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Old May 20, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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I didn't think to many of the Lexus peeps would be into an old car like that

Any car with an engine that sticks that far out of the engine bay is gonna spark anyones interest!
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Old May 22, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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I got my Lexus because I was tired of wrenching on cars...LOL The first month I had it, I saw MrMarks' IS and that was that...Now I'm right back in the thick of it.

The plan is to be at the track late summer. It's going to take a good deal of safetly gear before they'll let me run it there. This thing should do wheelies!
It's close to 1,000HP, In the 800 range with out the bottle...I'll try and get
some good picks this weekend.

I didn't think to many of the Lexus peeps would be into an old car like that
sick bill..i wanna see
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Old May 22, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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Yes. It's a 67' with a 468 full roller big block, gear drive, Turbo 400 trans, narrowed 9" rear...I'm not a huge fan of the prostreet stuff but the deal was to good to pass up.
last year of the good body style.... i always wanted a 67 SS...just a little more stock looking than yours sure does look like fun though!!! good luck!
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Old May 26, 2009 | 04:52 AM
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GOT IT RUNNING THIS WEEKEND!!!!
Still a ways from driving on the street but, this thing sounds sick!
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Old May 26, 2009 | 05:12 AM
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Cool project. I played around with a 71 Nova awhile back, but never did make too much of it.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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Update: Car is running, and running really strong...I'm suprised it runs as good as it does...so how the He%&! do I get it to be "Street Legal" in PA with the blower sticking 2 feet through the hood ? I'm a bit stumped...I have a few ideas, but I'm looking for suggestions.
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