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JL's garage of misfit toys and other BS

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by jlusmc, Oct 6, 2017.

  1. Jun 2, 2020 at 7:52 AM
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    ChadsPride

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    man, sounds like they are going to take care of things for you. I'm glad to hear it, sucks that some things weren't great (existing parts) but that's really to be expected on an older build.

    Super excited to see this thing in due time :cheers:
     
  2. Jun 8, 2020 at 1:01 PM
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    Well folks, I can finally report that progress on the 97' is happening. The 4 link arms and axle trusses are on. The coilovers and mounts are being installed next.
    Rear
    (don't worry about the extra long bolts and spacers, they are temporary)
    IMG_0865.jpg
    Front.
    IMG_0866.jpg
     
  3. Jun 8, 2020 at 1:08 PM
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    Hate to hear some of them issues. I had plans to tear into the diffs. Sounds like you got everything moving forward in a positive way. The contract is a dam good idea. These types of builds always have so many obstacles to over come.
    If / when I build one I will start with a tube chassis. At least you have an idea of how to complete the project.
     
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  4. Jun 8, 2020 at 1:16 PM
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    Issues happen in any project. Was partially expected. When/if you do yours feel free to pick my head for points and mistakes I will enevitably make.
     
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    :thumbsup:
     
  6. Jun 10, 2020 at 3:43 PM
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    And we now have front coilovers.
    IMG_0872.jpg
     
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    Very nice James can’t wait to see the end product.
     
  8. Jun 10, 2020 at 3:47 PM
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    after a few shakedown rides around the property I'll prob haul it to HF for a legit test. Maybe we can get a group together?
     
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    Bad azz
     
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    Hell ya we can.
     
  11. Jun 11, 2020 at 1:17 AM
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    Good Morning James
     
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    Morning Manner. How's everything up your way?
     
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    Going good so far. Just having coffee and breakfast
     
  14. Jun 11, 2020 at 4:56 AM
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    Had a long night at the office so I'm still laying in bed, not wanting to get moving just yet.
     
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    Read that. Dam crazy.
     
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    For sure, never seen that before
     
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    You get today off
     
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    Nope but I am working from home so all I have to do is sit up and remote in by 7:30
     
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    :thumbsup:
     
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    Happy Friday James
     
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