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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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That car is sick. I love the wide stance with those wheels. very nice picture.
thanks man, i would love to get it finished soon
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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What a nice car!! I wish my garage had that kind of space...lol!
yeah, my wife wishes i didn't use all of it
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by rx71king
your car is coming out sick....i see that you bought a demon (beware)those carb are notorious for metal shavings being left behind from the metering blocks being machined.....
yeah, i did not have that problem. I really like the carb. It looks way better than a Hollley, and makes just as much power(i think). I am going back to the Holley though just because it is set up for the OMP and i dont wanna have to mess with pre-mixing
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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Your upholstery guy did a pretty good job on the door panels and to you for keeping the orig style and design. I pisses me off when I see a mickey mouse door panel with "slap this **** on fabric with a thick *** glue."
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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Your upholstery guy did a pretty good job on the door panels and to you for keeping the orig style and design. I pisses me off when I see a mickey mouse door panel with "slap this **** on fabric with a thick *** glue."
yes SHE did!!! I found a lady that mached the factory pattern pretty well. The chrome strip is missing along with the carpet at the bottom but other than that... pretty stock looking. I asked for her to leave the carpet off just for a somewhat diffrent but still stock look... glad you approve sir
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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Yeah the chrome piece on the panel cant be duplicated or very hard to duplicate.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 73rx313b
yeah, i did not have that problem. I really like the carb. It looks way better than a Hollley, and makes just as much power(i think). I am going back to the Holley though just because it is set up for the OMP and i dont wanna have to mess with pre-mixing
I have a friend who runs a demon carb. He still used the oil metering pump. He runs a racing beat holley air cleaner housing. The lower housing has a hole with a grommet. he just runs the metering pump hoses through the hole and runs the hoses to the two primary chambers. It all comes out looking very neat. Just thought I would let you know in case you really didnt wanna switch out that carb.
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cfamilyfix
I have a friend who runs a demon carb. He still used the oil metering pump. He runs a racing beat holley air cleaner housing. The lower housing has a hole with a grommet. he just runs the metering pump hoses through the hole and runs the hoses to the two primary chambers. It all comes out looking very neat. Just thought I would let you know in case you really didnt wanna switch out that carb.
yeah, i have seen people do it, but i like the way RB does it a little better. thanks for the info though
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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looks good man!!
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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Thanks Diego... any updates on yours? do you ever hear anything from the Durham car's new owner? what's he doing with that baby???
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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Thanks Diego... any updates on yours? do you ever hear anything from the Durham car's new owner? what's he doing with that baby???
No man it still sitting there. Keeping thinking on selling it to someone that will actually put some work on it. I don't think i will have time or the money to spend on it for the next year or 2. Otherwise might just go drop it off at a barn and leave it there until i get time lol.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 73rx313b
i love my car!!!
omg i want those wheels. where did you find them? are those 15's or 16's? they look awesome.. and theyre black...... lol good job the car is coming along amazing.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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omg i want those wheels. where did you find them? are those 15's or 16's? they look awesome.. and theyre black...... lol good job the car is coming along amazing.
Thanks man, they are 15's... i bought a car with them on it and restored them in Black... glad you like them
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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Good to see time being put back into history!
Keep it coming.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Handle
Good to see time being put back into history!
Keep it coming.
Thanks Handle... lets see some pics of your rx3??? are you still looking for parts? if so what? i may have a spare or 6
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Originally Posted by 73rx313b
Thanks man, they are 15's... i bought a car with them on it and restored them in Black... glad you like them
looking for a set for my rx2.. found some in cali guy is insane ont he price but they were 16" & 3 piece
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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few updates

finally getting around to working some on the interior. The new door panels look great just hanging in place. I purchased a moulded carpet from AU, kinda pricey with shipping but im really happy with how it looks, seems very high quality. Now to finish the dynamat and install the carpet, fasten the door panels and all trim in. throw the seats and dash in and interior is pretty much done
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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couple more

hope you like
Attached Thumbnails My 73 rx3 work in progress-rx3-spring-break-2011-003.jpg   My 73 rx3 work in progress-rx3-spring-break-2011-004.jpg   My 73 rx3 work in progress-rx3-spring-break-2011-008.jpg  
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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i do!! lol
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 01:53 AM
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Nick your building one hell of a show car. Great Job!
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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^^ Thanks guys

here is a few more... I have had some quality time in the garage today
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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this is gonna be such a beautiful car when it is all done....can't wait to see more pic !!

May i ask where did you acquire your carbon fiber hood for the rx3??
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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that blue looks sweet!!
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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^^ Thanks Diego

When are you gonna get started on yours???? Bring it on out here, im sure my body man can fit you in
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