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    I'm a failure... craaaap!

    Well, as many here know, I started a project many, MANY moons ago... installing the LS1 into the VX... I haven't got much left to do, but I find myself shorter and shorter on time every day... I haven't turned a wrench on the project in months and now I am ready to throw in the towel. Yeah, I know, I know... there are plenty who will say, "I told ya so!"... unfortunately, the scrapping of the project isn't do to it not being possible, its more due to life as a single dad... now I am adding onto the family... I mean, I am engaged and so will be adding a wife and two kids to myself and my son... more than will fit in my VX or my fiances car... so not only am I scrapping my project, I am also going to sell or trade my '01 VX too... I'll be waiting for my hate mail!

    If anyone is interested in the project and details of what is remaining, let me know... its gonna be a serious fire-sale... plan to see it for less than the salvage value of the vehicle... if someone was looking for a project (putting it lightly), this is your chance... I will let it go for $4000 obo... I'm sure there is enough in parts value to make it worth it... it could be built to be a dedicated trail-rig with ease in my mind... if only I had the time! lol

    If anyone is interested in a VX in GREAT condition, my '01 with under 60K miles, Silver with black/gray interior, completely stock except OME 912 rear springs and Nitto Terra Grappler 285/60/18" tires, I will be happy to work out a fair price. I just really need a minimum of five seats and I don't have time for projects or toys... guess I'm gonna have to wait until retirement... figuring at 34 years old, I'm almost halfway to retirement! lol

    Anywho... let the hate mail and messages fly... I'll be around... in and out. I'll chat with y'all later! BTW, I can be reached via email at rreed17@kc.rr.com .
    Coach... aka Randy! (I often forget who I really am!)

    My 2000 Ironman VX!... Nitto Terra Grapplers 285/60/18's on stock 18" rims, Power Vault Muffler, Tone Monday's custom tow package, OME 912 Springs, custom audio/video/multimedia computer system in the works! Transformation to LS1 V-8 Power as we speak!
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    I'm sorry to hear that -I had been watching your progress with great interest.
    But, you gotta do what you gotta do -I was just test driving an Audi allroad the other day.

    All I really want is details of your experiences -specifically the challenges faced in weeding the wiring on the harness and finding a transmission to transfer case adapter.

    Good luck in your sale!

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    Bummer coach.... and I really wanted to see it come to life.......... So what do you have left to do? Last I remember you were just working out the wiring..... You have the tranny and everything hooked up correct? It's been a while, did you retain TOD? I am interested!
    2001 Ironman Daily Driver... 3.5" suspension lift (OME912 springs and 1" spring spacer), ball joint flip, 1.5" front diff. drop, 33"x12.5 TrXus MT, 16x10 Eagle Alloy rims, Interceptor, PV muffler, K&N air filter, Alpine Supercharger, Bilstein shocks, and some trimming.

    2000 Ironman Project LS-1 VX... very slow progress but someday....... ohhhhh someday......

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    no hate mail here...glad to hear you found somebody!!!
    Don
    Western North Carolina...
    Veni, Vidi, Velcro
    (I came, I saw, I stuck around)

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    Hey Randy. Sorry to hear you can't finish it! Email sent!
    Steve

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    No sweat Randy! Failure isn't measured as finding happiness in your life, that's called success. Believe me, I'm the king of re-prioritizing projects and dreams. Seen any carbon fiber from me yet? Nope, but there's a 2400 square foot building sitting on a pallet waiting for the various production equipment I've been accumulating and storing. When will it happen? Who knows, I've got a family to put into a new home first!

    So be happy! The nice thing about the VX is you can almost always find one cheap. Down the road you may find the time and an even better idea to make those dreams come true!
    Over 20 years of Isuzu enjoyment...

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    Talking hmmmm...

    Quitter!!!!!

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