 05:01 PM
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I wish i was a certified welder...
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Old Feb 18, 2014 | 12:54 AM
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Loving what your doing and when you get the wiring done more pics curious on how your going to do this
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 06:54 PM
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Got a few small things done. Finished up the rear brakes

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And finished welding the input shaft on the steering rack. To delete the ps

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And last but not least trying to get all these big ticket items out of the way. So m&w ignition box

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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 08:51 PM
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Looks great! Are those the wheels and tires u plan on running?
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 10:06 PM
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is that painless harness?
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 10:06 PM
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looking good, cant wait to see the end result
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 04:14 AM
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Looks great! Are those the wheels and tires u plan on running?
Yea I think these are the wheels im gona be running for now. Wheels are so expensive.
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 04:16 AM
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is that painless harness?
Yes it is And it isent painless at all lol.
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 04:27 AM
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Nice work
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 09:58 AM
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Yes it is And it isent painless at all lol.
I hear that.....
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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 07:56 AM
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This is looking so awesome, cant wait to see the final engine bay.
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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 01:37 PM
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Waiting to see the paint in the engine bay...

When are you doing the paint?
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