96' 383 build

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Re: 96' 383 build

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some day not soon

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Rockwerx wrote:Looking good! Are you going to paint the subframe later?
I wondered the same thing when I saw that. WTF?
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If I painted the frame, then I would dissassemble the whole thing. Then while I had it apart, I would replace the steering componts "while I had it apart" then I would replace the bushings" while I had it apart". The list goes on.

I left it alone because this project is expensive enough already. I just dont have the money to replace everything in one single swipe. It will eventually happen, plus I might be doing some mods to the frame itself so I feel it is a waist to paint it.

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Don't be a DUD, Vance. Throw a coat of paint on it just for looks. \:D/
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very well then,

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After analyzing, no matter what, you could be able to see at least a tiny part of the frame so I decided to paint the frame from the cross over foward. Just please, everyone stop yelling at me! [-o< . :smurf:

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LOL, thank you.
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Vance-I promise you,I had nothing to do with it. :-# [-( [-(
Just the PM to you only. =; Looks good bud. =D> =D> You da man. :prayer: :prayer: :)
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The things you do to pacify your audience. You Da Man :supz:
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That's much better!!! :bounce: Now that unpainted part won't take away from the otherwise GREAT work that you've already done. And by the way, Gary contacted the entire membership and threatened us if we didn't YELL at you. :muhaha: :muhaha: :muhaha:
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That looks a lot better! Looks like you only have a couple more things to paint and it will be all done! Keep on posting your progress pics!
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Smiliesafari wrote:That's much better!!! :bounce: Now that unpainted part won't take away from the otherwise GREAT work that you've already done. And by the way, Gary contacted the entire membership and threatened us if we didn't YELL at you. :muhaha: :muhaha: :muhaha:
[-o< just dont kill me! :yikes:

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there did that kill you vance???? man that looks amazing! i like it alot!
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Re: 96' 383 build

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I was cussin you all under my breath the whole time I painted it. :^o

haha, thanks for the input everyone.

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You're a good boy, Vance. :bounce: We just have to keep an eye on you. :yikes: You ain't gettin' away with nothin'. \:D/
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Vance- :peep: Oh well never mind. :muhaha: Keep the good work coming. =D> =D>

How's the tranny thing coming??.
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