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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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I don't guess you ever finish one of these, I keep changing things and working out bugs but were close. Have put 15,000 on her. Been around the forum for 3-4 years, couldn't have done this without it. I hang out in the performance section most of the time. Just learned how to post pics over the weekend. So her are some shots of my baby, before, during, and after








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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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Very nice job! What color "blue" is that?
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Very nice job! What color "blue" is that?
I sure would like a paint code for that blue.I'm getting ready to paint mine blue and haven't decided on which blue yet.But I sure do like that one!!
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Very nice job! What color "blue" is that?

I think GM just called dark blue metalic, its code 927. Dupont called it Targa Blue effect.
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Very nice !!!
Love the color.....
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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NIIIIIIIIICE!!
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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I think GM just called dark blue metalic, its code 927. Dupont called it Targa Blue effect.
thats the paint code for my 73, that color looks great & u did a great job on your 4yr resto
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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Great job. You guys never cease to amaze me.
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Looks Great. Nice job!!

Got any extra time, I could use your detail.
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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Not really since the last pic was taken I've switched to a tko 5 spd.and no in the middle of my third cam change.
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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That's an excellent inspiration for those of us that are just beginning our long term projects! Nice!
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Good Deal, glad to see before & after... i admire your patience !!!



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Very nice job...excellent detail Now for some fun From what I can see... I bet your just like me in regards, you'd give an arm or a leg for a bit more room!!! Whats going on with the cams? Muddy
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Very nice job...excellent detail Now for some fun From what I can see... I bet your just like me in regards, you'd give an arm or a leg for a bit more room!!! Whats going on with the cams? Muddy
Yes I have been having some fun, I like road trips, but I still drive it to work alot. I kept wiping cam lobes on a flat tappet hyd. it had a .48 lift. I decided to go roller and went way to big for my comp. ratio I lost over 40 hp. New roller is on the way with a .51 lift. Should get it back together this weekend.
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Beautiful job, car looks great.
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Very nice!!
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