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  1. 04-19-2009 03:55 PM #1
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    First drive!!!!!

     



    Well not quite done yet, need glass, one more seat cushion, tranny vacuum line and the speedo pick-up wired but it was good enough to get on the road. I got to drive around the neighborhood just barely got it into second gear but wow that was cool. I thought the noise would bother the neighbors but everyone waved and gave me the thumbs up, I think those were thumbs. A few guys even came over to check it out.

    I'm very surprised how well it handled, cornered great, very stable, and the back end was solid when I gave it gas. I'm being quite easy on it but it feels like it has a lot more to give, here's hoping.

    My friend hasn't sent me the video yet but here's some outside shots with a friend of mine.

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  3. 04-19-2009 04:34 PM #2
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    Congrats,
    Thats one sweet looking build!!!!
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  4. 04-19-2009 05:04 PM #3
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    Congrats Sean!!! That first ride is always the one you remember!!! The car looks really good, BTW!!!!
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  5. 04-19-2009 05:45 PM #4
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    Nice car, you did a good job. The neighbors will want to be good to you, looks like the car could rattle some glass.

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    Congrats Sean, I thought I heard someone giggling outside.
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    Wow....That is one sweet lookin ride!! Congrats on the first ride! Cant wait to make that first ride in my T!!
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    Thanks guys, it was a real hoot! Hopefully get my glass measured up tomorrow.

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    Thats a gorgeous car!!! Congrats on your first drive!

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    great job Sean. If i lived in your enighborhood i would defintely be giving you a thumbs up.
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    Excellent job Sean. Car looks super nice, well balanced, and..........MEAN !

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    The fun is about ready to start.
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    No wonder the neighbors were excited. Great car.
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    Sweet ride, Sean! Looks like you did a great job, and got it done before that last bit of snow was gone, it appears from the yard across the street.
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