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PostPosted: October 23, 2014, 9:18 am 
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As if a 99.4% complete R1 project, and a <40% complete Mini aren't enough.

I just struck a deal on another 7 project. Not sharing any details yet, but this does mean that I'll have to thin the herd.

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PostPosted: October 23, 2014, 11:10 am 
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Awww, I was rooting for the V-tec conversion.

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"Thin the herd" ................Aren't you going to miss the wife and kids????

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I'm not sure what will go away, but something has to in order to fit the new addition. More than likely the R1 project will get a coat of blue on the whole body, seat upholstery and get offered up in the high 8 low 9 range.
That will be a clear SC titled car that's ready to rock and roll.

I honestly believe that I enjoy building these projects more than driving them. The new addition will be traditional with a car engine and 5 speed gearbox. It will take a little work, but the rough plan is to make a street legal D Mod car.

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TooBusy wrote:
As if a 99.4% complete R1 project, and a <40% complete Mini aren't enough.

I just struck a deal on another 7 project.


Justin do you sleep with one eye open or both of them half shut . :?: :lol:

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PostPosted: October 23, 2014, 3:23 pm 
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bob wrote:
TooBusy wrote:
As if a 99.4% complete R1 project, and a <40% complete Mini aren't enough.

I just struck a deal on another 7 project.


Justin do you sleep with one eye open or both of them half shut . :?: :lol:

Bob


I'm Tommy, Justin is the guy I sold Kayak Fish SC to in order to help fund my obsession. It was a business I built from the ground up and brought Justin in to help me expand. Eventually I realized my help was making more money than I was and decided to hand over the keys.


One eye open... always

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Any details relative to the new purchase yet?

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i think you've got an addiction, you can get help for that, like buy another one!!!

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The new one is a Ford Zetec powered car with GSXR throttle bodies controlled by MegaSquirt. Engine is bolted up to a t-5 trans and a Nissan 240 limited slip rear end.
lots of work to do to get ready for it to arrive. I expect it to be at my place by Thanksgiving and I'll get pics when it reaches me.

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That looks promising. I like the drivetrain combo.

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I saw that on the FB group. Looked sweet! The ITB's are yummy.


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I saw that on the FB group. Looked sweet! The ITB's are yummy.


Yep, I saw on fb that he needed to get rid of it. A bit of negotiating with Wifey Dearest and a deal was struck pretty quickly.

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Santa is coming early...

The new project should be here this weekend

pics to follow

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New toy got here tonight.

It's a McSorley 442. Build quality is AMAZING
Zetec, T-5, Nissan 240 rear end and subframe. Every piece on this car is top notch.

More pics tomorrow
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And it's purple!

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