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Old 03-30-2014, 05:14 PM   #1
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Default My new 8BA She's Red!!
Did a ton of work this weekend with my son in law.. Got the rest of the trans rebuilt..Came out nice then cleaned and painted. But the real story is the Red! I'm happy the way it came out.Ordering parts from Fort Wayne Clutch so i can put together this weekend and drop in.
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Old 03-30-2014, 05:15 PM   #2
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Lookin' Good!!!
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Old 03-30-2014, 05:33 PM   #3
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Looks good man!!!
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Old 03-30-2014, 05:43 PM   #4
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Looks very spiffy.
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Old 03-30-2014, 05:48 PM   #5
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and red ones go faster
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Old 03-30-2014, 06:31 PM   #6
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DANM GOOD LOOKIN, Wish i would have gottin to be there today to help
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Old 03-30-2014, 07:05 PM   #7
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Now that's purrttty. Zeke
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Old 03-31-2014, 06:27 AM   #8
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Wow, that looks great! That's where I want to be same time next year. Hopefully by the end of the Summer If I go crazy on it. I am off to a good start so far. I picked up an entire set of Bob Drake valves and guides yesterday, for $80!?

What type of paint did you use?
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Another step closer!
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Old 03-31-2014, 08:56 AM   #10
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they look great in red.
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