04-17-2009, 12:22 AM
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Re: Petro's Project
any machine shop should be able to machine it down until its blank.
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04-17-2009, 03:00 PM
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Tim loves his doritos
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Re: Petro's Project
That can't be in the casting process, check this out... and the Jegs stamped one is the exact same but it looks like the plug is on the opposite side.
   This is what my dad's 12 bolt has on the Camaro, it's pretty sweet looking I think  Last edited by 01cherryreds10 : 04-17-2009 at 03:04 PM. |
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04-17-2009, 03:21 PM
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ZQ8 Blazer
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Re: Petro's Project
Petro: I had something to tell you but I forgot. If I remember I'll let you know.
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04-17-2009, 04:09 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Hmmm..I hadn't seen the JEGS one before...I have seen a TA one before but with the letters raised and not shiny...Nice find 01cherryred...I myself didn't think it was in the casting process but the Rep from Moser said he checked and that it was..The TA and Moser look to be the exact same...
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04-17-2009, 11:39 PM
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no more blazer
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Re: Petro's Project
whats the purpose of these over factory, other than looking badass
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04-18-2009, 09:19 AM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
The help to reduce ring gear deflection which makes the gears last longer. And help keep the housing from flexing when under load. (stomping on the gas) Which in turn keeps the ring gear from exploding.
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04-18-2009, 05:40 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
List of stuff I still need for the Engine;
~ Corvette Accessories Package ~ Vette Oil Pan ~ GTO/Vette or Truck coil packs and brackets ~ TB ~ New oil pressure sensor ~ New cam postion sensor ~ Valve Covers If I keep finding deals then I'll only have about $2,500 in the engine. I may end up buying a Trans from Finish Line since it will withstand future mods. |
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04-19-2009, 02:01 PM
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no more blazer
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Re: Petro's Project
^ makes sense. I need to find a 8.5 rear end.
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04-20-2009, 09:26 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Well there's a bump in the road...I've ran into some problems with the motor.. So I'm bummed and my parts still haven't gotten here even though I can't do anything with them yet...haha..
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04-21-2009, 09:28 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
I got my intake in today and they sent me wrong one..doesn't really matter though since I'm going to have to rebuild the engine. Bent pushrod , Bent Valve , Nasty Crud throughout block , flaky rust on cylinder wall , and some weird objects on lifter tray. Hopefully complete teardown this weekend. I'm going to pressed with time coming up here soon. We are bumping up feild training getting ready for deployment so that means lots of nights spent out in the field. Gotta love the Infantry...I'm going to buy , beg , and borrow for miscellaneous tools to rebuild this thing...
 ..Since I have to do this freshen-up I'm going with different heads and intake... A L76 intake and L92 heads setup...Hopefully this all goes smoothlyBye Bye LS2 243 Heads and LS6 intake |
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04-23-2009, 05:52 PM
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Re: Petro's Project
Looks like a nice build. Are you on SSR? I'm from Savannah as well and just picked up an Hombre that I'd like to get decent looking and such.
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04-23-2009, 09:01 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
I actually live in Hinesville stationed at Ft. Stewart...I'm not on the SSR forum but I do look for parts there...And thanks for the comment...
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04-23-2009, 09:16 PM
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Re: Petro's Project
Nice rear axle, I got one under my dime too. I love my 4 wheel ABS disc brakes. But your brake set up is gonna be sick.
 I cant wait to see some more progress pics. |
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04-23-2009, 09:47 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
^^^ Thanks...I will try to get some pics of my progress on the engine up tomorrow...The brakes/suspension is going to be a lil ways off but they will come...I need a Money Tree anybody know where I can get one??? haha
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04-24-2009, 10:08 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Alright time for some updates... Since I am having to give the engine a "freshen up" it will be setting me back temporarily. I have to buy some tools that I don't have and so on. Which is kinda of cool cause I like tools and gives me a excuse with the wife. I bought a new 1,000LB Engine Stand , Feeler Gauges , Punches , Pry Bar , Chisel , and my buddy gave me a brand new Armstrong Torque Wrench for free!!! Some of those tools aren't needed for the rebuild but bought them anyway..
