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PostPosted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Wish I'd known. I'd have made different plans.

I think I can get some friends to come over to help. Only problem will be getting in each others way. Confused
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Updates man, we are all on the edge of our seats waiting for updates Exclamation
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Updates man, we are all on the edge of our seats waiting for updates Exclamation

Photos will be posted Tues. PM. I will need a drum roll first. Smile
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*Rolls drums around*
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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2009 1:56 pm    Post subject: DRUM ROLL PLEASE Reply with quote

I think a better drumroll than that would be appropriate. Brought NC La Bala back from the paint shop yesterday. Still lots of work to do, but it will be ready to head North to PA. a week from tomorrow.






Time to get back to work. Very Happy
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OH... MY.... LORD....

Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Cool

droooool, droooool. I can't wait to the May 15-17th show at Carlisle, PA

How does it feel to sit in that thing? Your seats look more comfortable than mine. Rear Valance? I assume you will be working on that come these next few weeks. I'll have your headlamp covers soon. The new company is much more proactive.
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Rear Valance? I assume you will be working on that come these next few weeks. I'll have your headlamp covers soon. The new company is much more proactive.


The valance is painted, I just need to reinstall it. If I can't get the headlight covers by Monday, bring them with you and we will install them Thursday night in PA. I think the headlights will clear now, hope to have them installed tomorrow. Tail lights and turn signals and brake lights are working. Still plenty to do, but I think it's looking good. Very Happy
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What are you gonna do about the exhaust? Is there a plan for that right now?
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Very nice Very Happy ...I am sure it will drive as good as it looks. !
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What are you gonna do about the exhaust? Is there a plan for that right now?

Working on it. Smile
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What are you gonna do about the exhaust? Is there a plan for that right now?

Working on it. Smile


What's the plan as far as what you are putting on? Also, do you have a better shot of the dash and gauges? Looks nice!
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Also, do you have a better shot of the dash and gauges? Looks nice!


Look at the bottom of page 5.
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WOW! That looks fantastic! Are you going to put anything in radiator opening in the front? Maybe mesh, or screen. Something to keep the rocks off the radiator.
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WOW! That looks fantastic! Are you going to put anything in radiator opening in the front? Maybe mesh, or screen. Something to keep the rocks off the radiator.

I plan on putting black mesh up there, but I don't think I'll have time before the show.
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gkracer27 wrote:
WOW! That looks fantastic! Are you going to put anything in radiator opening in the front? Maybe mesh, or screen. Something to keep the rocks off the radiator.

I plan on putting black mesh up there, but I don't think I'll have time before the show.

Are you gonna put any in the air ducts in the side too?
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PostPosted: Thu May 07, 2009 9:42 am    Post subject: Intercooler & Exhaust Reply with quote

There wasn't room under the body to mount the intercooler on top of the radiator as I had planned. It should work alright here.



This is what the exhaust looks like.




I haven't decided what to do with the mesh yet.
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Any plans to modify the chassis to better fit a radiator and intercooler in the front? Or maybe a hood scoop cut in to allow better flow to the intercooler?
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Any plans to modify the chassis to better fit a radiator and intercooler in the front? Or maybe a hood scoop cut in to allow better flow to the intercooler?

Way down on the priority list. Confused
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Any plans to modify the chassis to better fit a radiator and intercooler in the front? Or maybe a hood scoop cut in to allow better flow to the intercooler?

Way down on the priority list. Confused


Hehe. Even still, the car has come out fantastic. Can't wait, I want one for myself =P
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Car looks great in the pictures, can't wait to see it next weekend. Very Happy
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