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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 08:32 PM
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Cool IROC rebuild series on YouTube

Hey guys I don't own my IROC anymore and I'm no longer active on here but I came across this:

https://youtu.be/MwkTab-4_RU

That's part 1 and part 2 just got uploaded today on that channel. I hope you guys enjoy.

I'm looking to buy a mostly original IROC again soon maybe even a roller to build my own from scratch. Hope to be active again someday.

Peace.
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Old Nov 30, 2022 | 01:46 AM
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Re: Cool IROC rebuild series on YouTube

All that suspension and NO Subframe Connectors? What are they thinking?
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Old Nov 30, 2022 | 07:43 AM
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Re: Cool IROC rebuild series on YouTube

Hemmings has been teasing this series for months in their mags. Should be interesting.
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Old Nov 30, 2022 | 10:27 AM
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Re: Cool IROC rebuild series on YouTube

Hahaha never heard someone refer to the hood louvers as 'xylophones' before.

I wish they kept some form of the TPI system intake, like a Stealth Ram or something, but let's see how this build goes.
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Old Nov 30, 2022 | 02:15 PM
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Re: Cool IROC rebuild series on YouTube

Thanks for posting the Link, ODDschrounger!
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Old Dec 1, 2022 | 01:45 AM
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Re: Cool IROC rebuild series on YouTube

That place is a few hours from me if that so its cool to see a VT shop doing the work...hopefully it turns out good. Its also nice to see a 3rd gen getting showcased by Hemmings on a build.
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Old Dec 1, 2022 | 09:10 AM
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Re: Cool IROC rebuild series on YouTube

People that grew up in the 80s are now 40-50 and have the money to buy or build nice nostalgic cars. I just hope the 80s mustangs don't see a resurgence. No matter how old those things get or how long since I've last seen one they still look ugly.
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