VW Thing Engine

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THINGE
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VW Thing Engine

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Let the process begin from transforming a tired old 1600 into a peppy 1776. I guess this means I'll be pulling the thing out to Tune Up day to work on the brakes.

Aaron's Shop
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The muffler refused to come off.
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Out it comes.
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Look how much higher the car rides without the engine.
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Sweet, Aaron doesn't waste any time! Throw that carb in the lake. :twisted:
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Good call on the rebuild Brandon. I'd put a 25HP 6 volt in it, but don't listen to me. :D

What's Aaron hiding under the tarp? a lowered Yugo? :lol:
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