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Re: Need advice, lost some parts in a fire!
« Reply #15 on: July 06 2019, 11:48:35 AM »
It almost certainly could be used, if std bore. That said, I would look elsewhere. I would salvage what came easily, sell the rest cheap. I would not mislead. I believe your intent to take it to a reliable machine shop is a good plan.

The last V8 blk I had bored was 'fitted'. $375 out the door for 100% street. The last build I was asked to get involved with (360 in) had went down twice w/less than 100 mi total. My advise easily fixed the problems. Machine shop bill was $1150 for oem blk & hds. 100% street Duster went 12.6 the first run.

There are certainly cheaper hobbies, goldfish for instance. Good luck forward from this point.

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Re: Need advice, lost some parts in a fire!
« Reply #16 on: July 06 2019, 04:35:10 PM »
Thanks guys.
I had someone show some interest in buying it, but after seeing what some of them go for, I chickened out and decided to rebuild it.
I love driving it and miss it very much.
I'll try to keep this thread updated. (and I'll be asking a ton of questions!)


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Re: Need advice, lost some parts in a fire!
« Reply #17 on: July 07 2019, 12:05:20 PM »
Maybe ya should put everything down on paper BEFORE your final decision.  :chin:   Then ya have more of a ball park figure of the cost.. They can turn into a money pit FAST.  :cheers:

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Re: Need advice, lost some parts in a fire!
« Reply #18 on: July 07 2019, 01:47:59 PM »
Good advice, Dan!

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Re: Need advice, lost some parts in a fire!
« Reply #19 on: July 07 2019, 03:41:46 PM »
Cough - ls swap it - cough
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Re: Need advice, lost some parts in a fire!
« Reply #21 on: July 07 2019, 05:40:26 PM »
Good advice, Dan!
Old age And I've been there an done it  :icon_redface:   Really easy for it to get outta control.

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Re: Need advice, lost some parts in a fire!
« Reply #22 on: July 07 2019, 08:50:18 PM »
 :rock: :cheers:
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Re: Need advice, lost some parts in a fire!
« Reply #23 on: July 08 2019, 08:15:54 PM »
Funny how they only post here when they really need help.  :cool;
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Re: Need advice, lost some parts in a fire!
« Reply #24 on: July 08 2019, 09:55:07 PM »
Funny how they only post here when they really need help.  :cool;


Joined the other forum in 01 when I bought the car.


Like I said, I know everyone that commented so far.


I'll try not to bother you guys.




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Re: Need advice, lost some parts in a fire!
« Reply #25 on: July 08 2019, 09:57:05 PM »
don't think you are bothering anyone

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Re: Need advice, lost some parts in a fire!
« Reply #26 on: July 09 2019, 08:02:46 AM »
Post up. I got.opinions.
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Re: Need advice, lost some parts in a fire!
« Reply #27 on: July 09 2019, 10:17:38 AM »

I'll try not to bother you guys.
Damn, not sure what to comment. You certainly are not bothering me.

I am somewhat new to this forum. I make no excuses, I have and intend to gain from my membership. Everybody here gains something.

That said, this forum requires effort and dedication not easily visible or often appreciated.

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Re: Need advice, lost some parts in a fire!
« Reply #28 on: July 09 2019, 11:25:58 AM »


Like I said, I know everyone that commented so far.
I'll try not to bother you guys.
come on Francis lighten up.  :rofl: We all have opinions. BUT I am the only one who is always right  :player:

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Re: Need advice, lost some parts in a fire!
« Reply #29 on: July 09 2019, 11:53:44 AM »


Like I said, I know everyone that commented so far.
I'll try not to bother you guys.
come on Francis lighten up.  :rofl: We all have opinions. BUT I am the only one who is always right  :player:


Ed Baker might argue that!  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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