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Title:
IMG_7761
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Summary:
The whole front end of the car must come apart to get to the clutch.
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Title:
IMG_7796
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Summary:
First step is to clean and evaluate.
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Title:
IMG_7797
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Summary:
This car needs some TLC.
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Title:
IMG_7803
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Summary:
LF Wheel was rusted on the hub. Steve had to cut it off!
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Title:
IMG_7806
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Summary:
Rotors, Calipers, Pads, Hoses, all will be replaced while we're in here.
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Title:
IMG_7809
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Summary:
Flywheel looks nasty.
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Title:
IMG_7847
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Summary:
Not a complete restoration, but we still blasted & painted many componets.
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Title:
IMG_7839
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Summary:
Flywheel looks much better now.
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Title:
IMG_7934
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Summary:
Most gaskets, hoses, etc. were replaced while they were easy to get to.
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Title:
IMG_7935
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Summary:
All four carbureters were rebuilt.
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Title:
IMG_7942
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Summary:
Look what we found inside the brake fluid reservoir!
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Title:
IMG_7943
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Summary:
We replaced the brake booster and master cylinder while they were accessible.
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Title:
IMG_7944
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Summary:
Engine & Transmission Assy. back in the car.
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Title:
IMG_7962
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Summary:
Replacing the rear brakes requires the removal of the entire rear cage assy.
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Title:
IMG_7968
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Summary:
This is a complicated brake job...
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Title:
IMG_8009
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Summary:
Now the front brakes look good.
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Title:
IMG_8011
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Summary:
Rear rotors and calipers installed in cage.
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Title:
IMG_8012
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Summary:
Cage re-installed in car.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_8013
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Summary:
Worm's-eye view of the new rear brakes.
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Title:
IMG_8052
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Summary:
For pad-only brake job, you get to them by removing the rear seat!
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Title:
IMG_8132
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Summary:
Ready for tuning, adjusting, testing, etc.
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Title:
IMG_8161
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Summary:
Re-installing the front clip.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_8163
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Summary:
Ready for many more miles of daily use.
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Title:
IMG_8277
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Summary:
Yes, that left front wheel is new!
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Title:
IMG_1956
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Summary:
New 2009 Pontiac Solstice with 33 miles on the odometer.
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Title:
IMG_1987
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Summary:
New crate LS7 gets its first look at its new home.
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Title:
IMG_3345
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Summary:
427 cubic inch LS7 crate engine produces 505 horsepower.
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Photo
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Title:
SolsticeStartup
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Summary:
Engine start-up of the LS7 Solstice.
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Movie
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Title:
SolsticeFirstDrive
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Summary:
Video of early test drive.
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Movie
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Title:
IMG_3398
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Summary:
Battery will have to be relocated to make room for dry sump tank.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4623
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Summary:
Checking location of OEM shifter for future reference.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4639
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Summary:
Exhaust system comes off in one piece.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4651
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Summary:
Driveshaft looks different than others I've seen.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4664
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Summary:
Note difference between OEM radiator and huge Griffin custom unit.
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4686
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Summary:
Battery tray removed to make room for Dry Sump oil tank.
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Title:
IMG_4687
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Summary:
Radiator fits, but we'll probably lower it by about 1.5"
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4697
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Summary:
First trial-fitting of the LS7 in Solstice.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4730
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Summary:
Trial-fit with LS1 headers and LS1 A/C compressor from '57 Nomad project.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_6349
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Summary:
LS7 mated to T56 intended for Chevy SSR pickup.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_6784
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Summary:
We notched the frame to clear bell housing and allow engine to slide as far to the rear as possible.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_6786
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Summary:
Hood clearance is VERY close...
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_6798
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Summary:
OEM engine mounts were removed. Steve will fab new ones that are about one inch lower.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_6800
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Summary:
Heavy box steel will be used to mock up new engine mount plates.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
P8270046
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Summary:
Version 2.0 allows plenty of room for dry sump lines.
