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Old 04-13-2016, 12:43 AM
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Before.



And standing looking down at the same spot.........after a little landscaping.



Still a long way to go.........working on the "afters" side of the project.

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Old 04-13-2016, 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 73BBVette
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And standing looking down at the same spot.........after a little landscaping.



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I think you scrubbed too hard, some of the stuff that's supposed to stay there is missing now

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Old 04-13-2016, 05:57 AM
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WOW! Gives new meaning to the term "Rat`s Nest"
Old 04-13-2016, 10:34 AM
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Hard to imagine theres an engine under there. Its harder to find than "where's waldo".

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Before.



And standing looking down at the same spot.........after a little landscaping.



Still a long way to go.........working on the "afters" side of the project.

You win!
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Old 04-13-2016, 10:54 AM
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well not sure if i made something better or polished a turd LOL but i love it and enjoy the hellout of it so??
found it like this


added zl1 4 inch rear flares and a custom rear bumper cover chopped a hole in the hood and found a glass scoop (cobra ish) for it and repainted the whole thing in hugger orange with black motion/cobra scheme and covered with house of color golden orange micro flake in the clear.




replaced the truck engine with a 425 hp sb and added black ceramic coated headers and sidepipes


now i have this



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Old 04-13-2016, 11:09 AM
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engine bay before


tore apart front suspesion powder coated a arms and all new ball joints bushings tierods etc..

before

after

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Before



After a little better




before



After

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Old 04-13-2016, 11:44 AM
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Before after shots
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From Black:



To Red:



Before:



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I love this thread! Lotsa' inspiration & ideas for me.
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My 74









I dig this a lot!
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From this




to this


GONE!!!

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Originally Posted by maverickmk
I love this thread! Lotsa' inspiration & ideas for me.
For us all!!!
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GONE!!!
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Oh hey I dropped a small brick of bills with a yellow rubber band double wrapped around it, anyone finds it let me know. Thanks

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Tim, DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!!!!
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Your attention to detail is incredible. Great job!

And a big Thank You to everyone who takes the time to share Before & After photos.



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