My engine bay project nearly complete! (Sorry 56K)
09-11-2006, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by twisted01ss
I'm jealous, damn that's clean. You're not too far from me, come out here and do mine next 
09-11-2006, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by s1ck s0n
looks good minues the lid and the radiator support thing the lid attaches to. you can tell it was done with a spraycan because you can see the lines in the paint. other than that it looks good.
Originally Posted by Phoenix 5.7
a few suggestions, try relocating the ground wires on the shock towers and right behind the headlights. its lookin awesome, but its all in the tiny details
I have been looking for a place to relocate those grounds too, I certainly appreciate the tip.
09-12-2006, 06:39 AM
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Looking good
I really like the candy apple red, and you should paint some other stuff that same color. Maybe paint the radiator support pewter, and paint the lid red. Then paint a big SS in pewter on the red lid. The lid is the first thing people notice, and right now its lacking IMO.
I really like the candy apple red, and you should paint some other stuff that same color. Maybe paint the radiator support pewter, and paint the lid red. Then paint a big SS in pewter on the red lid. The lid is the first thing people notice, and right now its lacking IMO.
09-12-2006, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by AronZ28
Looking good
I really like the candy apple red, and you should paint some other stuff that same color. Maybe paint the radiator support pewter, and paint the lid red. Then paint a big SS in pewter on the red lid. The lid is the first thing people notice, and right now its lacking IMO.
I really like the candy apple red, and you should paint some other stuff that same color. Maybe paint the radiator support pewter, and paint the lid red. Then paint a big SS in pewter on the red lid. The lid is the first thing people notice, and right now its lacking IMO.
09-12-2006, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by planemech2
Surprisingly enough, Ace Hardware is a good source of polished metric bolts.
Thats where I have gotten some of my chrome nuts/bolts/washers.
09-12-2006, 06:29 PM
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Looks good P. And yes the pictures dont do it justice. What made you attempt spray can paint? 
Erik should say no to fixing it for you. 
And the braided lines? I will have to see thoose close up. Other than that it does look realy good.
paint can
Erik should say no to fixing it for you. And the braided lines? I will have to see thoose close up. Other than that it does look realy good. paint can
09-12-2006, 06:38 PM
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There are other things in there that are rattle can painted, I just put a poor effort into the lid. Whoever commented the lid is the first thing you see is pretty accurate too, and it needs a quality job. I have always wanted a clear lid, I just don't want to pay the coin for it right now, other things that are priority.
I do appreciate the constructive criticism from you guys as well, its been very helpful so far.
I do appreciate the constructive criticism from you guys as well, its been very helpful so far.
09-13-2006, 12:16 AM
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As said, do the wire mod and move some of the ground straps.
There is an easy way to do the wiremod without cutting a big hole, but involves removing the pins from the connectors. Doesnt take too long and my entire process took less than 1 1/2hrs. I intend to do a write up on that method soon, but pm me if you have questions.
Otherwise looks very nice.
There is an easy way to do the wiremod without cutting a big hole, but involves removing the pins from the connectors. Doesnt take too long and my entire process took less than 1 1/2hrs. I intend to do a write up on that method soon, but pm me if you have questions.
Otherwise looks very nice.
09-13-2006, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Brandon Boomhauer
As said, do the wire mod and move some of the ground straps.
There is an easy way to do the wiremod without cutting a big hole, but involves removing the pins from the connectors. Doesnt take too long and my entire process took less than 1 1/2hrs. I intend to do a write up on that method soon, but pm me if you have questions.
Otherwise looks very nice.
There is an easy way to do the wiremod without cutting a big hole, but involves removing the pins from the connectors. Doesnt take too long and my entire process took less than 1 1/2hrs. I intend to do a write up on that method soon, but pm me if you have questions.
Otherwise looks very nice.
The ground straps have already been moved, see pic above on this page. Just got the !wire mod left to do.