 ...Still have a few tools to get but not too worried about it til the time comes. I have the block almost completely disassembled it should be ready for a good cleaning by tomorrow..Here are some pics of where I am at now...I will give a update later on the planned engine upgrades I plan on doing while it is apart...   Awesome score on the torque wrench.. Armstrong is top of the line...used in industrial applications...This one is for Ft. Lbs...still need one for In. Lbs...  |
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04-27-2009, 09:40 PM
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Re: Petro's Project
Very Nice!
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04-28-2009, 10:40 PM
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no more blazer
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Re: Petro's Project
how much did you give for the LS6 intake.
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04-29-2009, 11:38 AM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
I got a good deal on it...the going rate for just the Intake and nothing else is between $300-$350.....Hopefully it will sell....
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04-29-2009, 09:58 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Block is completely disassembled and should be getting cleaned here shortly. Assembly will begin right after I get it back. Still trying to figure out exactly what cam to get. I've changed my mind on minor things like using ARP head bolts instead of the studs. Anyways hopefully will be making more progress here soon!!!
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04-30-2009, 05:17 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Recieved my water pump today...Ordered a LS2 style pump but got the NEW LS3 style...
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05-03-2009, 09:08 PM
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Re: Petro's Project
So you got this thing done yet?
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05-04-2009, 05:58 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Haha...No still gotta sell those 243 heads before I'll be able to get the other ones...Just missed out on a awesome deal for a L76/LS3 complete intake w/ TB...oh well there will be others..Got the LS6 intake sold and sale pending on some other stuff...People need to buy the stuff I have in the classifieds!!!!haha..I have a garage full of boxes and parts that's about it right now..I do have a harmonic balancer on the way so that's some progress...When I reenlist to be a Drill Sgt...I'll be getting some extra dough so things may go along better then...
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05-04-2009, 09:13 PM
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ZQ8 Blazer
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Re: Petro's Project
Why don't you post a link to your ads in your sig?
I've got a good job for right now, but don't know what I want to spend the money on  |
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05-10-2009, 01:18 AM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Just bought a Complete LS3 intake will post pics when I get it...Got some other parts on the way...Harmonic balancer....Hopefully some other deals will come through in the next couple of days!!!
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05-10-2009, 12:25 PM
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Re: Petro's Project
That's good man, get pics up asap!
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05-10-2009, 06:52 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
I will...got a TB on the way too...should have all this stuff sometime this week...but I still need to get the block cleaned , buy piston rings , and some other things before I can put the shortblock back together..but that shouldn't be far off...
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05-12-2009, 05:38 AM
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no more blazer
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Re: Petro's Project
Hey man why you selling the LS3 intake, didn't you just get it.
You should PM a Mod to move your thread to the LSX section. I keep forgetting about it until you post something then see the link in your sig. I don't look at some of these sections. |
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05-12-2009, 12:16 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Yeah I'm selling the bare intake...You what happened was i won both auctions on ebay...One is complete other is not...So now I have to get rid of the Bare one...haha...hopefully fast....
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05-13-2009, 07:22 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Alright got the LS3 Intake today and TB...They sent a new coolant crossover pipe with the intake so that's cool. I am using a '07 truck TB.
Well here's some pics.. My garage nowadays..there used to be a lot more room in there until lately..haha  I cleaned the tops of the pistons off with a razor blade..Next step mineral spirits cleaning...   LS3 intake with an '07 truck TB and new style LS3 water pump. I figured if the truck TB is good enough for a LS9 then it's good enough for me...haha  New and old coolant crossover tubes:  |
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05-13-2009, 08:43 PM
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Re: Petro's Project
SWEET!!! looks great!!
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05-13-2009, 10:08 PM
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Re: Petro's Project
nice build.....cant wait to see the final result!
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05-13-2009, 10:30 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Thanks...me either...My focus right now is getting rid of some parts and putting this engine back together...The seats , hood , and paint/bodywork will be the last thing that happens to the truck...
