Before and afters of almost anything
05-27-2016, 09:35 PM
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Can I reproduce this "before" pic in a "Life-Size" version and tape it over my current engine bay!?!?
05-27-2016, 09:45 PM
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Good thinking on the amber mod without modding. Nicely done. I love the crossed flags. I might steel that
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05-27-2016, 11:58 PM
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broken frames, no support, 40 year old foam
Welded, sandblasted and painted
Followed Corvette America video on seat cover installation
40 year old carpet
new seat covers, carpet, dash pad, pillar moldings installed
Welded, sandblasted and painted
Followed Corvette America video on seat cover installation
40 year old carpet
new seat covers, carpet, dash pad, pillar moldings installed
05-28-2016, 12:19 AM
#124
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Replacing door panels, so decided to detail and repaint the door lock/unlock bezels.
05-28-2016, 06:49 AM
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2023 C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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05-28-2016, 06:50 AM
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new seat covers, carpet, dash pad, pillar moldings installed
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Great job
[/QUOTE]Great job
05-28-2016, 08:30 AM
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Wow. That looks great.
05-28-2016, 08:57 AM
#128
Racer
New seats
Before
After
After
05-28-2016, 09:05 AM
#129
Vettes
This is a great post, to see what people have done to enhance these cars, save them from scrap. Really cool to see. I don't remember all who contributed but great work and creativity. NICE!
RVZIO
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05-28-2016, 09:35 AM
#130
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If you took something and made it better in your eyes, please share it with us.
To start heres my engine compartment
Before
Wiring mess
Exposed power leads
Bad connections
After
A work in progress
Better fuel lines
Wiring a bit more tamed
Its getting better. Still need to mount plug wire harnesses. At least everything works now. And ignore the fan sticker. I like stickers and I dont want to put anything on the outside of the car so I indulged myself once. Okat twice if you count the LT1 sticker on the lame filter but it fits under the hood and its an actual LT1 350 so its okay, okay?. Good , moving on, keep your hands inside the car and away we go....
Lets see your before /after body work, frames, motors, cars, bikes, kitchens. What ever you made better
To start heres my engine compartment
Before
Wiring mess
Exposed power leads
Bad connections
After
A work in progress
Better fuel lines
Wiring a bit more tamed
Its getting better. Still need to mount plug wire harnesses. At least everything works now. And ignore the fan sticker. I like stickers and I dont want to put anything on the outside of the car so I indulged myself once. Okat twice if you count the LT1 sticker on the lame filter but it fits under the hood and its an actual LT1 350 so its okay, okay?. Good , moving on, keep your hands inside the car and away we go....
Lets see your before /after body work, frames, motors, cars, bikes, kitchens. What ever you made better
In the Lambo Photo I still have the stock hood, unfortunately she is still in the shop waiting for paint. She should be ready within next 2 weeks. Last time I took her out was in Feb of this year so I am really getting anxious for summer fun.
Last edited by CrossWired; 05-28-2016 at 09:41 AM. Reason: Photo pre refit with old motor and stock hood.
05-28-2016, 10:35 PM
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Beautiful work recruz and crosswired. alot of work in those engine compartments.
Vizio that birdcage is just unbelievable!
Vizio that birdcage is just unbelievable!
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05-28-2016, 10:39 PM
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Are those C5 seats? I just picked up a pair for $300. I need to sew a tear and glue the pad back together on the drivers seat. I might buy a new one for $65. They're black. Where or who made your covers
05-29-2016, 12:55 AM
#134
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those are fiero seats, I custom designed the covers, sent my sketch to Mr Mike and he made them
05-30-2016, 09:04 PM
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Good job
05-30-2016, 09:10 PM
#137
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Door Panel Replacement
Before:
The wood trim look is played out, IMO.
During:
Tried to modernize it a bit with brushed aluminum vinyl.
and After:
Since the OEM door panels were tired-looking, I ordered replacement panels. I had to use more screws than I wanted to in order to get them to conform to the door.
Kept the use of chrome trim pieces to a bare minimum and very pleased with the results. Also took the opportunity to install new weatherstripping on the driver door and added FatMat to help keep road noise down.
Also texturized the mirror remote plate to match the door panel.
The wood trim look is played out, IMO.
During:
Tried to modernize it a bit with brushed aluminum vinyl.
and After:
Since the OEM door panels were tired-looking, I ordered replacement panels. I had to use more screws than I wanted to in order to get them to conform to the door.
Kept the use of chrome trim pieces to a bare minimum and very pleased with the results. Also took the opportunity to install new weatherstripping on the driver door and added FatMat to help keep road noise down.
Also texturized the mirror remote plate to match the door panel.
05-30-2016, 09:25 PM
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Beautiful!!!!!
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06-20-2016, 11:36 AM
#139
Racer
Front Bumper Alignment
Before:
After:
They are still wet sanding, buffing and taking care of a few details; for example painting the bumperettes. But the car should be done by this Friday.
Now the rear bumper looks like a turd, of course.
After:
They are still wet sanding, buffing and taking care of a few details; for example painting the bumperettes. But the car should be done by this Friday.
Now the rear bumper looks like a turd, of course.
06-20-2016, 12:17 PM
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Nice gaps. Great paint job