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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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Winter polish job - what do you think?

Well I got bored this winter and decided to take apart the TPI and do some polishing. First time trying it and thanks to eastwood and a 40 dollar bench grinder it was pretty easy. Also added a nice new set of crome valve covers. It's not the best job, but I think it looks a lot better.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Re: Winter polish job - what do you think?

looks good, ive been wanting to this as well...

I see your from CT, theres a new third gen club formed
http://www.necamaro-firebird.org/forum/

check it out
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Re: Winter polish job - what do you think?

looks great .
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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Re: Winter polish job - what do you think?

nice job, where did you get the Z28 plate for the Throttle Body? I want one! lol -Matt
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Re: Winter polish job - what do you think?

Originally Posted by 19CAMARO85
nice job, where did you get the Z28 plate for the Throttle Body? I want one! lol -Matt
u can find them on ebay....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Z28-T...em270206347466
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Re: Winter polish job - what do you think?

I am not sure where I bought that thing. I actually bought it for my brothers 95 z28 and when he wrecked it I stole it.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 04:24 AM
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Re: Winter polish job - what do you think?

Looks great....really adds to the engine bay !!
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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Re: Winter polish job - what do you think?

Looks very nice, Love the polished look.
It not something that many people will see but it makes you feel better to know you put the extra effort in to make you're car cleaner.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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Re: Winter polish job - what do you think?

Looks good! Don't stop there. You can also do your AC/lines and even then tensioner.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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Re: Winter polish job - what do you think?

Hey 19CAMARO85 I found out where I got the plate. Bought it at thunderracing.com. It's made by Mallory Billet Aluminum.
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...ories&pcid=194
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Re: Winter polish job - what do you think?

thanks alot man, i will definately have to buy me one later man -Matt
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