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Old 01-04-14, 08:31 AM
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damn that colors gorgeous. is it paint or powder coat?
Old 01-04-14, 09:41 AM
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Wow that looks fantastic!
Old 01-04-14, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by muibubbles
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
Old 01-04-14, 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?
Old 01-04-14, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Grant M
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
Old 01-05-14, 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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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 01-07-14, 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!
Old 01-08-14, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by RONI_TAKI
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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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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Originally Posted by RONI_TAKI
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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great build
Old 01-11-14, 08:07 AM
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She's looking good man.
Old 01-11-14, 05:01 PM
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I wish i was a certified welder...
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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
Old 02-20-14, 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 02-23-14, 08:51 PM
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Looks great! Are those the wheels and tires u plan on running?
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is that painless harness?
Old 02-23-14, 10:06 PM
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looking good, cant wait to see the end result
Old 02-26-14, 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by mymmeryloss
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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Originally Posted by Bubble Tech
is that painless harness?
Yes it is And it isent painless at all lol.
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Nice work
Old 02-26-14, 09:58 AM
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Yes it is And it isent painless at all lol.
I hear that.....
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This is looking so awesome, cant wait to see the final engine bay.
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Waiting to see the paint in the engine bay...

When are you doing the paint?


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