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    First Start !!!!

    well its now alive !

    https://youtu.be/pFTA_3OJzhM

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    Congratulations Fellow Chevy Fan!

    What a great way to kick off 2019.

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    Its running I little rough , I have to double check and make sure I don't have my spark wires wrong.

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    Congrats! A very rewarding and exciting moment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoDadGo View Post
    Congratulations Fellow Chevy Fan!

    What a great way to kick off 2019.
    Yes it was a good day !, Thanks Herb

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    Congrats, Herb!
    My Build Thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...ter-Build-9754
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    Delivered: 6/17/2017
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    Congrats, that is an awesome milestone. Like the engine bay.
    Kyle

    Complete Kit pickup 09/05/2015, 351w, QF680, 3.55, 3-Link, 15" Halibrands with MT's, Painted Viking blue with Wimbledon white stripes on 03/15/2017. Sold in 08/2018 and totally regret it.

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    WooHoo!!! (I'm still grinning from mine the other day!)
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    Sounds sweet Is that a heat sink tranny cooler on the left side of your firewall?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bnelson View Post
    Sounds sweet Is that a heat sink tranny cooler on the left side of your firewall?
    good job , well yes it is !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fixit View Post
    WooHoo!!! (I'm still grinning from mine the other day!)
    Yep and I will continue to grin !

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    Congrats. The first start is always special. Next is first go cart.
    MK4 delivered 2/24/2017. Complete kit #9023,IRS, Power Steering, Leather, heater, 17" wheels, sway bar ft & rr, tremec 600 and Gordon Levy Racing SBF 427. First start and go kart 8/19/2017. Graduated 1/15/2018
    MK4 #9230 complete kit delivered 1/27/2018. IRS, PS, leather, Tremic 600, SBF 427. Graduation 10/15/2018
    MK3 #5253 donor bought unfinished. SBF 331, T5 Trans.

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    Sweet. Let me know how it works out. I was thinking about the same thing. I'm putting in 4L80E on GM performance stroker. I was thinking about mounting horizontal under bed. Have to wait till I get this thing to figure it all out

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    Quote Originally Posted by slpro1207 View Post
    Congrats. The first start is always special. Next is first go cart.
    hopefully tomorrow !

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    Congrats Herb
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    Hot Rod #304 purchased 5/28/2017 from original owner Unassembled . Titled and plated 8/24/2017 Coyote,
    TKO, 3-Link, Heat, A/C, Electric Power Steering, Convertible top
    MK4 #9524 Picked up 1/18/19 306 Blueprint, T-5, 4-Link, Gas-N Pipes, Heater

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    Congrats!

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    Thats awesome! Congratulations
    build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...-USRRC-vspeeds

    Build School: July 14-16, 2017
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    Mk4 - 289 USRRC Roadster kit, Roush 427SR with Schneider Racing custom camshaft, Fitech EFI, TKO600 (.64-5th gear), 15" wheels, stock brake calipers, under car exhaust with Spintech 7000 muffler, no roll bar, Russ Thompson turn signal, removable steering wheel, and many other small upgrades and modifications

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    Good to see that progress. Way to go!

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    Congrats!!! Keep up the good work
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    Way to go! Nice work.
    MKIV complete kit w/powder coating and cut outs, serial #9189 delivered 10/10/17, first start - 10/5/18, legal - 10/08/20. Blueprint 306 w/Holley Sniper EFI, TKO 600, power steering, Breeze fan shroud, trunk cubby, & engine compartment battery kit, CNC brake reservoirs, RT turn signal & gas pedal, mechanical throttle linkage, METCO safety loop, GASN side pipes, drop trunk, dual chrome roll bars, vintage gauges, glove box, custom center console, cup holders, and speakers.

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