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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 12:43 AM
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Well everyone I hope you like what I did with my 1974 Oxblood Stingray.

383 Stroker with AFR Aluminum 195 Heads, Scat 400 Crank, Scat Cam 500 HP, Turbo 400 auto trans with shift kit, 3500 stall converter, B&M Megashifter/Manual valve body, 355 Possi Rear End. All new red and black interior with red carbon fiber inlay in the doors and black carbon fiber center console. Split neck role bar. Kenwood stereo with 2 - TDS amps pushing over 5000 watts, 4 - 4X6 infinity speakers in front, 2 - 6x9 Kenwood 650 watts and 1 - 12 inch 2000 watt rear speaker box. Engine bay sprayed with color match Raptor Linner. Car lightened by removing all heater and a/c components. Red digital gauges throughout.

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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 01:44 AM
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Looks great, but the wing is too much for my taste, the car looks old-school race and the wing doesn't fit that
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Looks great, but the wing is too much for my taste, the car looks old-school race and the wing doesn't fit that
I see you have something similar to mine. I have set this car up for Drag Racing and the Rear Wing adds the needed down force for my rear end. I own it, I installed it, I like it.... It makes a big difference, especially after I add my 150 shot of NOS.


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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 06:16 AM
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It's nice to enjoy the results of a long term project. Get out on the road!
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 08:47 AM
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Good job!!!!
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by navygunr001
I see you have something similar to mine. I have set this car up for Drag Racing and the Rear Wing adds the needed down force for my rear end. I own it, I installed it, I like it.... It makes a big difference, especially after I add my 150 shot of NOS.

Yeah, too each of their own
It's your car do whatever you like
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by navygunr001
I see you have something similar to mine. I have set this car up for Drag Racing and the Rear Wing adds the needed down force for my rear end. I own it, I installed it, I like it.... It makes a big difference, especially after I add my 150 shot of NOS.

I was wondering about the wing, also......but you explained it! The car looks great.
Will you be making any short trips to the burger stand in it?

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I love the paint! I see California tags, who did the paint job? Where re you located?

Love the fuel filler and side pipes! Are those hookers?

Who makes the Carbon Fiber trip panels, that looks awesome!

Which bug catcher are you using, and are you happy with it?

Love the hood cut out, it looks great!
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I love the entire thing. Nice job. Who made the consol cover n which shifter is that? I might just add the wing look to mine.
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Look how close our tastes are



Mine is not as pretty but someday maybe.
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Old Apr 4, 2018 | 12:46 PM
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Love the color and the car looks great NavyGunr! What kind of wheels do you have?
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