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Old 09-18-2005, 01:56 AM
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just finishing up the engine bay. have a peek!
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Old 09-18-2005, 04:05 AM
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Dude that looks like 970294357 times better
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Old 09-18-2005, 10:42 AM
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if that was my concrete floor I whoop ya ****L*
what year car 84-85?
looks better also reroute some of the wiring and vac line for a cleaner look
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Old 09-18-2005, 11:21 AM
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yea alot better looking man
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Old 09-18-2005, 01:08 PM
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that made a big difference when you painted it also i agree with vfast hide some of the wiring
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Old 09-18-2005, 03:08 PM
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thats what im doin now is the wiring. I forgot to drain the tranny!!! The block goes in this week to be magnafluxed so i will start on it soon. Its an 83 but the powertrain and interior is out from an 85 so at least the seats are nicer. thanks all
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Old 09-18-2005, 06:59 PM
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the exahust on the ground was the give away
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Old 09-18-2005, 09:34 PM
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speaking of the exhaust, ant one know if headers will bolt on to the existing exhaust? I was concerned about the angle of the bends matching up with the headers
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Old 09-18-2005, 11:34 PM
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how did u paint that? did u justl ike spray paint it or what? Looks nice as shi* though
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Old 09-19-2005, 12:01 AM
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yea its spray paint. primered it first then 6 coats of paint and 4 coats of clear. with a fine sanding inbetween. cant tell i used spray paint though. its even nice and smooth.i just started on the body wrk today. luckily it dosnt need a lot. cant wait till spring!
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