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Rearend makeover - Hugger SS

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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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Cool Rearend makeover - Hugger SS

Thought you guys might like to see the tranformation in steps that I've done to the hugger orange SS.

First photo: completely stock


Second photo: Added export style tail lights, and reflective CAMARO decal insert.


Third photo: Replaced tailpanel with gloss black one, added '97 style hugger/white SS emblem, and Hurst shifter emblem (the car is originally a Hurst equipped SS). "99 HOSS" vanity plate.


Fourth photo: close-up of '97 style SS emblem and export light.


The car has much more attitude now, I like it

Tony
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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Lookin good!
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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Looks good Tony....good thinkin on the 30th ss badges definatly sets it off
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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Lookin' good! Are you going to put Camaro inserts back in with the black panel?
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:43 AM
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Badass Tony! It looks much more propa' now!
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1 Sounds
Lookin' good! Are you going to put Camaro inserts back in with the black panel?
nope! looks more classic all black.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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looks good!
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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Looks great Tony!

Joe, we'll make a trip to TX this summer, just make sure Tony has theft insurance...
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Originally Posted by xp3nd4bl3
Looks great Tony!

Joe, we'll make a trip to TX this summer, just make sure Tony has theft insurance...
[Napoleon Dynamite/] YESSSSSSS! [\Napoleon Dynamite]

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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 11:50 AM
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That looks great Tony. Where can you pick up the export tails?
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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Looks great!BTW where did you locate the Hurst badge?
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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Tony, looks good!
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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Looks good man!
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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Export tail lights I bought off of another member here. They are no longer produced and are quite pricey at $500 a pair typically. I've seen them sell for up to $650 a pair on ebay.

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Looks great!BTW where did you locate the Hurst badge?
Jegs has them: http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...17&prmenbr=361
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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Tony,
Where did you get the 30th anniv. badge at? I've been looking for a badge like that for a while. Thanks for any help.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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ebay for the emblems.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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Looks good, are you still getting CME?
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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yes, I haven't gotten the grille, mirrors, or CME painted yet. Dropping them off next week.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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Tony, I see your selling your 35th Anniversary....I bet your gonna miss it, but I can understand that a 05 Vette and an open garage space would be a good reason!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...539011607&rd=1
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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Looks great.
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