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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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these are a few that were taken by a friend going to photography school. he didn't like the all black but likes the challenge and wants to take more photos! i'm can't wait to get to the Bonneville salt flats!! , not so much the salt, but the photo's i'm sure will look amazing ... & yes, i know tire shine...















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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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That car is begging for a detail!
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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^ I was thinking the same thing!
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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All of those shots are so much more pleasing to the car then the last set you put up. I like the car and it looks much better without that harsh sunlight you had before.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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tire shine !!!


nice pics
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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i like the blacked out look, your car has the rear mounted turbo, right?
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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nice pics...first is my favorite. Like said above, paint needs some detail work. pic3 says why
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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i'm working on the buffing job. the guy that did it before vanished. but winter is coming up and so is the the bird in the bird cage.. full detailing wont be till spring... yes, i have rear-mount turbo
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Looks good!! Just needs some TLC
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by silverdenali22
Looks good!! Just needs some TLC
+1! Gotta get those tires shining atleast
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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I agree with Brian but thats mean looking car.
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian2006
That car is begging for a detail!
Hah I was going to say that as well. Otherwise its a great looking car and I prefer those formula/firehawks over the T/As of the time 93-96.
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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sweet hawk
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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detail yes..tire shine not exactly.. nothing wrong with clean black matte tires
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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i like it with out the tire shine, im not a big fan of that crap. But i love the black on black
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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bad *** hawk. I love LT1 hawks. nothing at all wrong with the tires either.
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Nice looking TA.
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian2006
That car is begging for a detail!
+20

Sweet ride, could use a good porter cable job though, that's all it needs.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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boy that's a strange looking, low hanging radiator you have.....
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian2006
That car is begging for a detail!
Begging?...I'd say...screaming!
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