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Old 03-17-2014, 06:52 PM
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Nice work as always

That sub install looked familiar

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Can'y wait to see it painted, your close!
Old 03-17-2014, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by stinger12
I am excited to drive it. However, I'm more excited to see it done so I can focus on building my career, and having a life outside of the garage.
Video of you sitting in it going "vroom, vroom".
Old 03-18-2014, 03:26 PM
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Looks awesome. Excellent attention to detail.
Old 04-04-2014, 03:13 AM
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Its on the ground. Just need to do a once over on everything to verify I didn't forget anything. Its supposed to be nice next week...going to take it in the culdesac for a "spin". Can't do anything other than that till we show it, but it will at least give me a bit of pride to keep going.

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Old 04-04-2014, 07:15 AM
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Nicely done, Jeremy. It's looking good. BK3
Old 04-04-2014, 06:55 PM
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Went for a spin down the street in the vette today, one heck of a feeling! I'll try to get the video uploaded tonight
Old 04-04-2014, 07:44 PM
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Whoohoo!!! Can't wait for the video. Congrats!!!
Old 04-04-2014, 09:06 PM
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Hi Jeremy,
I've followed your post from the beginning....Fantastic job
finally some warm weather heading our way :-)
Old 04-04-2014, 10:03 PM
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Wow to actually drive it! Awesome! After following this build for so long its great to see. Hope to be there with mine someday soon.
Old 04-05-2014, 01:35 AM
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atta boy!
Old 04-05-2014, 02:04 PM
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All I did was putt around the street. There is too much debris on the road to be putting any power down, without causing damage to the wheel well finish. I simply did this because I felt I deserved to see it run at least once before I started prepping it for paint. It will not be getting driven again, other than moving it around the shop, until we finish showing it. We still need to cut the front springs.



Let me know if you have any problems with the video.

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Old 04-05-2014, 02:41 PM
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Looking Good
Old 04-05-2014, 02:46 PM
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Good for you, congratulations.
Old 04-05-2014, 03:04 PM
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I spent hours reading your thread...I know after all your work, you had a blast just going down the street!

It gives me hope on my Bubbarized '68!
Old 04-05-2014, 09:45 PM
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It's been a LONG time coming, but I bet that quick little drive sure made you feel great! Congratulations
Old 04-05-2014, 10:11 PM
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That has got to put a smile on your face. The car looks and sounds fantastic, and its not even finished yet. You have to be very proud of your accomplishments. Congrats.

Terry
Old 04-06-2014, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by stinger12
All I did was putt around the street. There is too much debris on the road to be putting any power down, without causing damage to the wheel well finish. I simply did this because I felt I deserved to see it run at least once before I started prepping it for paint. It will not be getting driven again, other than moving it around the shop, until we finish showing it. We still need to cut the front springs.



Let me know if you have any problems with the video.
Must have been tempted to put your foot into it a bit. Sounds great by the way!! Come on summer!!!

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Old 04-06-2014, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by stinger12
All I did was putt around the street. There is too much debris on the road to be putting any power down, without causing damage to the wheel well finish. I simply did this because I felt I deserved to see it run at least once before I started prepping it for paint. It will not be getting driven again, other than moving it around the shop, until we finish showing it. We still need to cut the front springs.



Let me know if you have any problems with the video.


Wow, Jeremy. I am liking it. Congrats..... BK3
Old 04-19-2014, 11:06 AM
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Way to go Jeremy,
You should be very proud Sounds great! Body mods are outstanding.
Can't wait to see it out of the booth and detailed!!
Old 04-19-2014, 08:50 PM
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Car looks amazing and sounds great!! Can't wait to see the finished product!!


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