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Well, exams are finally over and I can start work on the blue monster again. Was so looking forward to the ghost hunt tonight :( Hopefully it will happen soon and we can make a nice outing of it!
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Blitzkrieg wrote:Well, exams are finally over and I can start work on the blue monster again. Was so looking forward to the ghost hunt tonight :( Hopefully it will happen soon and we can make a nice outing of it!
BOO!

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Don't worry, we will do it some time soon - then you can join us in your Fasty! Hope it went well with the exams :wink:
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oops edited :D
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Welcome back Blitz, hope all went well!
If you were half as dedicated to your studies as to ACVW, then it could only have gone swimmingly. :D
btw, have you seen the notch has already some parts in primer, no pressure :twisted:
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Thanks guys, hoping that it all went well! Karma the Notch and the fasty should be running at around the same time :twisted:
I've started building a shockless beam for the fasty, so far it's going quite well. Will keep you guys posted!
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Blitzkrieg wrote: I've started building a shockless beam for the fasty, so far it's going quite well. Will keep you guys posted!
I'll come help you install it :twisted: then stand well back when you go for a test drive!
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LOL

All the studying must have messed with your head, or you inhaled one too many a petrol fume :lol: shockless beam for the fasty :lol:
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i will leave my signature to talk for me hooray!!!!!
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That makes it 3 people i know of on this forum with shockless beams :hangloose:
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lol, you lot are too funny sometimes.
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karmakoma wrote:lol, you lot are too funny sometimes.
What wouold make you say that? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Tears!! I love sarcasm :lol: :lol:
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and Blitz,remember, we want pictures :lol:
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karmakoma wrote:and Blitz,remember, we want pictures :lol:

And lotsa pikchas :D
Looking for a T3 squareback or fastback.
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Tony Z wrote:I posted something about this few years back

To remove the barrels, take a mallet (soft hammer) and hit the fins near the head. Hit them directly down. They can take some punishement, but if you bend them even a tiny bit, they will break. Or put a piece of wood on them and hit with a hammer.

Hit
when it doesnt work, hit harder
hit harder
hit even harder.
Say FK it I have nothing to loose and hit harder
viola, barrely off and undamaged. ---- only if you place pressure on the fins directly down!!!!!
Tony Z your advice was spot on! :hangloose:

Removed sleeve 1 of 2 that was still stuck. Now all that remains is to remove the no 3 sleeve. Which is in terrible condition as it looks like a rat ate a lot of the fins up :o

Whoever worked on the motor put the pistons in wrong - The arrow was facing the rear of the car instead of facing towards the flywheel :lol: :shock:
If it's too low, you're too old :twisted:
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