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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #765 on: December 28, 2013 - 06:44:55 AM »
Congratulations !!! That looks awesome in there....  :bigsmile:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #766 on: December 28, 2013 - 07:55:56 AM »
Lookin' good Mike!  :2thumbs:
Sound bites next?  :bigsmile:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #767 on: December 28, 2013 - 12:13:45 PM »
Absolutely gorgeous!  :2thumbs:  You know it looks good when you're using terms to describe a women for a car!  :bigsmile: :ylsuper:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #768 on: December 28, 2013 - 05:56:49 PM »
Looks great in there! Just fits!  :2thumbs:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #769 on: December 29, 2013 - 05:20:22 AM »
it sure has the  :wow:   factor   :drool:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #770 on: December 29, 2013 - 02:33:00 PM »
 :woohoo:  LOOKING GOOD Mike!  :woohoo:

That must be a big relief off your shoulders!  Now all the little things that need to get done.



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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #771 on: December 30, 2013 - 02:03:53 PM »
Mike,

I see two things wrong.

That engine should be sent back East to me along with the S.F Giants ball cap your buddy has on.   :lol:

Excellent job so far......   :2thumbs:

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #772 on: January 01, 2014 - 06:23:52 AM »
The Eagle has landed..... :jumping:
Finally found its way in between the chassis rails.................. HOME for the HEMI.

Looking good TC :2thumbs:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #773 on: January 12, 2014 - 10:01:50 PM »
Mike,

Looking good!  Cant wait to see it all done!  Keep up the great work!

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #774 on: January 13, 2014 - 11:46:19 AM »
WOWEE!!!l  Amazing... :scared:

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #775 on: January 15, 2014 - 10:28:24 PM »
Looks awesome!!!


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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #776 on: January 18, 2014 - 10:18:46 PM »
Frames were sprayed today.
Forget rattle cans. That would've taken forever.

Installed driveshaft.
Seat backs came in.

Legendary Interiors said that I should get the interior kit beginning of February.

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #777 on: January 18, 2014 - 10:30:32 PM »
Any news on seat foams?

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #778 on: January 18, 2014 - 10:44:56 PM »
I bought the seat foams Legendary.

As I mentioned earlier, It appears that PUI is the only source out there that sells to other companies.

Since I ordered everything at once from legendary; it was the best choice for overall pricing and less shipping total.
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #779 on: January 26, 2014 - 10:28:57 PM »
Some progress today.
Still things to figure out and do but getting closer.



Mike, Fremont, CA.