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Big Bird's transplant. Take 2

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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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Big Bird's transplant. Take 2
Hope you guys dont mind but the other thread is getting too long (2yrs old) and a lot of custom changes being done. Good news is this time its almost complete. I came from Scargo today and I personally took more detailed pictures of the motor's progress
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I was honestly stunned to see how nice it looks and a crazy thought came to my mind. I thought of not installing it and just to enjoy it in my living room like a work of art.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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any pics of the exterior of the car?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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any pics of the exterior of the car?


 
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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You're right, Alvin....it's a crazy thought. I want a ride in that thing; I hope it's soon!
 
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I love every nuts and bolts of it. Looks like everything is together nicely. Hope to see her all button up and run in the wild.
 
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alvin...glad to hear that there is progress on the car... any idea of when it should be done?
 
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 04:05 AM
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It should be done in the next 30 days. Im leaving for vacation for a month. As soon as I get back I should be picking her up.
 
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^After 2+ years of projects......I'm sure you're excited!
Can't wait to hear the results!! I'm very curious how much power this thing will develop.
 
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Some photos taken by a friend. Its now ready for piping.












 
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Beautiful work. Just beautiful.
 
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