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Old 05-07-2021, 05:07 PM
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I had all the chrome trim and bumpers powder coated gloss black, the windows are tinted. I just picked up the 6 cans on parchment vinyl stray paint for the seats and panels. Head liner is in the back room. I'm thinking about installing a vintage air unit, Florida is crazy hot. I don't plan on driving it when I know it's going to rain. Everyone want $4,500 -$5,500 to install the cold air unit, I may have to go without or try to put it in myself.
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Finally returning home from body shop







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Man that’s sweet. That had to be a lot of work. lol
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I think I'll have the painted center of the wheels powercoat gloss black and leave the chrome lips.
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First thing I'm going to do is ceramic coat it, than install all the other parts then tune it with HPT.
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Been in the dog house with health issues since Auguest. Have a IV PICC in my right arm thats feed all the way to my heart. Been in there for 3 months, should be removed in 2 weeks. Then I should be able to start working on her again. Wife drives me everywhere because meds make me dizzy. BEST RETIREMENT EVER
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Originally Posted by Tramminc
Been in the dog house with health issues since Auguest. Have a IV PICC in my right arm thats feed all the way to my heart. Been in there for 3 months, should be removed in 2 weeks. Then I should be able to start working on her again. Wife drives me everywhere because meds make me dizzy. BEST RETIREMENT EVER
Hey man, sorry to hear of your health issues! Get to the car when you're up to it. it will still be there. Meanwhile just get better! Praying for your healing!
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Body shop guy returning it home.
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Man, that ride is CLEEEEN!!
Good to see you recovered from your health issues!
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Man, that ride is CLEEEEN!!
Good to see you recovered from your health issues!
My lungs are fucked, I have to have my prostate removed, BEST RETIREMENT EVER
Without a prostate, I'll be known as Captain Limp Dick.
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Absolutely love the colour. It complements the wheel choice nicely too!
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Well she done an running powerful, corners and chances lanes like it's on rails.

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Originally Posted by lsxponcho
Absolutely love the colour. It complements the wheel choice nicely too!
I painted the wheel myself, I'll be getting the rear wheels widen 1" so I I can run 305 tires.
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Crazy part is I'm thinking about selling it when my allocation number for the C8 Z06 comes up. I've had her for 30 years but life is too short not to enjoy it. Just for the fun of it, I'll be getting it weighed because I know it lost 400lbs with the mods.



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