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Old May 12, 2014 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 96z28_lt1
God damn this car does some weird things to me in some weird places. Excited to see the full feature on this thing its long over due.


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ok so what is that being driven off the tensioner assembly?
GZ Motorsport vacuum pump....
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Old May 12, 2014 | 11:05 AM
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Thumbs up project Overkill

WOW! You are a master at your craft, I envy guys that have the tools, time & talent to create this kind of car. Now get that bad boy on the 1320 & Race it like you stole it! rive:
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Old May 12, 2014 | 11:30 AM
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Hi, sent PM but couldn't post pic to accompany question. What is that protruding from valve cover to catch can? I need one for my motor to reduce oil fumes emitting from breather. Thanks.
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Old May 13, 2014 | 08:18 PM
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Cleaned up the void where the AC dryer lines used to be. Unlike some that deleted their AC the "correct" way, I improvised a little with a donor block and skilz of a local machinist.




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Old May 14, 2014 | 10:51 AM
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is it wrong to not block those lines off? I never did on my 96 haha
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Old Jun 2, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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Snuck a valve oover on over the weekend. Waiting for few more pieces before I call it good, but its coming along nicely


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Old Jun 2, 2014 | 09:50 PM
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Every time I look at this thread, I think the car couldn't get any more purrrrrty... but then you go and just add something else... dose valve covers doe!!!!

Is this hog gonna make it to GM Nats? Looking to see this masterpiece in person finally!
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by thetmeister05
Every time I look at this thread, I think the car couldn't get any more purrrrrty... but then you go and just add something else... dose valve covers doe!!!!

Is this hog gonna make it to GM Nats? Looking to see this masterpiece in person finally!
Thanks man.....yes, this hog is planning on being there.
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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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Looking good buddy!
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 08:51 PM
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Looking good buddy!
Thanks dude...good hearing from you the other day

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FINALLY! After weeks of fit and finish issues, change this, tweak that....I think its close




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Looks like there is a lot going on in there! Awesome
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 12:54 AM
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This car should be on the cover of Hot Rod magazine
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Originally Posted by westxwitesnake05
Looks like there is a lot going on in there! Awesome
Actually less than before, but yes.....it's complicated.

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This car should be on the cover of Hot Rod magazine
Well seeing how GM High Tech and Camaro Performers are no more....that would be fine
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 07:51 AM
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Wow...almost two months since my last confessional. Must be running out of crap to do

Like every other sail panel suffering from GM's adhesive change way back when, I finally boned up for the fix. Found an unbelievable deal locally on a NIB 6LE piece. Cant wait to get this thing on!



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Just check the sail panel to make sure it's one of the later, better ones. They had an early run that the mold maker sent out that had a slight warp to them and some aremt "flat/level" on the top portion.

These newer ones he's doing with the new company are perfect pieces and fit amazing. Well, they all fit amazingly, just that the earlier ones had some imperfections and the molding/shipping company didn't inspect them to Mark's or Gil's standards before shipping.

Just a heads up. But I'm sure you've don't your due diligence, B!
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Originally Posted by Sommer86
Just check the sail panel to make sure it's one of the later, better ones. They had an early run that the mold maker sent out that had a slight warp to them and some aremt "flat/level" on the top portion.

These newer ones he's doing with the new company are perfect pieces and fit amazing. Well, they all fit amazingly, just that the earlier ones had some imperfections and the molding/shipping company didn't inspect them to Mark's or Gil's standards before shipping.

Just a heads up. But I'm sure you've don't your due diligence, B!
Thanks Mike....according to the seller, this was manufactured within the last 12 months so I hope I got the "good one".
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oh I can't wait to see that installed. I picked up this SS and the roof is now bubbling and I was looking at that piece but unsure how it would look.
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I had the pleasure of meeting Brent and seeing this car in person last month and the car is beautiful! My wife who hates F-body's now even agreed with me. If anyone has a chance to see it in person at a car show don't hesitate as Brent is great!
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Originally Posted by djfury05
I had the pleasure of meeting Brent and seeing this car in person last month and the car is beautiful! My wife who hates F-body's now even agreed with me. If anyone has a chance to see it in person at a car show don't hesitate as Brent is great!
Thanks brother, means a lot coming from THE critique.....and your opinion has some weight too, lol. Really appreciated you guys taking the time out to stop by on your visit.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 04:32 AM
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Wow. What an amazing engine bay. Great job, man.
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