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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 02:32 PM
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here is my "new" car...

ok here are the pics u have been waiting for. my car with its new paint job and new rims... my camera didnt pick up the other colors in the car because the sun wasnt right, but i will try to take others.....its looks sweet as hell and i am so glad i did it.....tell me what u think
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 02:33 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 02:34 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 02:35 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 02:35 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 02:45 PM
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that's one of the best looking SC's i've seen!
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 02:46 PM
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wow, thanks a lot man!

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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 03:17 PM
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Nice SC Just to let you know if you run through the junkyards looking for parts.. Most odometers have 100k-120k miles on them.. So when your 305 reaches that.. be careful
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 03:26 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 03:33 PM
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Looks, good.........

Are you planning on keeping that grill or updating to a new one??
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 03:33 PM
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WOOOOWW!

That IS the best looking SC I have ever seen NICE JOB!

Only one suggestion from the top of my head:

Lowering springs would GREATLY compliment the car and those rims (which I really like by the way) just my .02$
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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Lookin awesome man, very nice paint.

Time to get some GFX and you're set.

try including the sig only once in a post, when posting 5 times with a sig that long, that's a lot of scrolling.

very nice car. oh, how much that cost?
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 04:03 PM
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Pfft no GFX lowering yes ... but no gfx i even like the body colored headlight pockets its really nice man i love how the 3 slots in the nose look , when there not black but body colored.
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 04:13 PM
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thanks guys......might keep the grill, i kinda like it body color or i get a billet but then i would have to rig something up to hold my liscense plate......nah dont really want ground fx, its a sport coupe man.....though about lowering it too.....hah when my engine dies then its time for a bigger one! ........paint: $2200.00.....rims and tires: $1000.00
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 04:17 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 04:27 PM
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oh yeah, thats just SO RIGHT! you must be totaly chuffed to bits! the rims are great.

Please, NEVER put GFX on this car, i love the look of them without them (they are cool on iroc's and Z28's though)

Good eye on the colour, i couldn't picture it , but now, WOW!

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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 04:32 PM
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looks great!!! I think Mark is trying to tell you to only post your signature once for each thread. I agree, this way I don't have to scroll down all night.

Thanks Keiran
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 04:34 PM
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i dont really like camaro SC... but i like this one... Nice... nice pick of rims to!!
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 04:37 PM
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Originally posted by NEEDforSPEED
i dont really like camaro SC... but i like this one..

yeah, I thought the same thing.... I don't like white cars, but pearl touch to it, makes it very nice.
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 04:48 PM
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thanks......ok now i understand about the sigs...sorry
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 05:02 PM
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I must admit, despite my car being white, i dont rate it as my first choice, and i've had THREE white cars.....

I have found though, that white works on larger cars - especialy with black detail.

Mark, your just a post *****, and i salute you! let me buy you a beer at thirdgen 03!
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 05:13 PM
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thanks......ok now i understand about the sigs...sorry

it's cool, I didn't wnat to come off soundin like an azz

and Phil, guess I owe you a beer too, to fly from England
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 06:03 PM
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very nice, I always like clean sport coupes. :lala:
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 06:33 PM
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Very nice job Bub! I like it too! The wheels look really good with it too. Maybe i'll get to see it in person soon. later
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 07:32 PM
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nice car!!
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 09:10 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by philoldsmobile
[B]oh yeah, thats just SO RIGHT! you must be totaly chuffed to bits! the rims are great.

what the hell does chuffed mean? u lost me there..lol:sillylol:
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 09:13 PM
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yeah me too.......i didnt want to ask tho....
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 09:34 PM
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Looks good, I like the rims.
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 09:38 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by 87PontiacBeast
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oh yeah, thats just SO RIGHT! you must be totaly chuffed to bits! the rims are great.

what the hell does chuffed mean? u lost me there..lol:sillylol:
damn, englishmen
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 09:50 PM
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looks great! and i'm not a big fan of chrome wheels but i honestly like those. just lower it a little and you'll be set! for looks anyway... bigger motors are always an option! although, i have to say that i like it when the headlight pockets are painted black... but that's just me. take it easy! - doc
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 10:04 PM
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awesome bub.

i've been waiting to see these photos. looks fab.

definitely one of the nicest sc's i've seen.
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 10:28 PM
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I myself totally dislike SC's, but this one is amazing to say the least. Nice look overall and I would lower it and leave the grille and headlight pockets body colored.

A few things I noticed that I think would look unique is to get clear IROC front turn signal lenses and get the windows tinted. Maybe IROC grid-style taillights, but I think it looks great as-is.

I gotta say that I'll never look at SC's the same again...

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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 12:59 AM
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Very nice car man. I would add a billet grill to the front and lower, other than that, its sweet as hell. Clear sidemarkers would look good on the white as well.

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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 02:22 AM
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nice bub... ill gotta go see it! ur about 10 mins from me... nice job man nice... where did u get it painted?
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 11:00 AM
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Bub, the car is SWEET. Very nicely done. If you don't mind, the only suggestion i'd offer would be to paint white the black plastic parts of your taillights. My personal opinion is that if the grill/headlight pockets are body-colored, then the taillights look better body-colored as well. When I re-painted my '85 SC years ago, I did this and I think it looked great. Sorry I don't have any pics. Keep up the good work!
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 01:10 PM
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oh yeah, thats just SO RIGHT! you must be totaly chuffed to bits! the rims are great.

what the hell does chuffed mean? u lost me there..lol:sillylol:
ever so sorry there, old chap! (OK, now i'm milking it) Chuffed means "very happy"

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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 02:40 PM
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Love it! Nothing like new paint and wheels to make a man feel good.

Great looking sport coupe. Hard to find any in as good as shape as yours these days.

Very cool.
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 03:44 PM
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thanks for the comments.......i want to get the clear 87 iroc front lenses but not sure if they are the same size and im also going to get clear side ones also. deftinatly going to get tint and maybe thinking about lowering it a 1 1/2". well a new engine is in order but just one thing....i am now broke so i gotta get a job like asap!
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 05:10 PM
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i like the headlight pockets body color keep 'em that way.
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 05:39 PM
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looks sharp.........can't see the pearl in it though if you still went with it.

should take a pic 3' back from the car on an angle with direct sunlight on the metal. that will show the color off the best.
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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 08:33 PM
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yeah i still went with it, i tried to take a pic the other day but it didnt come out......ill try again though
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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 02:35 PM
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ok i tried to take some pics where the red and violet come out but it doesnt look as good in the camera and u have to be like closer than 3 feet to see it good.......you can see it on the bumper very lightly
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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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Old Nov 27, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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Here is my quick lowering job for you, I'm no expert at all this stuff....

But i gave it about a 1.5 - 2 inch drop.......
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Old Nov 27, 2002 | 04:03 PM
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thanks man....that looks good
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