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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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Ok, I told you guys I would have some better pics of the hood for you, So here they are. I just got the car back day before yesterday. The Hood was painted at JB Corvette Specialist in Carrollton TX.















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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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Very nice, The paint scheme turned out really well not to mention the whole car is super nice.

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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Big improvement Love the way you did the hood stripe. Now you need to "motion" the back light panel !
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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Wow, what a car. Great job
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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Very nice hood, thanks for sharing the pics!
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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that car is smokin
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Very nice you should be proud
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Very pretty. Can't wait to see it tomorrow!
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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I am starting a body off restoration so these pictures are very inspiring. What a great looking vette.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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You have a great looking car!! Paint looks great as does the entire vehicle. Are those Cragers?
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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The car is wicked, really nice job !!
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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Beeeeutiful ! ... Did you think about taking the stripes over the top of the car too ?
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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I'm jealous. It would cost me a small fortune to ship an L-88 hood up here...
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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You have a great looking car!! Paint looks great as does the entire vehicle. Are those Cragers?
They are AR Torq Thrust II wheels. Thanks everyone for the kind words.
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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Outstanding !!!
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 02:18 AM
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amazing job on the paint! and the hood looks wicked! So jealous!

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I like it !!
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Absolutey gorgeous! That was the perfect accent choice for that color!
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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that is one of the finest coupes I have seen

glad to see John does such nice work

Frisco, TX here - I'll be looking for that beauty on the road
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Nice, I want one
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