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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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Those are some very nice looking rides! The only thing I have done to mine on the outside is take off the tacky stuff like the Blue lug nuts and spider web license plate frame! haha
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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I believe Mr. Luos's car has a built motor and procharger, gorgeous car for sure.
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1_Unleashed
I believe Mr. Luos's car has a built motor and procharger, gorgeous car for sure.
Thanks.
Built TSP 402. N/A for a while.
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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lets put it to a vote for best transformation: my votes go:
1. yahelou- dude total pos turned into a frkn showcar awesome
2. blertawho- saved us from the ricers and looked like franknfreak and now looks better thanshowroom, and
3. co99z28vert-edge of death and now looks like all the ladies want a ride in it gj!!!!

can we add a poll to this thread?, otherwise gratxz to all they all look good and keep em comn, does me proud to be an fbod owner....
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Raven02TA
shortly after i bought it new in 2002, first time at the track VMP:


currently:



Sweet looking ride. Looks very familiar... (a lot like mine)
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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2 weeks after I bought it.



Hockey Stripes


Mesh behind grille



Berger w/stainless inserts and emblems and dropped




Up next are 35th LE wheels and new rotors. And yes the blue calipers will be gone.
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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Thats a bad *** setup Raven02TA
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by nddragon01
Sweet looking ride. Looks very familiar... (a lot like mine)
sexy!

Hey lous ol' buddy how ya doin? your car is still gorgeous!
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by whatsgrip?
Thats a bad *** setup Raven02TA
thank you much!
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Raven02TA
sexy!

Hey lous ol' buddy how ya doin? your car is still gorgeous!
Not bad. Car is pretty much sitting right now though. Runs fine, but things are a little tight.

You??
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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Before:

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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Luos
Not bad. Car is pretty much sitting right now though. Runs fine, but things are a little tight.

You??

same here, since the little one came i have had to put all plans for the new motor set up on hold til we catch up on bills. oh well, its more than worth it. i just hope i dont grenade the motor at the track til the end of the year
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Raven02TA
currently:

Raven, your car frightens me.




Very cool!
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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[QUOTE=Raven02TA;8447836]shortly after i bought it new in 2002, first time at the track VMP:


currently:


[QUOTE]Nice lookin car.
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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BEFORE:

first car show


Engine bay year 1


AFTER:

Most recent pic: N.O. Fbody gathering


Engine bay year 5
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Tastefully done Stretch!
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Couldn't find pics of how it looked before I bought it but basically just stock appearance with some rims off an LS1 WS6. Now....





Still trying to decide on some new wheels
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