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Old 03-18-2012, 03:22 PM
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cars been wrapped,will be done this week.built custom dash with auto meter gauges.the steering wheel is a frant.fits the style of the build.the stock front lights got ousted for a custom molded strosek style doubles with fog lights.calipers came out nice in yellow all around,will contrast wheel with the Matte black.And i also molded out the fins in the front fenders.note,all the pics were before it was all done.new finished pics next week.i want to buy a better cam ,and not use my phone.
 
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Old 03-19-2012, 07:29 PM
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welcome back to the Chevy chronicles.just bought the new headlights.using the old 300c lights i had to custom mold new.then just install these beauties when they get here.the honey comb mesh from Kamei is backordered till the middle of next month.alsio pictured.molded out the front emblem.like it better without plus the paint never sticks to it.you had to wrap it in vinyl.gonna finish the vehicle wrap teusday night ,should be just bout hot enough to take out.molded ot all the lines where bumpers meet with bumper repair epoxy and wrap over it in one piece.FEEL free to leave any constructive comments guys.or just let me know how youre upgrades are doing. p.s i am building the SLS front bumper prototype next month when i get time,and another bumper.
 
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Old 03-19-2012, 08:47 PM
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Damn, you aren't messing around! I enjoy the updates.
 
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Old 03-19-2012, 10:13 PM
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installing these goodies next week.when the tenants pay their rent.on the 8 th.lol. just throw pretty girl pics .we need models. p.s now take youre credit cards out.hehe
 
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Old 03-20-2012, 12:55 AM
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Grip.not to call youre name,but,11.8 is hella fast.gtr and zr1 are 11.5 stock.thats very good company to keep.
 
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Old 03-20-2012, 01:14 AM
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everything is coming up all most done finished pics by next week.
 
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Old 03-20-2012, 06:59 PM
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my trans builder seems to think this 9"Ford rear can handle 500 ft torque?i hope hes right.
 
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Old 03-20-2012, 11:01 PM
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my trans builder seems to think this 9"Ford rear can handle 500 ft torque?i hope hes right.
LOL, I think he's right.
 
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Old 03-21-2012, 10:26 AM
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Are you srt6 guys impressed with the needswings intake claims.thats one hell of a nice intake manifold ,and claiming 20 hp with better gas milage ,seems it could pay for itself in the long run ,idont know.
 
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Old 03-21-2012, 12:05 PM
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This was hands down the best deal i found on a turn key 327 5.3 chevy crate ,at $7400.puts you in the serious class.to say the least.when you consider adding headers intake and other minors to any crossfire is 3000 to 4000.turbo is 5000 tuned you can buy this and it comes 400hp 390 torque,fully forged feul injected with all acceories and throttle body.wiring harness and headers also .sweet deal for a warranty brand new motor with a new rear youre out the box brand new for the price of a turbo.and youre fully forged so after you recoup the price you spend,at later date you can boost.easy.companies name is TurnKey crate .com
 
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Old 03-21-2012, 12:26 PM
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at $7400 puts you in... 400hp 390 torque
Any reason you would not buy a low mileage 5 litre Mercedes V8 for under $2K and have a strong motor (over 300HP with plenty of modding potential) and that bolts into the existing motor mounts, etc.?

I can't wait to see this project completed, just curious is all.
 
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Old 03-21-2012, 08:46 PM
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had a 500sl motor for 250 over at tvt when i was there getting my suspension done.gave a deposit and then reniged.once you tag out in the game youre gone.foot in the water youre wet.anyway i like the chevy cam and hard powerful exhaust banging out the sides of that beast as i rattle down the track at the tune of a 9.9 quarter with the sweetest RT. basically i dont have the luxury of an SRT ,so i gotta buy muscle cheap.lol talk to guys later.got the rest of my car wrap in the mail today and im headed out.bye
 
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I think he's gonna do it.. Best of luck!! Squirrel Crusher
 
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Old 03-22-2012, 01:00 AM
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na. not taken that way Boiler.i love the Rain over there.you make it rain sick.sickkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!i need the motivation to get the will to want to finish.ill be doing pics,mack out photos.next week
 
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i love the Rain over there.you make it rain sick
LOL that is Obama making it rain with YOUR tax dollars LOL
 
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Any final product?
 
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Old 10-26-2012, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by robertalive
my trans builder seems to think this 9"Ford rear can handle 500 ft torque?i hope hes right.
Now you are on to something...that will work just fine for a "one off custom car" w/ 500 hp...keep the photos coming...
 
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Looks like another "full of bull" dead-end build???
 
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Old 10-26-2012, 10:43 PM
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Looks like another "full of bull" dead-end build???
And I was trying to be positive...lol...
 
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Old 12-27-2012, 11:23 PM
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pacing myself.i was caught up prior to redoing carpet in soundproofing with second skins.ill be done soon.looking by valentines day.moving to Denver in march.the trucking buisness pays much better out there.get into some lightweight real estate.maybe open another cafe racer style barber shop.ill feel it out.car is coming along.trust first thing when the thing is done im posting a you tube video.be honest not so much caught up on the progression pics as i am giving you guys the total finished pics.bye
 


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