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Anyone done the 1st Gen 63" Chevy leaf swap in Chicagoland??

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by RacerP, Mar 19, 2016.

  1. Mar 19, 2016 at 9:03 AM
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    RacerP

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    RacerP [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Considering doing a 63" Chevy leaf swap on my 1st Gen, except I don't weld.

    Anyone know of someone in the Chicago area that has done it? Or a good shop?

    I got a friend who could, but, I don't want this thing up on jack stands for 2 weeks!!
     
    RacerP, Mar 19, 2016
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  2. Mar 20, 2016 at 8:59 PM
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    GARSHA91

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    Well I'm in the process of cleaning mine and then I'm going to pay @NwiTACO to do it. Will probably take a weekend
     
    GARSHA91, Mar 20, 2016
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  3. Mar 21, 2016 at 3:11 PM
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    RacerP

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    Has he done it before?? Or just going to work your way thru it?
     
    RacerP, Mar 21, 2016
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  4. Mar 21, 2016 at 3:12 PM
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    GARSHA91

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    GARSHA91 YES, that is me on that Facebook group

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    I can't remember. Have to wait and see what he says.
     
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