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Old 02-28-2009, 09:44 AM
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If only i lived in california
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Old 02-28-2009, 12:07 PM
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ok pass side done

star end broke off so studs are stayin. directions suck. gotta love air tools and swivel ratchet wrenches

off for a bit and then the other side!
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Old 02-28-2009, 12:14 PM
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To get studs out you need a bit of heat and an old candle.... Heat around the stud with torch and then put the candle at the base of the stud and the block. The heat will draw the wax in and it acts like a lubricant to get the studs out.... ASK ME WHY I KNOW!Try doing this on a V10 Superduty!
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Old 02-28-2009, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by svastano
To get studs out you need a bit of heat and an old candle.... Heat around the stud with torch and then put the candle at the base of the stud and the block. The heat will draw the wax in and it acts like a lubricant to get the studs out.... ASK ME WHY I KNOW!Try doing this on a V10 Superduty!
that is some great stuff there . the headers are on its just lining up the welded in cats that is a biatch

young guys take note of that trick it is a good one
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Old 02-28-2009, 05:20 PM
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i wish i had 2day off... i wouldve went.. you guys should come visit me when you're done lol im at the vons across from the mall in the wells fargo
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Old 02-28-2009, 05:57 PM
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yea sorry they are done. my 22 year old actually started working at the new costco. she works in the food court. pretty spent
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Old 02-28-2009, 06:14 PM
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that costco is gonna be hella busy since the next closest one is signal hill if im not mistaken
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Old 02-28-2009, 08:02 PM
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yep my 21 year old son is a supervisor at the one in cypress
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Old 02-28-2009, 08:13 PM
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They're in snd they look snd sound good! Thanks Tom!
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Old 02-28-2009, 10:27 PM
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i plan to start my JBA shorty install 2morrow morning. had too much to do today otherwise i would have been there in lakewood with you guys. any tips/advice you can give me before i hit it hard?
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