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_6860
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Summary:
Oil tank looks right at home in former battery location.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_6899
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Summary:
Big brother pays visit to check on little brother's progress...
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_6927
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Summary:
Deeper pockets were fabricated to accomodate huge Griffin radiator.
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7295
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Summary:
Brackets fabricated to support top of radiator.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_6935
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Summary:
Custom rear tranny mount is stout.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7242
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Summary:
Shifter stub of T56 fits very close to OEM location.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_6936
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Summary:
Cadillac CTS-V differential with 3.73 gears is installed.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_6937
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Summary:
Brake, fuel, and EVAP lines are relocated to make room for exhaust headers.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_6938
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Summary:
ABS module was also relocated to avoid heat from header.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_6944
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Summary:
Header collectors tacked in place to begin fabrication of headers.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7108
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Summary:
Driver side header under construction.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7152
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Summary:
Passenger side header under construction.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7153
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Summary:
Almost ready for final welding.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7178
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Summary:
V-band clamps are used to connect sections of exhaust system.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7179
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Summary:
O2 sensor bungs welded to header collectors.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7214
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Summary:
X-Pipe exhaust pipe under construction.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7215
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Summary:
X-Pipe trial-fit to headers.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7216
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Summary:
Trial-fitting crossflow muffler.
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7244
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Summary:
Dry sump oil tank lines under construction.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7311
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Summary:
Clutch Release Bearing & hydraulics required some fabrication.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7316
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Summary:
Steve adds a little extra strength to the frame.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7318
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Summary:
Shifter stub modification.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7324
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Summary:
Positive Battery Cable runs along tunnel to battery in trunk.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7326
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Summary:
Engine bay ready to accept LS7.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7362
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Summary:
Starter and Battery Cable protected from heat of header.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7541
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Summary:
Custom hard lines for heater connection to engine.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7542
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Summary:
Driveshaft installed.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7543
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Summary:
Work begins to adapt 2002 Corvette Z06 air filter assembly to Solstice.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7546
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Summary:
Exhaust system ceramic coated in black & re-installed.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7648
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Summary:
OEM Solstice A/C parts require some fabrication to play with V8 and Griffin rad.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7686
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Summary:
A/C lines were fabricated to connect various A/C componets.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7861
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Summary:
Front body panels re-installed except half-fenders.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7921
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Summary:
LS7 looks as if it was installed at the factory!
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_7937
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Summary:
Weight distribution is 52% front - 48% rear.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_8145
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Summary:
Clutch Pedal Modification
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_8146
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Summary:
Clutch Pedal Modification
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_8147
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Summary:
Clutch Pedal Modification
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_8149
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Summary:
Clutch Pedal Modification
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_8150
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Summary:
Clutch Pedal Modification
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_8151
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Summary:
Clutch Pedal Modification
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_8319
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Summary:
Clutch Master Cylinder
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_8320
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Summary:
"Stop" removed from CMC rod.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_8325
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Summary:
Spacer made on lathe.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_8327
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Summary:
Mission Accomplished!
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_8472
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Summary:
6-speed shift pattern added to shifter knob.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3835
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Summary:
Gap way to big.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3860
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Summary:
Much better - Gap at 3/16 inch.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3864
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Summary:
Staired Straight?
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3871
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Summary:
Rockers needed a good bit of work.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3927
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Summary:
Door hinge areas got lots of special attention.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3936
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Summary:
Left A-pillar good to go.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3938
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Summary:
All interior panels sanded & smoothed.
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3954
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Summary:
All exposed metal coated with metal conditioner.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3955
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Summary:
Ready for primer coats.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3956
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Summary:
Etching primer sprayed on main body.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3960
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Summary:
First full coat of primer sprayed onto main body.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3962
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Summary:
Ready for block sanding.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3971
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Summary:
Block sanding main body.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3972
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Summary:
Seam sealer.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_3982
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Summary:
A-pillars get painted body color to prepare for installation of drip rails.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4023
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Summary:
Interior panels get sprayed correct red color.
