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Old 09-03-03, 07:18 PM
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Originally posted by version13
The car looks awesome. I haven't read all of this forum, but my jaw dropped when i saw the last page and the pictures. That's just a t2 hood on right? not a full turbo. Anyway, the lights on the shift **** and dash arent rice, well they could be if they are blinding, but if its subtle, then its cool.

And what model chevy did you get those cup holders from? I need something to fill the empty face below my deck.
they are from fords, i know for a fact that early 90s taurus's (tauri?) have them. thats a good idea.
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Originally posted by version13
The car looks awesome. I haven't read all of this forum, but my jaw dropped when i saw the last page and the pictures. That's just a t2 hood on right? not a full turbo. Anyway, the lights on the shift **** and dash arent rice, well they could be if they are blinding, but if its subtle, then its cool.

And what model chevy did you get those cup holders from? I need something to fill the empty face below my deck.
It is actually NOT a TII hood but a fiberglass scoop that I glassed in since I could not find a TII hood nearby. I plan to add a turbo or supercharger but am still looking at which would be better for me right now. The cup holder is from a ford and they were in many models like the sables, thunderbirds, taurus, etc. (I got mine from a sable wagon... YUK!) ,just look at the junkyard.

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Wow. Hope my lights turn out that good
Old 09-03-03, 09:59 PM
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Those get better every time I see them!
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Jon E Your my hero, great work!
Old 09-04-03, 01:36 AM
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Thanks everyone for the compliments. I bought this car about 10 months ago with the intentions of making it a nice little project car and it has exceeded my expectations already. This is my third 7 and my second FC so I was ready when I found this one in fair shape for $1000. Bad top, power windows dead, ALL plastic stuff broken of course, and some other problems, but I love a challenge.

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Old 09-04-03, 08:13 PM
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Very nice. Great job on the lights!
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if the lights flowed with the fc better (squared off the front) ited look ALOT better!
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looks gorgeous, cant wait to see some more pics of the whole thing done and out of that garage.
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I'm about as jealous as I can be, My s5 vert had new paint when I bought it so I'm not doing that yet. although, I wish I could have that color on my 86 base (I have other problems such as getting the engine rebuilt and installed). I love the headlights, its always good to see truly custom job(done by yourself) look that good.

where did you get your top btw, mine has two rips in the sides?
Old 09-05-03, 01:31 AM
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That is pimp as hell, my man. I just friggin love to see s4 verts getting the love they deserve!!! Those mirrors kick ***- the color matched interior completely ROCKS and that color makes me as hard as Chinese algebra.

Mad props!!!

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Old 09-05-03, 01:45 AM
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sweet *** car. nice job!
Old 09-05-03, 01:49 AM
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Originally posted by genII Drifter
I'm about as jealous as I can be, My s5 vert had new paint when I bought it so I'm not doing that yet. although, I wish I could have that color on my 86 base (I have other problems such as getting the engine rebuilt and installed). I love the headlights, its always good to see truly custom job(done by yourself) look that good.

where did you get your top btw, mine has two rips in the sides?
Funny A.D.D. joke, I have it too.
I got the top from RX-7 world I think, it was about $250 or so if I remember.
Thanks for the compliment on the lights, it is soooo much harder to make stuff from scratch, many people don't realize how much harder it is to make it even look worth a crap.

John
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love the ride. Now drop a t2 driveline in that bad boy
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I need to come by sometime to look at it.
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The above post was by me.... B was just signed in here

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The above post was by me.... B was just signed in here

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Come on by sometime.

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We are re-doing my motor in a few weeks and installing a t-66.... you should come by the shop sometime...
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Where is it exactly?

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Chalmette...

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Old 10-09-03, 04:16 PM
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wow that really makes me want to paint my car. that would be a cool project to do for when my engine blows.

how much did you pay altogether for the paint/prepping/etc ?
Old 10-09-03, 09:21 PM
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NOTHING, it was all done through the old barter system. What I gave involved satellite TV, not a lot of cash. I prefer to trade off when I can, so far that has kept this total project including car to under $4000 so far.

John

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Old 10-09-03, 11:21 PM
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THAT IS SICK!!!! I have been looking every were for a look like that. Mikie likie!!! I just made my key board and computer screen all sticky.

Old 10-09-03, 11:33 PM
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Uh gross..... You can have whatever look you want just start playing with materials like fiberglass until you find what works for you.

John
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