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    1. 07-14-2006, 12:34 PM #1
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      Default My 81 - 2.3 to Explorer 5.0, IRS, and other goodies

      This was my present to myself for the pain and effort of going through with my MBA program, which will be completed in 9 short weeks.

      The transformation is nothing short of amazing....

      http://www.socalstangs.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=10607

      Sorry for the link, but I don't have time to repost everything here.

      edit - there are pics, possible DIAL UP WARNING
      -Mike Malone
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    2. 07-14-2006, 04:10 PM #2
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      That is awesome. Congrats on the transformation.

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    3. 07-14-2006, 07:19 PM #3
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      Nice to see someone fixing up one of the older "plain jane" cars. Makes me want to do something with my 79. I learned to drive in it, and it's been in the family since 84, so I understand the sentimentality of it.
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      looks nice except for the black engine bay. Needs to be body color.
      ** 89 LX 5.0 ** blower whine, better brakes, and faded paint
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    5. 07-14-2006, 08:53 PM #5
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      I like all of it.

      Leave the paint that way as well.
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    6. 07-17-2006, 03:37 PM #6
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      Looks great man, I'm actually in the process of installing the IRS rear in my 86coupe. I've got the IRS in, but now I'm waiting for the cash to finish the front.
      86 LX coupe, the other house payment
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    7. 07-17-2006, 05:22 PM #7
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      Looks good. How hard was the IRS to put in?
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      What a transformation, I'm jealous!
      Are you gonna show us some "gettin' sideways" pics too?



      BTW, I had to pause here for a moment --->


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      NICE! Way to wake up an early 4 eye
      My cars: Too many to list....I need shock therapy...
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    10. 07-19-2006, 07:37 PM #10
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      Very cool

      I had an 03 IRS for my 86, but it's so clean I couldn't put it in the car!
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