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Aug 26, 2007 | 09:04 AM

JB97C5

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TPI with SLP runners in my 3rd gen...

So, again many thanks to y'all for this site and the collective shared knowledge.

My resto-mod is more or less done... for now... and I have some pics of the progress. I still have to detail the rest of the engine compartment, but overall the car is in a good place.

So, without further ado, here's my 3rd gen...

http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc96/Johnny-s_Shark/

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Aug 26, 2007 | 11:16 AM

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Re: TPI with SLP runners in my 3rd gen...

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Originally Posted by JB97C5

http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc96/Johnny-s_Shark/

I've seen the movies on youtube, it seems to run quickly and smoothly. I love the sound of the old L-82.

Aug 26, 2007 | 01:17 PM

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Re: TPI with SLP runners in my 3rd gen...

looks great

Aug 26, 2007 | 01:58 PM

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Re: TPI with SLP runners in my 3rd gen...

TPI & runners look OK, now what about the rest of the engine compartment look like crap. My opinion.

Aug 26, 2007 | 02:45 PM

JB97C5

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Re: TPI with SLP runners in my 3rd gen...

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...now what about the rest of the engine compartment look like crap...

One day at a time- I've only moved from overseas, had a new baby, bought a new house, drug that Corvette out of a barn, and started a new job in the last 9 months!

Aug 26, 2007 | 04:02 PM

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Re: TPI with SLP runners in my 3rd gen...

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One day at a time- I've only moved from overseas, had a new baby, bought a new house, drug that Corvette out of a barn, and started a new job in the last 9 months!

Good, now keep moving on.