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05-16-2009, 08:49 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Took some of the rough edges off the TB to smooth it out. And opened up the inside a lil bit. Still have some sanding to do to polish the it up. But it should look pretty nice when I'm done.
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05-20-2009, 09:03 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
I got my new harmonic balancer...I also have some misc bolts on the way and a new MAF...I'm not buying anything in any particular order just finding good deals...
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05-23-2009, 11:31 PM
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Re: Petro's Project
hey petro pm me for parts that u might be selling and i can hook u up with my discount on parts i have here in savannah
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05-25-2009, 02:17 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Now I need some coil packs/brackets...Not many parts left on the list now...I've got the KWIK Performance A/C relocation kit and Sanden Compressor on the way...Also got some valve covers..
~LS2 oil pan ~L92/LS3 heads complete ~Cam and pushrods ~Gaskets ~Front Drive Accessories ~ 4L60E Trans... (Maybe stock or one from FLT) Last edited by Petro : 05-25-2009 at 02:19 PM. |
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05-25-2009, 09:46 PM
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Re: Petro's Project
petro, cool project i cant wait to see it completed. LSx is definitely the way to go.
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05-26-2009, 10:29 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
I finally found a decent yard around here and I drive all the way out there to try and get some coil packs and brackets. Well I get there and every LSx motor I looked at had the coil packs/brackets gone!!!!
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05-27-2009, 01:05 AM
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Re: Petro's Project
hey bro i think i can get that engraved here at the coast guard base just give me a pic so i can scan it then i can engrave it
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05-27-2009, 03:03 AM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
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05-28-2009, 07:04 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Got some more parts in today... KWIK A/C relocation bracket and compressor...Valve covers , coolant sensor , thermostat housing, and thermostat....Going to get some coil packs and backets here soon along with misc gaskets , piston rings , etc....
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05-30-2009, 06:31 PM
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no more blazer
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Re: Petro's Project
Nice! Wish i had so parts right now.
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06-01-2009, 05:37 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Got the dremel out this weekend and smoothed the valve covers down. Painted them today along with the bolts...The overall paint scheme I want for the truck is gonna be Gloss Black Frame , Silver Suspension , and maybe a darker cherry color for the body when the time comes...
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06-18-2009, 06:41 PM
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Re: Petro's Project
bad ass. Makes me feel like a turd for not doing that before I put the damn thing in. |
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06-19-2009, 09:54 PM
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its just greg
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Re: Petro's Project
how did I miss this?!
subscribed valve covers look sweet, almost makes me wish I took the easy way and painted mine instead of shaving them. |
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06-20-2009, 01:08 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
Thanks for the compliments...Working on a couple of different deals again ..I just have to wait and see if they go through...I've got a lot of field time coming up with Bradley Gunnery , Wheeled Gunnery , CQB shoothouses , BDE MRE , and NTC coming up...And I will be ETSing here soon so I've been looking for a job and new house...Lots of stuff going on...Anyways...I should be honing the block here shortly...I'm glad I'm not trying to rush anything it's getting me some good deals and I have time to give attention to detail...
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06-21-2009, 01:12 AM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
I looked through your thread a million times and just now noticed the shaved valve covers...pretty cool I never would have thought of that...And your timing cover turned out way better than mine did...I tried for a brushed look and just ended up painting it also...haha...Hopefully I'll know something by the end of the week if I have a deal or not on some parts!!!!
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06-21-2009, 02:49 AM
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its just greg
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Re: Petro's Project
you cant really tell by the pics but part of my alt bracket is brushed too.
if you send me an extra set of valve covers and pay the return shipping i'll do a how too on them, it was time consuming but not too hard. let me know. Last edited by AmericanMuscle : 06-21-2009 at 02:51 AM. |
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06-21-2009, 05:17 PM
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Killing Time
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Re: Petro's Project
If I do get another set then I'll definitely send them to ya...A how-to would be sweet...
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06-21-2009, 10:47 PM
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Re: Petro's Project
Hi, I like what you are doing with your truck. i like the front bumper cover. Where did you get it ?
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