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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 05:02 AM
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like to share some pics of the processlot of work but when finished can't belive the difference...was able to get all the parts from a salvage yard.this was a mod my friend wanted to do for approx 10 years...long time gathering parts...great job phil and mike.....
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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One word... AWESOME!

Would love to that to my '80.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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Looks very nice. Is everything from an 82 CE ?
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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Is that something that requires the skills of a bodyshop ? Looks incredible.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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yes roger you are correct all the parts came from an 82 ce.. the only year it was offered...this is what you turn into about 30hrs into the job..poor mikegreat scottlol
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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I like it. It's probably more work than I would ever consider for my 79, but I say have at it. What's the T top trip pulled up for?
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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I like the hatch a lot.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by bklyn vette
yes roger you are correct all the parts came from an 82 ce.. the only year it was offered...
I was hoping you might have come up with an alternative.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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the t top moulding was pulled up to put new chrome pieces on the ends..where the t tops lock into...they were pitting ..
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