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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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Default Painted that piece between the t-tops

Mine was pretty crappy (sorry, no before pics) but it turned out decent. I have to sand it down and redo it, it turned out a little bubbly. Also got a new shift ****, I think i may have a little too much white inside the car though.







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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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mine looks like crap too, nice job car looks good.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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looks good, looks like it was made like that from the factory in the 2nd and 3rd pic. is your right stripe on the top of the car peeling? i like the white interior, it adds a real nice touch,
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Good job, I like the 30th anniversary Z28s.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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If those are the final pics and it was my car, I would re-do it properly and put some clear on it... Looks kinda patchy to me.

As far as the interior, try a black shift ****... It'll flow with how the A/C and light switch panels look.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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Thanks guys, and yes, the stripes are peeling and cracking just about everywhere, but I'm more concerned about getting it running right now. I have the black Hurst **** that came with my t56 swap as well, I just thought I'd have a little something extra that looks nice.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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Nice work.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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Nice 30th!! I wish i could keep my white seats white.....
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Here's a pic with the Hurst ****.

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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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Mine is polished Stainless and looks good
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Its only too much white if you get tired of keeping it clean! I need to touch up my ttop bar ever since my ttop flew off and messed up the bar.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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I think I like it better with the Hurst ****.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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i agree with shock6906 on the ****,but the i like the white wheels, its different
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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You guys do realize that it's a 30th anniversary Z and that the white interior and wheels are standard, right?
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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White hurst ball looks way better, although those seats look like they are in need of cleaning.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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i wouldnt clear it.. clearing it may F it up more.. get some kryln fusion.. gloss or semi gloss.. thats what i used, that was last summer and it still looks like it came from the factory that way.
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get a orange shift ****
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I would use something other than rattle can paint. Like a oil based brush paint, then clear it.


Man, I like the 30th anniversary z28's.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by WS6Jim
Its only too much white if you get tired of keeping it clean! I need to touch up my ttop bar ever since my ttop flew off and messed up the bar.
thats why i removed my rear seats and stored em. easier to keep em clean when they aren't in. and more room for my bottle.
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Shockwave179
White hurst ball looks way better, although those seats look like they are in need of cleaning.
and the carpet
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