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Old 09-29-2017, 12:37 PM
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Just finished my camaro.



Just finished my camaro! Never could figure out how to post pictures. Lets see if this works.
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Looks great! Never seen that color combo did it come like that?
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Not on the camaro. I always like this color combo on the corvette grand sport!
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Re: Just finished my camaro.

Originally Posted by dmccain
Looks great! Never seen that color combo did it come like that?
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definitely looks good, that red interior goes really well.
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Thanks! I was almost having seconds thoughts before it was completed. I think there is just enough black on the interior to offset the red nicely. Namely the dashboard and top of the center console, and the arm rests.
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Looks great!
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Dang. Very nice. I wish I'd have thought of that. I disliked the light gray cloth in my blue '87 IROC. Was like a gray gunnysack.
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I think we need more pics... you know, to get the full effect
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Not the feeling the red interior. Doesn't flow right right IMO.. But the blue exterior is gorgeous. Overall it's a nice looking ride!
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COTM material
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What color blue is that?
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The color is Daytona Blue B-17.
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I've never seen a red interior in a blue camaro and it is quite striking!
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I like it, reminds me of a hot wheels car or something. Clean and classic.
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Thanks for the kind replies everyone! I know its not for everyone, but I tried to keep it stock looking as much as possible except for the Vortec TPI engine, the Magnum T56, the LS1 brake upgrade, the chrome 18' Irocs, and the double din head unit.
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Im loving it!!!!
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Re: Just finished my camaro.

I always like this color combo on the corvette grand sport!
Agreed. Love it!
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Dang. Seeing your car is the only time I've ever missed by blue 87 IROC. I gotta quit looking at this thread.
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I agree!! MORE PICS!!!! GORGEOUS CAR!!!!
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Yes more pictures, sweet car!
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Nice job!
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that blue is amazing
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Amazing! My first thought was the 96 Grandsport..

Always been a fan of the admiral blue vette color.. great color..


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Very well done. And it is a good color combination. Old and new Porsche's, Mercedes, BMW, Lamborghini Countach's, and I have seen in books a 1973 Corvette that had a blue with red interior combo.
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Thanks for the kind comments!
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Looks great!!!!!
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Very Nice.
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Very good looking car!! I really like that blue. Oh and by the way, are any of us on this site really ever DONE with our cars? lol Looks amazing good job.
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Beautiful! Congrats, looks awesome!
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Looks great! Awesome job!
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nice and i thought i was crazy
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Congratulations on a job really well done.
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That thing is GORGEOUS!!! It shows you took some time with it!




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