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Old 08-12-2006, 02:59 PM   #1
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just got back from HPs Kevin had the tranny & rear end out put the converter in and was getting ready to swap the diff . should be done monday or tuesday at the latest . then 350 break in miles then out to FLP for some tuning ..................forgot my camera oh well ...thanks to Randy RWH for stopping by and to Jimmy O for being my ride home and back out to pick it up [VIG 2800 stall and DTE 3:90s]

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Next on your list, NEW TIRES those 390's are gonna rip those babies up
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Old 08-13-2006, 01:25 AM   #3
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I'll check on it tomorrow to make sure Kevin is doing everything up to snuff. I'm anxious to see how it turns out. It was nice meeting Randy and being able to put a face to a name. With a little luck, I'll have my car at The Man Cave next Saturday.
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Steve while your there you could do some polishing under the car , I know how much you injoy that have fun oh yea get the inside of the wheels to I'll be out there saturday I need to put some miles on before Dan can tune it so I'll be running to the cave a few times

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I would rather replace them because they are bald instead of old and hard and dry rot
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Have a Vig 2800 in my Formula with 700r4 and 3.73 gear, my tires are no match with a 355 and GM hot cam, have fun!

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Bald! I replace them when they start showing cord.
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I would rather replace them because they are bald instead of old and hard and dry rot

Thats one of the few times "old" and "hard" are used in the same sentence
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update 3:90s are bitchin and the 2800 stall rocks can't wait till i have my break in miles so I can realy stomp on it
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update 3:90s are bitchin and the 2800 stall rocks can't wait till i have my break in miles so I can realy stomp on it

I don't want to tell you that I told you so but I TOLD YOU SO BRO!!

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