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Mar 20, 2010 | 04:23 PM

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Engine compartment Questions

Ok I am going to be swapping an LS2 in to my TA and I am going to be doing a little work to my engine compartment. I have been looking at a lot of threads about this and this is not going to be a show car so I think I am really trying to restore it and just keep it looking good. I just bought this car last year and it has been driven in the snow rain and everything in between. Anyway this car has lots of corrosion from all the salt and grime. My question is can I restore a lot of these parts or should I just buy new? If I should buy new do you have any links where to buy the parts such as ground studs, brake lines, and nuts and bolts ETC..... Thanks for your help!

Mar 20, 2010 | 07:37 PM

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I can post pics of what I mean if need be.

Mar 20, 2010 | 11:04 PM

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Most parts stores carry those type bolts and nuts, but you can take your time and clean and repaint just as easy

Mar 21, 2010 | 12:25 PM

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Ya I can't seem to find what I'm looking for at the parts stores around here. Hell I might just try relocating some of this stuff. Wasn't the plan but might be worth it in the long run.

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Mar 21, 2010 | 08:11 PM

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Anyone else got any tips or links for parts?

Mar 21, 2010 | 10:11 PM

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i do remember seeing a bunch of bolt kits on ebay, might have luck there

Mar 22, 2010 | 03:00 AM

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Ya I'll have too look into eBay. I was hoping there'd be a vendor on here or something but I'm horrible and navigating websites sometimes

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Mar 22, 2010 | 04:25 PM

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Ok cool I'll check it out. Thanks.

Mar 22, 2010 | 05:07 PM

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DO you just want stock stuff thats doesnt look old and rusty? If so find someone in classifieds thats parting out a lower mile southern car and all that stuff should look good and be dirt cheap.

Mar 22, 2010 | 06:54 PM

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From: Brookings, OR www.yofab.com

Not sure if your looking for dress up stuff? If you are, checkout:

http://store.specializedstainless.co...let/StoreFront

http://store.yoastfabrication.com/servlet/StoreFront

Let me know if you have any questions.

Mar 22, 2010 | 07:00 PM

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Not really looking for dress up stuff but it's worth a look at it. Thanks a bunch for the links!

Mar 22, 2010 | 07:00 PM

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DO you just want stock stuff thats doesnt look old and rusty? If so find someone in classifieds thats parting out a lower mile southern car and all that stuff should look good and be dirt cheap.

Hey that's not a bad idea as well. I'd like new but if I could get some used stuff way cheaper that'd be great!

Mar 22, 2010 | 08:00 PM

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Yofab I just checked ur links and I must say that's a kickass kit you've got! If I have the money when the time comes that'll definitly be the way I go.

Mar 22, 2010 | 08:05 PM

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Yofab I just checked ur links and I must say that's a kickass kit you've got! If I have the money when the time comes that'll definitly be the way I go.

i want that kit SOOO bad too. been wanting it for a 1-2 years now. still havent gotten around to it. i WILL eventually buy it though.

Mar 22, 2010 | 10:51 PM

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Lol ya I've been staring at the kit since he posted the link. One more question. As far as the brake lines for the abs could I polish, paint or replace these? Mine are corroded really bad and there is some rust on the nuts.