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PostPosted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:44 am 
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ive been on here a few months but forgot my username i figured it out finnaly sooo... anyways i have a '79 chevy luv im planning on doing a v8 swap i bought it for $500 i still think i got ripped off. this is what i had to start out with
the day i got it and yes those are 32" tire due to last owner stupidity
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:57 am 
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this is what ive done so far put 14" wheels back on it looks way better IMO and i bought some belltech 3" lowering blocks for it
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blocks i used
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upon doing the driverside tortion bar the 1/2 drive ratchet won the fight
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4 hr long ER visit and 3 stiches later
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the header i was going to use then decided to go the v8 option so anyone want a header? idfk what brand it is but its for a 1.8
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:58 am 
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sorry bout the size of pics but im using my cell for those big ones gotta love 5mp phones

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:12 am 
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how much for the header?

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:24 am 
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Hello, and good luck with your swap...

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 3:04 pm 
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ohhhhh... $20 o.b.o. on the header

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boot98'sluv wrote:
ohhhhh... $20 o.b.o. on the header


are ya willing to ship it?

if you are I will take it.

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 4:00 pm 
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yea pm me ur info and ill let my dad know

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:29 pm 
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dr_frankenstein56 wrote:
how much for the header?

A.j.


crap im too late. i needed a header lol

good looking progress.

where did you get that rear block kit? just seeing how much they are


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:36 pm 
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from my auto tech teacher for $15 dont go with autozone cheepies ive heard bad things like the crack and fall appart idk what myn run

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:20 am 
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Hello and welcome to the site!

Regarding the torsion bar battle, here are some words of wisdom from quarterback Shane Falco in the movie The Replacements:

Pain heels, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever ... 8)

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 6:18 pm 
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well idk what happened to him he never pm'ed me i still got the header

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boot98'sluv wrote:
well idk what happened to him he never pm'ed me i still got the header

he doesn't get on here every day

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:31 pm 
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boot98'sluv wrote:
well idk what happened to him he never pm'ed me i still got the header


seeing as how he doesnt get on daily. ill wait until you hear from him. otherwise i would like to get it from you


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Jeramy wrote:
boot98'sluv wrote:
well idk what happened to him he never pm'ed me i still got the header

he doesn't get on here every day


What he said. He will get back with you. If you are in a hurry, I can take care of it, I am confident he will reimburse me...

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77pumpkin wrote:
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well idk what happened to him he never pm'ed me i still got the header


seeing as how he doesnt get on daily. ill wait until you hear from him. otherwise i would like to get it from you


Thumbs up to you for waiting, don't see that much these days...

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 1:16 am 
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ill wait but if he cancels its up for grabs

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:25 am 
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77pumpkin wrote:
boot98'sluv wrote:
well idk what happened to him he never pm'ed me i still got the header


seeing as how he doesnt get on daily. ill wait until you hear from him. otherwise i would like to get it from you


Thumbs up to you for waiting, don't see that much these days...


the truck is a ways off from being on the road anyway. its not like i need it right now. if i dont get it, i dont get it. no biggie. he called first dibs. its only fair :ebiggrin


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sorry guys.

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been away from internet at work, as I have been at home working on my truck.

and I think im ready to let a pic out.

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 12:28 am 
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well ill have to send it monday idk what shipping is hope its not more than the price im getting
oh and dr frankinstien i did sand blast this last winter it just has a couple of thin coats of rustolium high heat silver i didnt get it clean enough for the paint so it has a little suface rust the paint is just there for a lil protection no pinholes in it i would have it soda blasted if i were u

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