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Feb 28, 2003 | 06:32 PM

Steve1969LS1

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More goodies for the car.. pics

Well blingyclause delivered more goodies for the SS today..

Back from the powder painter are all the engine brackets.. they were all ground smooth then powdered in charcoal grey metallic.. Brackets done were for the PS, AC and ALT. I also had the rear caliper hangers ground smooth and powder painted the same. Same for power steering cooler. The fuel rail and timing cover were done in red <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> -- notice the painful shine of the AC evaporator <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/parts.jpg" alt=" - " />

Here is a test fit pic with the brackets.. I know the timing cover seems a bit much but remembe that most of it is hidden by the water pump:

<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/testfit.jpg" alt=" - " />

Chrome parts (STB, TCS bracket, pulleys, etc) should be done next week.. Im also having all the various bolts chromed..

Thanks for letting me share <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Feb 28, 2003 | 06:35 PM

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Feb 28, 2003 | 06:44 PM

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I'm not sure what it is about ur engine bay, but for the first time I've been inspired to maybe do a little detailing underneath my hood. Good job! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Feb 28, 2003 | 06:58 PM

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Will the madness ever end? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

Simply awesome Steve! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

<blockquote>quote:<hr /> Im also having all the various bolts chromed..
<hr /></blockquote>Someone page Jim @GMHTP and tell him about Steve's ride. It'll be on the cover for every issue!

Feb 28, 2003 | 07:00 PM

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Damb that is Sweeeeet... <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

Feb 28, 2003 | 07:03 PM

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You guys don't know this secret, but Steve told us in the Admin section that he chrome plated his pistons too! <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />

Tony

Feb 28, 2003 | 07:08 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Nine Ball:
 You guys don't know this secret, but Steve told us in the Admin section that he chrome plated his pistons too! <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />

Tony <hr /></blockquote>SHHHHHHHHH.. you werent supposed to tell.. Next you will tell them about how I chromed the inside of the oil pan! <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />

Actually I didnt do THAT much chrome.. mostly powder paint.. I chose the dark grey metallic color becaus it goes well with pewter/red and it hides any dirt that builds between cleanings..

Thanks for the comments <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

BTW.. I think my car is too slow for GMHTP.. lol.. at least with me driving it in the 3120 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

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Feb 28, 2003 | 07:58 PM

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Feb 28, 2003 | 08:01 PM

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WOW!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

Did you have the ac canister chromed or is that just polished?

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Feb 28, 2003 | 08:21 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JPWS6:
 WOW!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

Did you have the ac canister chromed or is that just polished?

<img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>Thats just polished.. they do a fine job at the shop I use.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> We were going to clear powder it but we are unsure of whats inside it and if it could handle the heat process of powderpainting.. So im going to try a product called Z00PSEAL on all the polish..

Hi, my name is Steven and im a modaholic.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Feb 28, 2003 | 08:29 PM

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Nice job Steve! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Steve2000SS:
3120
<hr /></blockquote>Do you mean 1320 as in the 1/4 mile?

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[ February 28, 2003, 08:31 PM: Message edited by: VIP1 ]

Feb 28, 2003 | 08:33 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by VIP1:
 Nice job Steve! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Steve2000SS:
3120
<hr /></blockquote>Do you mean 1320 as in the 1/4 mile?

--VIP1 <hr /></blockquote>DOH!! yea.. typo.. Or at 3120 it could be a roadrace.. lol..

Feb 28, 2003 | 08:56 PM

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MY EYES!...MY EYES!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />

Truely awe inspiring! <img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />

Feb 28, 2003 | 09:49 PM

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Stunning, just absolutely stunning! <img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />

Makes my efforts look pitiful. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

Feb 28, 2003 | 10:09 PM

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Steve, Steve, One word...WOW <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Your doing it right, nothing less than perfect.

Way to go. I have another (at least) a year to get near the job you are doing. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

I hope someday I will have the chance to see your car in person. First class, nothing but first class, way to go. You will by far have the nicest SS.

Your car is AWESOME! Keep the pics comming. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

I knew you would be the first to really make perfection happen on an SS, Kudo's my friend, nice work. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Mar 1, 2003 | 12:14 AM

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I think I see some dirt on that canister... tisk tisk its a shame..yeah I dunno what I'm saying either
Looks amazing

Mar 1, 2003 | 10:08 AM

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I was gonna recommend that Zoopseal to you. Apply it once every 6months/year or so...no more constant re-polishing all the time. Hell, YOU'll probably go into polishing D-Ts Only apply SMALL amounts to your rag at a time, though.

Oh yeah...as always, super job. Very tasteful.

FWIW, I don't think the red cover is too much at all.

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