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    new from MN

    Hey Eric! Another Eagan guy here. Welcome! Matt
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    new guy from Minnesota

    Hi Lane, Good to see another Minnesota guy!!!! The truck looks awesome, but I really like your camaro!!!!! Looking forward to seeing you around this summer! Back to the 50's and the Summer Nats are like a second home to me. If you are interested, a bunch of us Camaro guys go to brainerd...
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    LS1 in 61 Impala

    Thanks for the car porn, Josh! Looks AWESOME!!!!!:love How bout some more pics??????:brow Matt
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    1962 Chevy 409/409 Wagon Just Found

    The roadster pics are cool as well as the alum fendered Plymouth ! Anybody know what it is?:dunno The wagon is truly a unique find. Glad that they want to attempt to preserve it. Who knows- if anybody else had gotten their hands on it - It probably would have been parted out.
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    "dead" '61 impala?

    Hi Skim! Glad that you signed on over here! I have also been following your build and am very impressed! :bow You have certainly saved a car that most people would have crushed. I was glad to read your post. Sometimes, hearing first hand the intentions of the owner/builder as well as...
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    "dead" '61 impala?

    Hat's off to him for taking on such a project, and saving what most would consider a parts car. I am more than impressed with his initiative!!!! My question is: Would he have been better off just buying a nice driver? Unless he can do EVERYTHING by himself, or count on friends to do the...
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    LS1 in 61 Impala

    Rubes- How 'bout some progress pics of your '61? I'd like to see 'em! :bow
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    LS1 in 61 Impala

    I think that Rubes on this site was working on a similiar swap in his '61. I may be mistaken but maybe drop him a PM?:dunno While I have huge respect for restored cars, I also love hot rods. I say start wrenching on your LS1 swap, and keep us posted. I'd love to hear and see how it turns...
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    IRS & rigid frame for a 59?

    At this point.....it's just a dream. I know that taking on such a project would be way over my head at this point but.......This hobby would not be what it is today if it weren't for the dreamers. Maybe someday!!!!!!!
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    IRS & rigid frame for a 59?

    You bring up interesting questions as it has always been a dream of mine to make an X-frame car boogie through the turns. I have read articles in the past about replacing suspension components in these cars to make them handle fairly well. I am sure that changing front control arms...
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    Windshield wiper issue

    It is the round 2 speed motor. I will study the diagram and attempt to take this thing apart. Thank you for your help!!!!! Happy Holidays! Matt
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    Windshield wiper issue

    It's a 61, Oldskydog. Any help would be most appreciated!!! Thank you!!!! Matt
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    Windshield wiper issue

    Anybody have any ideas on this? I still have not dived into it! :brow
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    Heater box question

    Thanks real61! That saves me alot of time on the phone and chasing through catalogs. Anyone got a couple of these little parts laying around?
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    Heater box question

    How would I find this part in a catalog? What would I call it?
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