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Original Empi 5's - how prone to grenading are they?
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danny gabbard
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Re: Original Empi 5's - how prone to grenading are they?
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any time you cast alum in dirty sand your going to have imperfection in material
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horatiocaine
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Re: Original Empi 5's - how prone to grenading are they?
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I hear they very prone to failure. I had one explode when one of the studs that holds the 2 halves together let loose. It did end up going through my neighbors roof. I got to pay to repair the roof and ceiling. My wheel exploded while mounting a tire. My friend had one grenade ahile driving over some RR tracks, he warned me I did not listen. They make great hose reels
Andy
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speedwell
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Re: Original Empi 5's - how prone to grenading are they?
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February 17, 2008, 15:18:39 pm »
welcome to the lounge andy hope you will enjoy this place
pictures of your oval
, i love you car when she was on the cover of sept 98 hot vws
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horatiocaine
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Re: Original Empi 5's - how prone to grenading are they?
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February 17, 2008, 17:47:40 pm »
Thanks for the kind words. I miss the look of those Empi 5-Spokes. Heres my car recently, dash has changed since '98, and rear rides on 165's now.
Andy
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Cornpanzer
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February 17, 2008, 17:57:35 pm »
Such a sweet car, that cover is still one of my favorites!
What shows are you working on nowadays Andy?
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Rennsurfer
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February 17, 2008, 18:06:50 pm »
If any of you get a chance to see this car in person... DO IT. Here's a shot from yesterday.
Incredible attention to detail, everywhere, throughout.
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horatiocaine
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Been working on Some CSI Miami, Eli Stone and a few movies. Since November I have been working on repaint the inside of the house, thanks to Hollywood Writers who want more money! Gave me a chance to dig out the Oval and start driving it again. It has been neglected for the last 7 years. I was very amazed at the attention the VW's were getting, I go to Autobooks very often on Saturdays and did not think VW's would be that well received with that crowd. I was wrong.
Andy
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