It looks beautiful. I like blue . I will wait for the smooth can to come out, but in the mean time, I'll see how well it does for everyone that got them.
I checked tracking about 5:00am today - said it had left N Houston facility so I had a good idea I'd get it today. Came home, no mail yet, got ready to leave to run errands and saw the postman down the street working his way toward my end.
Decided to wait and take delivery personally. Very good choice - had to sign for it! Otherwise I'd be waiting until tomorrow!
Mine has the same mfg date, 5/15/08. Weighs more than expected, look cool, Hope I have a pinion that'll work!
Overall, very nice... but I really must say that the back end of the motor looks poor; aesthetics wise. Like the shaft doesn't appear to have a nice cut, and the endbell has dents in it. Just thought I would point that out.
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