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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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Slacksters bike could motivate us all, that's for sure. My 91 needs a "makeover" as well. Good luck with the build and it's great to see you involving the little guy. It's stuff like that both you will never forget.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 03:40 PM
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Thanks for all the good luck wishes, this is todays work. I decided to save the old original fender and cut it to make it nice. Make sure you go to the first page and see how it looks on the bike, but I still have to cut the holders down.

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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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Great thread!! Can't wait to see more pics.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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had to do more work before I went to bed...
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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suscribed! welcome to the boards btw.....
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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nice project. i want to follow the progress.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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Completed the cleaning and painting of the engine today.... what should i move on to next?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oddsnap/5646867025/http://www.flickr.com/photos/oddsnap/5646867025/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/oddsnap/, on Flickr
 
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 01:22 AM
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Love a build thread, lookn good, keep the pics coming.
 
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It's starting to look good there. I'm wondering if that truck liner on the jugs will keep too much heat in, or is it close to the same stuff that goes on at the factory. I so want to see how it comes out when your done.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 02:06 AM
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Completed the cleaning and painting of the engine today.... what should i move on to next?


IMAG0073 by oddsnap, on Flickr
Looks great! Should've chopped that cam cover before you coated it!
 
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