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4030
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Summary:
Final coat of primer.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4032
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Summary:
Dash pieces painted and ready to install.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4053
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Summary:
Door hinges & springs disassembled, preped, & painted.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4054
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Summary:
Fenders get final coat of spray-on filler.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4055
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Summary:
Freshly painted door hinges ready for re-assembly.
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4078
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Summary:
Preparing to paint edges of hood.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4081
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Summary:
Painting grille.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4114
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Summary:
Cut & buff underside of trunk lid.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4131
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Summary:
Everything ready for paint!
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4234
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Summary:
Underside of hood painted correct black color.
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4240
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Summary:
Four coats of base color sprayed onto doors, fenders, etc.
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Photo
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Photo
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4250
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Summary:
White sprayed on possible problem areas...
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4252
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Summary:
Four coats of clear.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4256
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Summary:
This door required additional work to eliminate small dent.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4260
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Summary:
Josh begins cut & buff process on loose panels.
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Photo
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Title:
IMG_4434
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Summary:
Steve sprays body with white base coat.
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Title:
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Summary:
Masking off the rear stripes.
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Title:
IMG_4451
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Summary:
Basecoat done, ready for clearcoat.
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Title:
IMG_4454
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Summary:
Five coats of clear.
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Title:
IMG_4455
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Summary:
Ready for cut & buff.
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IMG_4618
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Summary:
Color sanding done, ready for buffing.
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Title:
IMG_4619
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Summary:
Emblems installed on fenders ahead of inner fenders.
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IMG_4620
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Summary:
Steve and Josh put the doors on.
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Summary:
Front fenders assembled & ready to install.
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Title:
IMG_4669
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Summary:
New subframe bushings present fender alignment issues...
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Title:
IMG_4688
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Summary:
Inside of trunk done.
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IMG_4732
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Summary:
Back glass installed.
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Title:
IMG_4733
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Summary:
Stainless steel trim installed around rear window.
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Title:
IMG_4734
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Summary:
Windshield installed.
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Title:
IMG_4844
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Summary:
Windshield molding installed.
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IMG_4846
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Summary:
Front fenders installed for the last time!
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Title:
IMG_4851
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Summary:
Hood installed to finalize alignment before base coat and stripes are set.
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IMG_4900
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Summary:
Hood got some additional primer & blocking to ensure that the panel was straight and level.
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IMG_4912
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Summary:
Basecoat applied to hood and remaining panels.
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Title:
IMG_4917
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Summary:
Stripes masked and applied with blace base coat.
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IMG_4921
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Summary:
First coat of clear.
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Summary:
Several coats of clear were applied to 'bury' the stripes.
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Summary:
Ready for cut & buff.
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Title:
IMG_4933
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Summary:
Color sanding / blocking done, ready for buffing.
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IMG_4935
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Summary:
Beginning to assemble remaining front end parts.
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Title:
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Summary:
Black stripes show off depth of gloss.
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Title:
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Summary:
Original wheels were bead blasted and painted OEM colors.
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Title:
IMG_5035
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Summary:
Discovered rust in passenger side door that we were afraid would keep coming back.
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Title:
IMG_5029
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Summary:
New door purchased from Goodmark.
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Title:
IMG_5031
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Summary:
New door initial fitting - bad gaps.
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Title:
IMG_5032
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Summary:
Steve marked the front edge of the door before adding material to improve the gap.
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Title:
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Summary:
Welder used to add material to front edge of door.
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Summary:
Grinder used to clean up and prep for filler glaze.
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IMG_5040
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Summary:
Ready to spray rockers black.
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IMG_5043
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Summary:
New door ready for paint.
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IMG_5086
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Summary:
Rear spoiler installed.
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Title:
IMG_7814
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Summary:
Bob is making great progress on re-assembly of his Z-28.
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Title:
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Summary:
Attention to detail is extraordinary on this Z-28.
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