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Old 03-18-2013, 08:06 PM
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Great job!!
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Looks clean!

That engine bay looks interesting as well.
Old 03-18-2013, 08:47 PM
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Yea i hope to get that 305 out of there one day... Its the first car i have had long enuff to get to the looks department lol. Thanks for the complements. Lots of sanding, LOTS. Its not perfect my any means but i love it.

I will be ordering my "camaro" front grill insert next week and i still need to put some mascara on her lol
Old 03-18-2013, 08:51 PM
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All of this was done in that tiny garage

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Old 03-18-2013, 09:35 PM
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nice job man keep out real nice!!!
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Very nice..Are you going to be cutting and buffing it out?

Single stage or base/clear?
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base/clear, im going to give it 1 more week before i start the sand and buffing
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Looks good man, and I feel ya on the garage, mine is about the same size. Lucky for me when it comes time to paint mine will be done in my buddy's big garage that he builds hot rods in.
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yea not me I don't have any friends I have to work with what I got...


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Car is looking terrific Brando wow. Makes all that sanding worthwhile though I bet. (:
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Thank you,
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looking good.
be sure to add more pics with emblems added
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Yea i hope to get that 305 out of there one day... Its the first car i have had long enuff to get to the looks department lol. Thanks for the complements. Lots of sanding, LOTS. Its not perfect my any means but i love it.

I will be ordering my "camaro" front grill insert next week and i still need to put some mascara on her lol
Lmao is that one of those 305's that can whoop on LS1s
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500 hp bone stock 305. Atleast that's what I hear on craigslist


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500 hp bone stock 305. Atleast that's what I hear on craigslist


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Yeah I see that alot around here, This car is very fast! smokes 350's and Mustangs LOL!
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Re: My First Paint Job (Artic White)

I love the white! Nice job. I think some clear corners and bumper lights would look great as well. Enjoy!
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