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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 1:59pm Message 1 of 54
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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
The new engine is in the car, putting headers on, then on to hooking everything up. Here are some pictures I took today.
MY New Year is looking good so far Cool
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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 2:34pm Message 2 of 54
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That looks great! You will be ready in no timeWink


New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 3:06pm Message 3 of 54
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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 3:42pm Message 4 of 54
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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 7:24pm Message 5 of 54
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Looks great Dave. Thumbs%20Up
 I like the serpentine setup. Much easier to change a belt versus the old v-belt setup.




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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 7:44pm Message 6 of 54
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Cool   Man! That looks like you're gonna have some fun come the warm weather. Git 'er done!Cool


New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 7:51pm Message 7 of 54
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Looks really great, Dave. Cool  Not gonna have any more problems like Carson City!!!   Can't wait to see it in Hot Springs.
 
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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 7:55pm Message 8 of 54
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Awskom, Dave! Looks really sweet...is the hood gonna shut on that monster?


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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 8:50pm Message 9 of 54
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New engine is in the car

Posted: 12/28/07 9:51pm Message 10 of 54
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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple] Awskom, Dave! Looks really sweet...is the hood gonna shut on that monster? [/QUOTE]
Your guess is as good as mine. I'll worry about it when the time comes.



 

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