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Old 06-05-2009   #31 (permalink)
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Here are some pics of a Stang built for racing in Europe. I am sure you can get a few pointers from these pics to put yours on a diet.
I never realized how big the 281s were till I see a 302 in this car.


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i know exactly what you should do. take EVERYTHING OFF EXCEPT, the gas tank, the engine, the pedals, and a steering wheel
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i know exactly what you should do. take EVERYTHING OFF EXCEPT, the gas tank, the engine, the pedals, and a steering wheel
How about some tires?????
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tires are so over rated... I hear the new thing is to just add wings and fly... oh wait... then it isnt a car now is it? All I can say is you can make a fat kid loose weight but wats harder is to make him stop believiving he is fat. Ur mustang will prob always be a fatty, its born that way
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tires are so over rated... I hear the new thing is to just add wings and fly... oh wait... then it isnt a car now is it? All I can say is you can make a fat kid loose weight but wats harder is to make him stop believiving he is fat. Ur mustang will prob always be a fatty, its born that way
Plus the timing sensors are on the ground.....
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Plus the timing sensors are on the ground.....
U know this reminds me of that Family guy when Peter goes redneck and fills his truck up with jet fuel thinking hell be able to fly like TopGun.... lol total random but u know u love me lol
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