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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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That would be sweet too. Got a couple extras laying around that I can have?
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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Mmmmm. I've wanted one of those for so long. In due time, In due time.

I think the 5.3L would be a perfect candidate.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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If I never see another 60E it will be too soon.
You hate breaking 60's, wait till you start breaking the VW transaxels they build those with
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by kbracing96
You hate breaking 60's, wait till you start breaking the VW transaxels they build those with
I was actually wondering if I could use a 5-speed stick and a transfer case with the rear shaft output plugged, and use it as a "V" drive.
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Huumm.... That might work...
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by thunder550
What's wrong with the Northstars? I see a lot of them like you said...

They have been having alot of stupid little problems here lately...maybe not the newest ones...but some of the older ones..w/ not many miles even...having been hitting alot of shops lately....so iv read anyway....
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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looks like it could get really expensive, just turn your truck into a pre-runner with 24" of suspension travel....
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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put a tt 408 in a golf cart somehow,
those guys at the dunes wont know what slaughtered them. JK lol
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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put a tt 408 in a golf cart somehow,
those guys at the dunes wont know what slaughtered them. JK lol
Yeah because it'll take about 2 seconds flat to dig a big enough hole with the tires to bury the damn thing
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 12:30 AM
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the amount of time it would take for it to bury its self would not exceed the time it would take a bystander to his pants
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