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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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Car: 1999 F-1 Camaro Conv 1990 Iroc-Z
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My project is done.

See it here. http://ImageEvent.com/ls1z28/1990irocz
And see it in Person at Super Chevy May 1st. Now to work out any bugs I might find.

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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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i saw that site a bit ago, and didnt save it and been looking for it since, NICE f-ing work!!!!!!
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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so basically you guted the whole car painted it then put it all back together with new parts/stock parts. Nice restore
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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Man that thing turned out awsome! Sweet job!

Thanks for sharing all the cool progress pictures. You've no doubt inspired a few people here.

later,

-bill
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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wow looks killer man. quick question any guess how much it cost you to do the car up to a restored condition? like an estiamte? i plan on doin the same to my car but not to completelystock condition.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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That car is just way 2 nice. WOW, I just can't say enough why that car is to nice. I would be afraid to drive it...that looks fantastic.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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incredible job, that is beautiful. what are your plans for the car?
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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Car: 1999 F-1 Camaro Conv 1990 Iroc-Z
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Axle/Gears: 3.23/3.27
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incredible job, that is beautiful. what are your plans for the car?
Drive it ,Show it, and race it when I can.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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Man, did you do all of that yourself!? That's what I want to do someday, that's why I'm taking body shop classes!
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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dude ur car is f-ing sweet. ive followed its progress ever since you first poseted the link. the sunset orange you chose is inspiring me to maybe ppaint my car that color. its goin april 4th and i cant decide between sunset or the factory bright red. how do you like the color?
matt
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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Looks like a lot of patience and hard work went into it...congrats and great job!
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Originally posted by camaro430sut
dude ur car is f-ing sweet. ive followed its progress ever since you first poseted the link. the sunset orange you chose is inspiring me to maybe ppaint my car that color. its goin april 4th and i cant decide between sunset or the factory bright red. how do you like the color?
matt
Love the color especially when the sun shines on it.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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That looks great man. It must feel really good to finally be done and have a chance to enjoy all that work.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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That car look amaaaazing!

I only have one suggestion, i would polish your airbox


Glad to see some pics of it finished!! Didn't take you long at all
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Originally posted by TunedPort 335
That car look amaaaazing!

I only have one suggestion, i would polish your airbox


Glad to see some pics of it finished!! Didn't take you long at all
It's beyond polishing, I have a new one on the way!
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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That is one of the nicest 3rdgen's I've ever seen! Sweet job dude!
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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OMG that car is sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks like it just rolled off the line yesterday! You did something I think all of us wish we could do to our cars. Great job.
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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What a difference!!That thing is amazingGood job man thats beautiful
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 05:25 AM
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Originally posted by f1ls1
It's beyond polishing, I have a new one on the way!
LOL I knew you wouldn't leave that original one alone
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 06:03 AM
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very nice! that thing looks really nice. i liked it white though, anyway congrats on the finish, she looks great, luv how it looks under the hood.

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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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looks awesome...the time and effort is amazing...

sunset orange metallic...couldnt have picked a better color myself!

anyway i had been checking ur site here and there with ur progress and it all looks so good...everything on your car is so clean and new. great job.
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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Wow looks amazing man! I hope you enjoy it! And take care of her, shes truely a beauty!!
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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In all seriousness, builds like that bring a tear to my eye. (manly tear of course) . I'd buy you a beer and pay you admission to stare at your ride man.
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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I love it but man i think ide still have to lower it and add 18" irocs or some firehawk rims. Is that pin striping original colors?
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 08:00 AM
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I love it but man i think ide still have to lower it and add 18" irocs or some firehawk rims. Is that pin striping original colors?
Yes, the stripes are the original colors.
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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Awesome!! Nice car!!
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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very nice
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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Thanks for the compliments. Hope to meet some of you at Super Chevy May 1st.
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