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Offline ToxicWolf

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #855 on: June 02, 2014 - 01:06:17 AM »
Just finished reading the whole thing.  Really fantastic.  :popcorn:   :clapping:




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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #856 on: June 08, 2014 - 08:15:35 PM »
Congratulations  on a job well done and labor of love!  :2thumbs:  I can't wait until my engine lives also! :ylsuper:
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

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"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #857 on: June 08, 2014 - 09:55:38 PM »
Mike,
Great to see the engine running and all the work you've done up to now!  Great stuff!   :2thumbs:

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #858 on: June 08, 2014 - 10:01:25 PM »
 :working:  :wave:  :swaying:  :jumping:  :crazy:  :2thumbs:  :burnout:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #859 on: June 08, 2014 - 10:50:42 PM »
Thanks everyone sticking it out on this thread.

I ended placing 3rd in my category on my first show at De Anza a week ago.

Took Mom out in her old girl yesterday.   :biggrin:
« Last Edit: June 08, 2014 - 10:58:13 PM by Topcat »
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #860 on: June 09, 2014 - 02:52:28 AM »
Thanks everyone sticking it out on this thread.

I ended placing 3rd in my category on my first show at De Anza a week ago.

Took Mom out in her old girl yesterday.   :biggrin:
Thats awesome! Congrats on placing. did you   :burnout: and mom go  :scared:

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #861 on: June 09, 2014 - 03:42:51 AM »
congrats!   :cheers:

just makes me wonder what you were up against...?    :clueless:

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #862 on: June 09, 2014 - 09:32:22 AM »
Thats awesome! Congrats on placing. did you   :burnout: and mom go  :scared:

I got on it a little on the Freeway on ramp. Mom did go  :scared:   :lol: 
So I let off.

congrats!   :cheers:

just makes me wonder what you were up against...?    :clueless:



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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #863 on: June 13, 2014 - 10:19:32 PM »
 :ylsuper: way to go Mike!  :wow:

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #864 on: June 13, 2014 - 10:55:06 PM »
 :iagree:   :thumbsup:
70 Chally R/T Convertible- Yes she's really got a HEMI, no she's not a Charger!
                                             [o o o o]
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #865 on: July 19, 2014 - 02:19:27 AM »
Runs way stronger now after installing Magnaflow exhaust.



Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #866 on: July 19, 2014 - 02:22:20 AM »
Runs way stronger now after installing Magnaflow exhaust.



pretty amazing looking under there

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #867 on: July 19, 2014 - 06:05:00 AM »
Sure looks great under there Mike!  :clapping: :2thumbs:   Who's shocks are those? I forget , I think you mentioned it before.
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #868 on: July 19, 2014 - 06:43:03 AM »
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #869 on: July 19, 2014 - 09:18:20 AM »
 :iagree:  Great job Mike!!