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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 02:03 PM
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Hi everybody!

I just bought a 2000 SS(see sig). I wanted to see if I could find the previous owner to get a full list of what has been done to the car. It drives pretty well, but it will be more of a restoration for me than a race car. Based on the 100 miles or so I have put on it, I would say it has a stiffer suspension than factory, has an aftermarket or at least not stock clutch. The AC was having issues, but I made the place I bought it from fix it. Just want to know if anyone knows who owned it before or maybe they are even on this board currently. I have been surfing these boards on and off for years, and will be on for good with this car as it will be a lot of work to restore it to as close as a procharged vehicle can be to showroom. I appreciate it in advance.
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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 02:47 PM
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I saw that one on craigslist, should run pretty well. What sort of restoration are you looking to do?
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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bluestreak98
I saw that one on craigslist, should run pretty well. What sort of restoration are you looking to do?
Yeah, I didn't pay near what they were asking for, it has some visual hiccups and other things that come with a 15 year old car. Just planning on replacing worn parts and a quieter exhaust. Little bit of audio upgrading, nothing too much as it already has plenty of power and I don't plan on racing it...too much

The Craigslist ad was very generous as it looks great from far, but far from great up close.
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Old Aug 21, 2015 | 10:53 PM
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Bump...

Going to get the car in the air, but won't be able to find out everything, so would like to at least get a list of mods if anyone recognizes the car that would be awesome!
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 03:14 PM
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by joeformula
Post more pics!
Here are a couple more...
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I like the red stripes on the white
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Old Aug 25, 2015 | 09:43 PM
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I like the red stripes on the white
Thanks, previous owner I guess drove to a rock quarry everyday, lots of paint chips on the hood and front bumper. Going to have to repaint at some point in time. Not sure if I want to keep them or go back to factory Arctic White, probably whichever mood strikes me at the time.
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Congrats on the buy! Don't recognize the car personally but looks like fun
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Congrats on the buy! Don't recognize the car personally but looks like fun
It has been so far
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