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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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jeez, talk a bout a clean *** sled.

this things so sick
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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jeez, talk a bout a clean *** sled.

this things so sick

Thanks. Im very happy with how its turning out so far. I cannot wait to get the engine in
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Getting closer to putting the engine in. I just picked up a 4L60E tranny
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ccarriii
Getting closer to putting the engine in. I just picked up a 4L60E tranny
What color paint is that? for what car and year? Paint code if possible....

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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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It's coming along nicely, but that shiney dash will blind you on the sunny days. When I bought my 62 Biscayne the kid painted it in glossy paint. The ride home was annoying as hell. I took some scotchbirte pads and sanded it down and painted it will dull clear.
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Originally Posted by bozzhawg
What color paint is that? for what car and year? Paint code if possible....

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I dont have the color code, but its called brilliant silver of the mercedes.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Stormed_Norm
It's coming along nicely, but that shiney dash will blind you on the sunny days. When I bought my 62 Biscayne the kid painted it in glossy paint. The ride home was annoying as hell. I took some scotchbirte pads and sanded it down and painted it will dull clear.
Thanks. I've had shiny dashes on all my impalas. The glare never really bothered me.
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I dont have the color code, but its called brilliant silver of the mercedes.
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ccarriii
Thanks. I've had shiny dashes on all my impalas. The glare never really bothered me.
sunglasses should be mandatory in this thing anyway
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bozzhawg
Cool thx
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no prob
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Originally Posted by Irish350
sunglasses should be mandatory in this thing anyway
lol
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polished my throttle body

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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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Painted the motor and tranny





Also put my trunk on

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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 07:22 AM
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Looks good
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Originally Posted by Pony Exp.305
Looks good
Thanks!!!
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When you first started this thread, I bet no one pictured the true craftmenship you are showing us. Simply outstanding!!!
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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When you first started this thread, I bet no one pictured the true craftmenship you are showing us. Simply outstanding!!!
no one including myself. LOL Thanks!
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Picked up some goodies today

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