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Thanks for all of the positive feedback everyone, I really appreciate it. I'm not trying to start a "pity party" for myself but I could see how some people would think that we were skipping some things or maybe doing things backwards. The problem is we started working on it ONE MONTH before I had to start school that was 6 hours away... That being said, we only have had time for the basics (motor, trans, floors, weatherstripping, seals, etc.) because either its reliable and drivable on move-in day, or it's not and my parents are gonna have to drop me off at school and the project will come to a screeching halt until Christmas break. I prefer the first option, so I don't have to bum rides off everyone else for a whole semester. I guess there are many more all-nighters ahead of us, haha.

awr68, tones2SS, Vegas69, and 70rs:
Thanks, and yeah, he was an amazingly talented drummer in a local Memphis band that was starting to receive national attention. He was a really fun, crazy guy. So we are gonna try to build it the way he would have. My dad was really happy with the floors too. We were both pleased with the POR-15 (silver stuff) on the floors and it's definitely worth the $$$. The transmission we used was a 200-4r with the lockup torque converter for gas mileage. As for staying in the family, it's not going anywhere, I don't care how much it's worth. I've already had people bugging me trying to buy it. I'm gonna need all the luck I can get my hands on for college, I'm down at LSU right now at a "Pre-Med boot camp", so I haven't been able to make any progress this week, but this weekend I'm going back home and will definitely have some more updates. While I'm gone, my dad is modifying the TH350 crossmember to fit the 200-4r.

And as for the Spaghetti Engineering Digi-Tails, they weren't on the budget or plan... but thanks to an awesome girlfriend, I'm gonna have some pretty cool tail lights.

Good luck with the pre med "boot camp".

I agree with awr68, this one needs to stay in the family and am glad to hear you agree too.
Reliable and drivable as you put it is a great plan and you are well on your way. You will have the coolest ride in school I'm sure.
Thanks for posting and sharing, keep it coming. Lot's of coffee and Red Bulls for those all nighters but it will be worth it in the end!:thumbsup:

Very cool Josh. Just like Eric said, you're going to have the coolest ride at school.
Good luck with the car and school.:thumbsup:

Josh -

Very cool project, and fantastic photos! Following your build in here is like reading a magazine tech story, but with more character. We're all looking forward to seeing how the car turns out. Send some photos and we'll put the car in our "G-Rides" section on the site.

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