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Old May 16, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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Default Wanted to detail a few things and.....

...it got a little out of hand .


Not too bad, got some accessories off, intake, had a few ideas about some other things...


...now I can get to those tough to reach places!


Lol, I think I over did it. It's like a damn disease! LOTS of room to clean now!!
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Old May 16, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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LOL, wow now that's OCD if I ever saw it
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Old May 16, 2005 | 05:56 PM
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WOW, I thought I was **** about detailing and getting every little spot. I have not gone quite that far.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 06:06 PM
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Damn are you done yet? lol do you have after shots of it?
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Old May 16, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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Now those are the pictures of a dedicated engine detailer. Can't wait to see the finished pics!
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Old May 16, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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wow wanna clean mine next???
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Old May 16, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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yeah same here I'll give you $10
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Old May 16, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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OCD in the worst way!!!

I entertained selling the car at the end of last year to take on a 'project' car...you know, old muscle new tech kind of thing. Changed my mind mid winter to make the car I already owned into a project. I already knew the car inside and out and with 16k on the clock it still smelled new, so what the hell, right?

Soooooo....I sold the wheels and tires. Then I sold the motor (it wasn't really a cleaning thing, sorry....pics are actually from this past weekend). New motor should near the 600 pony (N/A ), a LOT more shiny stuff, upgraded brakes, suspension and obviously a new look in the wheel and tire department. It will show as well as go .

Considering the amount of time its going to take me to take it all on, factoring in the budget, should be rolling this time next year - maybe sooner if I can pick those 6 little lottery numbers. Should be a fun ride during and after the completion. Stay tuned....
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Originally Posted by jehovasfitness
LOL, wow now that's OCD if I ever saw it
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Old May 17, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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holy cow man, now that is some serious work! Are you going to share any details on the new entine set up?
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Old May 17, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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Did you break out the metal polish on the block yet?
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Old May 18, 2005 | 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 1BadMoFo
holy cow man, now that is some serious work! Are you going to share any details on the new entine set up?
Of course! Have to share with my fbod brothren, right?


Did you break out the metal polish on the block yet?
I thought about doing something, but I do like to drive it. There should be enough to stuff to look at when its done
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Old May 18, 2005 | 05:58 AM
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That is truely an amazing detail job!
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Now that is dedication.
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Old May 22, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by LPE SS
...it got a little out of hand
(mumbles to self while shaking my head ............... Crazy Bastard! )
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Old May 22, 2005 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SS LS1
(mumbles to self while shaking my head ............... Crazy Bastard! )
Thanks Greg for confirming Heidi's opinion too!!!


I thought crazy was appropriate until I delivered the motor to the new owner this weekend......its going in a 300Z with an 8lb ATI
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