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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 04:19 PM
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My take on STOCK vs CUSTOM

Just thought i would post a pic of what my car used to look like and what it looks like now....

Minus the T-Tops....

Just thought i would share....:lala:
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 04:24 PM
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From the front....
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 04:25 PM
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Ditch the wheels and it will give your car a more "custom" look IMO. Overall, i really like the way your car came out man. Too bad they did not burn your spoiler too! J/K with ya, its just not my taste, thats all. So...you ever find those bastards and put their ***** in a door jamb and slam it shut??
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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I vote for a 91-92 z grille, 91-92z spoiler, and some different rims and your car would be the envy of alot of people.
of course... this is my opinion.... so take it w/ a grain of salt.
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 06:51 PM
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Love the SS hood and the headlight conversion. Not so sure about the rest. It's your car and obviously you work hard to keep it clean and looking nice so that should be respected.
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 08:51 PM
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you NEED better wheels..
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 09:17 PM
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Thats a really nice comparason there. Some people actually thought that my front bumper was stock, which it still is, but modified a little.
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 01:24 AM
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I like the one on the left better.
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 01:35 AM
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How did you do that?

Stand in the same spot and take two pictures.

Or is it someone' else's camaro?
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 01:36 AM
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I like the one on the left better.
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 03:28 AM
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how much did that cost u. looks sick cept i would get some boyds or the american racin sticks
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 03:30 AM
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i like yours other then the grill, wing, and rims. otherwise its a clean lookin car. i like the second gen scoups on there.
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 03:46 AM
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Originally posted by Midnight Sun
How did you do that?

Stand in the same spot and take two pictures.

Or is it someone' else's camaro?

it is somone elses, stock car has t-tops the flyinlow mobile does not,
1, that confersion would require alot of work.
2. no one would go from t-tops too hardtop, there is no point.


BTW flyinlow: although i am a fan of "stock" "stealth" and subtle" i love what you have done, i would not do any of it to my car, but i gotta giv you thumbs.looks sweeeet keep up the good work. you are the envy of alot of us TGO-ers and EVERY ri(er
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 03:36 PM
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Originally posted by KiLLJ0Y
you NEED better wheels..
Well let me explain, I want to change the wheels, but it will have to wait, I'm getting a 4th Gen rear in the near future, so the rims will have to wait until then........

They are two different cars, except his is completely stock, someone from work......

I'm done with the exterior body mods on the car, i think anything more would be overkill, so now i'm try and concentrate on the engine as money allows......which basically means an engine swap cause i'm not gonna try and work on this 305 TBI
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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Maybe I just missed the post, but what's the latest status on the burn damage?
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 11:40 PM
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Originally posted by FyreLance
Maybe I just missed the post, but what's the latest status on the burn damage?
Got the gas door & Trim installed, also got a new tire, so the car is drivable....

All that's left is the paint, which will have to wait, because i'm working to pay for college in the fall, hopefully the paint will be done within the next two weeks......

You may notice that i left out the picture from the other side, mainly because that area looks horrible....
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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 07:14 AM
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Originally posted by 25THRSS
I like the one on the left better.
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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 08:19 AM
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I would've done the motor first... That's right, I am!
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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 08:40 AM
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Looks good. How did you mount the truck headlights? They do look good.
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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 09:22 PM
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I like that grille that you put on it. Where did you get that and how much was it?
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Old Jul 20, 2003 | 09:25 PM
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Well I like the one on the right. I think it looks great. Are you planning on a new set of wheels?
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 03:32 PM
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Let me first say that I love your car and all the hard work you've put into it has really paid off. The car has a unique look that flows well together. However myself I am the type to walk softly and carry a big stick if you know what I mean. When ever I get the urge to mod my car I always think to myself: "How would this look on a '69 Camaro?" Then I think that these 3rd gens are becoming more rare by the day. Then I think in 10 years there will be ever fewer left, and the nice ones that haven't been all cut up or modded beyond return will be worth more money and hold their value.

I know its not all about value either. But thats what I think. What does a '69 Z28 cost these days? The cleaner the more $ you spend on one.
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 05:54 PM
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Great work buddy. I think the headlight conversion is awesome, and I love that custom grille. Looks great man, and I'm not gonna give you any crap about the wheels or the wing cuz you've gotten enough already Keep it up.
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 06:19 PM
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Ditch the Rims and spoiler! and it would be bad ***!!!...
but its your and if you like it that way keep it that way...
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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Originally posted by IROC57TPI
Let me first say that I love your car and all the hard work you've put into it has really paid off. The car has a unique look that flows well together. However myself I am the type to walk softly and carry a big stick if you know what I mean. When ever I get the urge to mod my car I always think to myself: "How would this look on a '69 Camaro?" Then I think that these 3rd gens are becoming more rare by the day. Then I think in 10 years there will be ever fewer left, and the nice ones that haven't been all cut up or modded beyond return will be worth more money and hold their value.

I know its not all about value either. But thats what I think. What does a '69 Z28 cost these days? The cleaner the more $ you spend on one.
But you should keep this in mind as well....

Which would you rather own?


1930 Ford Model A Coupe with rumble seat. Color scheme is Chicle Drab and Copra Drab with Straw wheels and pinstripe. Standard 40 HP Ford 4 cylinder engine with 3 speed manual transmission.

or


355 c.i. Chevy engine, 4-bolt main with Edlebrock aluminum heads, Holley 750 Vac. secondary carb, Edlebrock Air Gap manifold. MSD ingnition. 350 turbo transmission with B& M shift kit. Ford 9" with 3:50 gears. Glide bench seat, S-W white face "Wings" guages. A/C and heat.

If you measure everything in monetary value then collect stamps, these are cars, which in my personnal opinion are a direct link to your personality. So mod away.


(the images are linked, dont worry)

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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 11:29 PM
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Originally posted by Midnight Sun
But you should keep this in mind as well....



If you measure everything in monetary value then collect stamps, these are cars, which in my personnal opinion are a direct link to your personality. So mod away.
in that case...my personality is in peices....as is my life right now



i applaud all your hard work and deication to your project...its not my taste, but its tastefully done..

looks good man!!

yea and i think that these guys would stop rippin on ya once you drop in a 406 or somethin
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 07:20 PM
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i like your car alot, but the rimz dont go right with it> try photo chopping some next ones i bet it would make it look even better.
also i think just a normal high rise spoiler would look better. one question how come u did not put the gills in the fender like the imports rather then the vents? (thats what i am gunna be doing in a couple weeks) but that s my taste> so did things work out good with the trying to blow up your ride issue
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 08:08 PM
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I like the one on the left more. truthfully i think the one on the right would fit better with imports than american muscle cars and other camaros. The one on the right doesnt have the muscle car image anymore compared to what the stock has, though the SS hood on it would fit great on the stock maro
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 12:17 AM
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Minus rims-

Minus wing-

Equals a sweet car.

I must applaud your work as you have put quite a lot of work into making your ride look like you want it to. It's just not my taste.
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 02:31 AM
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if u pay me ill steal your rims for you and then you wouldnt have to deal with theyre crap
try some fiske wheels in my opinon it would look better than pam anderson and maybe some flames or ss stripe kit the one that easyspeed made and your in bisness
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