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Old 03-15-2005, 11:39 PM
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so who was really first? - not that it matters
I see that Huck claims to be the 'inventor of the 5-speed swap' and CigarJohnny claims to be the 'owner of the first 5-speed SVX'. So who's lying?
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Old 03-15-2005, 11:44 PM
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I see that Huck claims to be the 'inventor of the 5-speed swap' and CigarJohnny claims to be the 'owner of the first 5-speed SVX'. So who's lying?
Huck? Or CigarJohnny? Does this have the makings of a Batman sequel or what?
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Old 03-15-2005, 11:58 PM
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Huck? Or CigarJohnny? Does this have the makings of a Batman sequel or what?
mmm, for whom did Huck sell his car? is it to Cigarjohnny? yeah i think that...
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Old 03-16-2005, 12:02 AM
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mmm, for whom did Huck sell his car? is it to Cigarjohnny? yeah i think that...
Ahhhh!! You gave away the ending of the movie!!
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Old 03-16-2005, 12:10 AM
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Ahhhh!! You gave away the ending of the movie!!
Oupsssssssss, sorry for ruining this thread
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Old 03-16-2005, 12:17 AM
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Oupsssssssss, sorry for ruining this thread
SPOILER!!
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Old 03-16-2005, 12:50 AM
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SPOILER!!
Come onnnnn, stop it!!!
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Old 03-16-2005, 02:57 AM
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Old 03-16-2005, 04:47 AM
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Old 03-16-2005, 04:49 AM
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That's why Huck is the "Inventor of the 5-speed swap" and I am the "Owner of the 1st 5-speed SVX". A subtle but important difference.

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Old 03-16-2005, 05:15 AM
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uuuuhhhh....yeah.....what Johnny said
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Old 03-17-2005, 02:41 PM
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So how many miles have been put on the 5-speed since conversion. curious if there has been any problems.
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Old 03-17-2005, 02:42 PM
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Old 03-18-2005, 05:03 AM
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Hey johnny your new nickname is gonna be "johnny 5"
Oh, please......I'd have to smack you.

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Old 03-18-2005, 04:21 PM
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So how many miles have been put on the 5-speed since conversion. curious if there has been any problems.
The main problem I have is trying to wipe the smile off my face. My conversion has been running for 16 months now.
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