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Old 02-08-2017 | 01:08 AM
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Probably 8-12 hours of labor
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Old 02-08-2017 | 09:46 AM
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Well I'm making progress, found two places nearby that will do the work and one has provided a quote.
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Old 02-08-2017 | 10:18 AM
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Ed, If I had time this spring I would do it for you at no charge, but involved with a kitchen and livingroom remodel at the house. If you want PM me with the shop that is going to do it
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Old 02-08-2017 | 11:13 AM
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Ed, If I had time this spring I would do it for you at no charge, but involved with a kitchen and livingroom remodel at the house. If you want PM me with the shop that is going to do it
Thank you, I'll pm the info.
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Old 02-08-2017 | 11:24 AM
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another option is to do what I did, I hired someone to install and align, Than I did all of the hookups. He charged me 4 - 5 hours of labor. Than it took me about 8 hours to hook everything up and re install the drives. Wasn't complicated, but it isn't the funnest job in the world
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Old 02-08-2017 | 11:35 AM
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It depends.

Installing two BBC in a full stagger 39' Top Gun is a VASTLY different experience than installing the same in a 30' Baja.
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Old 02-08-2017 | 11:36 AM
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another option is to do what I did, I hired someone to install and align, Than I did all of the hookups. He charged me 4 - 5 hours of labor. Than it took me about 8 hours to hook everything up and re install the drives. Wasn't complicated, but it isn't the funnest job in the world
Doing it once or twice is easy enough, but the pros have to factor in chiropractic visits and compensatory beers to make it worthwhile.
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Old 02-08-2017 | 11:57 AM
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If I didn't have a homeowners association to deal with and a 72 year old body this post wouldn't be here !!! I've also done this stuff in the past so I have some knowledge regarding what it takes to complete the work. And yes I know there is the possibility for some form of glitch.
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Old 02-08-2017 | 11:58 AM
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It depends.

Installing two BBC in a full stagger 39' Top Gun is a VASTLY different experience than installing the same in a 30' Baja.
32' Fountain.
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Old 02-08-2017 | 12:11 PM
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32' Fountain.
I know what that's like and not fun is a understatement. I will never own another side by side.
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