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Re: 63 rag

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Keep plugging away as you can. Bug's looking good. That plate is like they were when I was a kid. 8-)
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Re: 63 rag

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Another "classic" Raj creation!
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Re: 63 rag

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Can't wait to see it in person one day!
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Re: 63 rag

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Big_kid wrote:Can't wait to see it in person one day!
Air Raid 2013? :P
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Re: 63 rag

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ObnoxiousBlue wrote:
Big_kid wrote:Can't wait to see it in person one day!
Air Raid 2013? :P

Just about to suggest that! Charlie.... 8/4/13..... This time give more than a couple hours so we can shoot the breeze a bit! I'll get you in something air cooled to roll up in if you come up to ny water cooled.
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
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Re: 63 rag

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It's not likely, but I won't rule it out completely. Last year the planets aligned just right for once.
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Re: 63 rag

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Was super well behaved yesterday, so I got the day 'off' today. Spent the morning addressing the ride height of the 63.

How she started. Bad pic, but scroll back and you can the ass in the air. boooo!
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Loosened the ebrake cables, and tossed her on stands. Pooped the torsion cover
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Lower shock mount, and the three bolts from swing axle to spring plate
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The torsion
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The spring plate
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ooops..... 2 clicks. too low....

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Back up to one click. that will work until I swap in the 2 inch fromt beam thats coming out of the 65.
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Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: 63 rag

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Looks great.
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Re: 63 rag

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Raj wrote:
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What a sharp looking ride. One of a kind!!
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Re: 63 rag

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what about the speakers Raj?

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Re: 63 rag

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Love the stance. With the narrowed beam it will make it look that much better. Keep up the good work.
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Re: 63 rag

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Raj wrote:
leo wrote:Love the stance. With the narrowed beam it will make it look that much better. Keep up the good work.
couldnt agree more Leo!

now with 2 inch narrowed CB beam..... formerly in my 65. Going to try to fit the sway bar back on tomorrow

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Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: 63 rag

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rims and tires are on from the 65, while I sort out some stance mods/ shoes to the 65. Cruised out to bayshore today for the parade..... ran awesome. Much less rubbing with the 2 inch beam

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Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: 63 rag

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Looks good from here.

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I bit shaky since I was in the 74.
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Re: 63 rag

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Added some OG pop outs today, along with new rubber seal, pinch welting, covers, harware.
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What a pleasure to drive with the sunroof open now. The air noise and turbulence inside are reduced significantly.
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: 63 rag

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Wow, windows look real sharp. Like the 'finished"look. Car looks great!
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Re: 63 rag

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AoT wrote:Like the "finished" look.
LOL
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Re: 63 rag

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AoT wrote:Wow, windows look real sharp. Like the 'finished"look. Car looks great!

Thanks Aud!
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: 63 rag

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Been driving the 63 alot since I got her on the road. Shes doing me well and shes a good running and driving car.

Installed the 019 From the 74 thing that recently got sold.
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Used overriders that I got form Englishtown. They needed a few studs to be drilled out and retapped. Not perfect but better than nothing and better than aftermarket
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Also adjusted the steering box today. Shes been a bit loosey goosey lately, but is back in line now.

I have a few things I need to iron out before litchfeild. I hope i have time to give her the attn she deserves before the trip.
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: 63 rag

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Something to drool over.

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Re: 63 rag

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Glenn wrote:Something to drool over.

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Absolutely stunning. One day
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: 63 rag

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obi on sunday with my boy

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Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: 63 rag

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Looks good... and the car isn't bad either.
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Re: 63 rag

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Thank God the kids not wearing black socks! Lol!
Still Monkeying Around. Not afraid to tell you how I really feel.
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Re: 63 rag

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EDNCAROL wrote:Thank God the kids not wearing black socks! Lol!
You're showing your age, black socks are back!
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