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Old 08-23-2006, 04:30 PM
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Default TT LSX 59 Impala nearly complete...finally

Finally nearing completion, few bugs to be worked out, and a couple pieces of trim to be installed, but after a years worth of work, it's almost done.
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Bigger pics http://www.ls1speed.com/59/finished.cfm

Hope to take better pics in the next few days here. Baseline Dyno numbers on 93 octane netted over 640RWHP.

Big thanks to my crew here at Speed Inc. and everyone else involved.

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daym...sleeper from h3ll!

almost perfect...minus the lic plate...
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Now thats a G ride
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old school with the new school. I love it!!
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Very nice work! Very very sweet old school with new tech twist! Love it, wish we could get around to doing a '54 or '55 chev or pontiac.
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Nice work guys, a simply badass car!!!
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That car is the definition of pimpin'....
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Wow, it turned out REALLY nice. I want to go for a cruise.
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That's awesome! Any more details on the motor / drivetrain?
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Originally Posted by Beaflag VonRathburg
That's awesome! Any more details on the motor / drivetrain?
370" Speed Inc Sportsman Short block
ET 215 heads
TU1 Speed Inc Turbo Grind (225/225)
LS6 Intake
4L80E Trans
Precision Converter
Currie 9" 3.50 gear
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i see that car going in a magazine real easy. awesome work speed inc!
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where is my thanks? if it wasnt for me you would be driving around with 50 percent throttle.

no johnny's for you!
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Car looks nice, did you repaint it too Tom?
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I have been watching the progress on the website. Simply Awesome.
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Car looks nice, did you repaint it too Tom?
No, the exterior paint came back to life very nicely. I had the stainless trim restored, and rechromed the bumpers.

I did sandblast the undercarriage, painted it the "correct" color, and had the frame powdercoated.
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Originally Posted by LS1 SPEED INC.
No, the exterior paint came back to life very nicely. I had the stainless trim restored, and rechromed the bumpers.

I did sandblast the undercarriage, painted it the "correct" color, and had the frame powdercoated.
What size hairdryers are those again?
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that car is wicked. Bet you feel like Batman rolling around in it
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Nice work keep it up!
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Originally Posted by V6 Bird
What size hairdryers are those again?
Twin 58's
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Amazing work guys!!! Can't wait to see this thing in person!


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