Making Progress (pictures Included)
05-14-2008, 11:30 AM
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RE: Making Progress (pictures Included)
Thanks for the compliments. I used DupliColor engine enamel in Ford Red. Removed everything, sanded it all really good, taped it up, 3 coats of primer, 3 coats of paint, and 3 coats of clear.
05-14-2008, 11:59 AM
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RE: Making Progress (pictures Included)
Thanks Mellow.....If you want, we can just trade cars straight up....then your rails and TB will already be painted!!
Just trying to help you out!!! LOL
Just trying to help you out!!! LOL
05-14-2008, 12:51 PM
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RE: Making Progress (pictures Included)
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I know I may get 100 different suggestions, but what are the best looking hood struts out there (functional as well)? I would probably go with a polished finish to match the rest of the stuff.
I know I may get 100 different suggestions, but what are the best looking hood struts out there (functional as well)? I would probably go with a polished finish to match the rest of the stuff.
05-14-2008, 01:29 PM
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RE: Making Progress (pictures Included)
Looks great, and I completely agree about the head lights, they just dont go with that grill you have, mabe if it was an all black grill it would look better, but as far as "functional" hood struts I dont think any of them really are that functional, mostly for looks.
05-14-2008, 02:09 PM
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RE: Making Progress (pictures Included)
REDLINE HOOD STRUTS!!!! They are by far the best looking, cleanest, and easiest to install. Took me about 15 minutes to put them on and they make both polished and black.
05-14-2008, 02:22 PM
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RE: Making Progress (pictures Included)
easily my favorite engine bay for how stock it is.. (no offense).. but theres very few things done to it.. and it look killer!.. i have done some stuff to mine, and had planned on doing my TB, rails, and either leaving my VC's polished, or painting them as well.. and now you have inspired me.. looks amazing.. the red against our alloy engine bays look awesome..
great job man!.. ps.. how long do think it took you?..
great job man!.. ps.. how long do think it took you?..
05-14-2008, 02:33 PM
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RE: Making Progress (pictures Included)
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easily my favorite engine bay for how stock it is.. (no offense).. but theres very few things done to it.. and it look killer!.. i have done some stuff to mine, and had planned on doing my TB, rails, and either leaving my VC's polished, or painting them as well.. and now you have inspired me.. looks amazing.. the red against our alloy engine bays look awesome..
great job man!.. ps.. how long do think it took you?..
easily my favorite engine bay for how stock it is.. (no offense).. but theres very few things done to it.. and it look killer!.. i have done some stuff to mine, and had planned on doing my TB, rails, and either leaving my VC's polished, or painting them as well.. and now you have inspired me.. looks amazing.. the red against our alloy engine bays look awesome..
great job man!.. ps.. how long do think it took you?..
Well, I was taking my time, being very careful, and drinking a beer after each bolt. LOL I removed everything in about an hour and a half to 2 hours, then painted everything the next day, let it sit over night, and installed the next day (used the same beer method).