A bus named Grace

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Blitzkrieg wrote:Who's doing the cam?
The cam and motor are being machined by Volks Engine Exchange
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Some picks of grace off to the panel beaters

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Hello People just a quick up date Grace should be back from the pannale beaters in the nezt few weeks so im super happy!!!!!!
The motor should be back quite soon aswell

i will post picks soon!!!!!!!!
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Re: A bus named Grace

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Did you come right with your exhaust?
If it's too low, you're too old :twisted:
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Yes blitz i did i had them made up at power flow :)

ill post a pick just now.
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here are the pipes that were made up i think they look pretty hot. mmmmmmm nice!!!!!!!!
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Looking good!!

How much did that set you back? 8)
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R850 about the same as a average branch...
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Not bad at all. :P
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Here are some picks from the beater!!!


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Enjoy :)
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Very nice :hangloose:
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Re: A bus named Grace

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The body still look solid,, Can't wait to see the end results,,
All the best with project
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Thanks guys

Flip i cant wait to see the end product!!!! :)
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looking good .. best of luck.
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Re: A bus named Grace

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looking good. are u sticking to the orig colour
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