Todd2001SS

Maybe tomorrow after I finish detailing the nooks, I can start putting it on. About 18 long hours to get the intake to this point...

Have to have the Bling Bling effect... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Before Polishing...
<img src="http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_b/275000-275999/275544_86_full.jpg" alt=" - " />

After Polishing...
<img src="http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_b/275000-275999/275544_85_full.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img src="http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_b/275000-275999/275544_84_full.jpg" alt=" - " />

I am Dying to see it Here...
<img src="http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_b/275000-275999/275544_65_full.jpg" alt=" - " />

theblur98ss

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Looks awesome. How in the world do you get down in the nooks and crannies? I've got about 13hrs into my water pump and I'm having all kinds of trouble getting to some of the spots.

Todd2001SS

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by theblur98ss:
<strong> Looks awesome. How in the world do you get down in the nooks and crannies? I've got about 13hrs into my water pump and I'm having all kinds of trouble getting to some of the spots. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You just gave me a bad flash back of the water pump.

I have a flexible 5ft shaft that hooks on my grinder which has a 4in wheel on the end. It has saved my life for small areas. It is nice having the part sitting on a table and polishing it.

BUT, those tight nooks, OMG, I used a detail sander to sand them, then my dremmel to smooth and polish. I left the underside rough, but shined it. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Learning to flex the loose wheel in those tight spots is the best way to do it.

I'll tell you, I did not touch the intake with a sander yet, I polished my butt off for those hours to get it smooth. Tomorrow the nooks, I did start using the dremmel tonight to get a jump on things for tomorrow. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

PongoX11

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Wow, Looks awesome! Cant wait to see the installed pics <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

Tudds

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What is that yellow or is that just a glare?
Looks good either way <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

DARK AGE 53

Todd, I can't understand why you just don't want to drive a plain looking car, I do. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Great job.

Al

doc2121

I did my lingenfelter last fall and it looks sweet on the car, itll be worth it when its done! Check it out:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...50661987zIIsnj

Andy

<small>[ March 30, 2003, 09:15 AM: Message edited by: doc2121 ]</small>

Todd2001SS

Thanks for the compliments!

Al...my car looks plain on the outside, stealth. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Tudds..,Garage lighting gives it that yellow reflection.

doc2121...Your car is really nice, I have seen pic of it, the intake is a nice touch. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

unit213

Looks amazing as usual. I'm pretty sure that you can buy the manifold polished. Why did you choose to go this route? Projects are half the fun so I understand if that's your reason.

98ghost4mula

looks god cant wait to see it ont he car
trying to do some polising of my own but but when u say detail sander and loose wheel what are u talking about im having trouble sanding cant find grit higherr than 220 help

Steve1969LS1

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Looking good Todd!!!

I imagine thats a lot of polishing and as usual you did a great job <img border="0" alt="[pimp]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_pimp.gif" />

Cant wait to see it on the car.. dont ya just love them shiny parts?? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Doc2121.. nice to see you over here at this board <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

WhiteDeathLS1

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Get some installed pics up soon. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Ling_650vette

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Nice job...probably saved ya some dinero buyin it, and doin it yourself too

Todd2001SS

Thanks again! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

I am glad you put up with me posting, lol.

unit213...I do all of my own polishing as a hobby. Pretty proud, I did everything myself so far on the car. I more than reached my goal of a return on my investment buying the equipment, and it is very rewarding. Cost was $15, Time Free, lol.

98ghost4mula...Here is a like to a write up I did that may help you. Polishing Tips

Steve...Your car is the pinnacle. In the next couple weeks I am going for a little more detail but you are way beyond me. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

Well I need to get polishing. I did three of my caliper brackets then the intake came, needless to say I jumped on polishing the intake. Now I have one wheel not polished, lol.

<small>[ March 30, 2003, 07:12 PM: Message edited by: Todd2001SS ]</small>

unit213

Your blower is icing on the cake too. Gotta love that!

Mark IXZD 150

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Cool! Have you considered taking it to a machine shop and having them mill down the Weiand logo and machining your own design or something on that square chunk that sticks up. If so, I'll help you out with the artwork.

Trojan T/A

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That looks really nice. I've been wanting to get one of those myself. I was wondering though if one could grind off the Weiand label and make it appear as if it was never there?

Steve1969LS1

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Mark IXZD 150:
<strong> Cool! Have you considered taking it to a machine shop and having them mill down the Weiand logo and machining your own design or something on that square chunk that sticks up. If so, I'll help you out with the artwork. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">My thoughts exactly.. maybe a script "Supercharged" then you could even have the word filled with powderpaint <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Or I thought of having a billet plate made to fit the area..

Cant wait to see it installed <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Todd2001SS

Mark, Trojan, Steve,

Not a bad idea. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Mark IXZD 150

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Todd2001SS:
<strong> Mark, Trojan, Steve,

Not a bad idea. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">E-mail me. Give me the dimesions and some ideas of what you might want. Maybe an SS logo or a red bowtie, or like Steve suggested, maybe 'supercharged LS1'....

<small>[ March 30, 2003, 10:34 PM: Message edited by: Mark IXZD 150 ]</small>