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Old Jul 26, 2023 | 01:48 PM
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Thanks guys here are some better pics.
Cold air intake, I got the inspiration from riggs74.
Cold air intake, I got the inspiration from riggs74.
Under the rad and up through the air dam
Under the rad and up through the air dam
Cone filter tucked up in the nose
Cone filter tucked up in the nose
At my buddies garage installing the exhaust. 2.5 in sanitary stainless pipe through a borla pro xs muffler
At my buddies garage installing the exhaust. 2.5 in sanitary stainless pipe through a borla pro xs muffler
[img alt="My son donated an old pair of fiero seats.
"]https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20230727_132257_7da4157e64500ebed39e4c69 c8339d6c3bbe4f1a.jpg[/img]
My son donated an old pair of fiero seats.
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I'm jealous!
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Old Jul 26, 2023 | 10:15 PM
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Old Jul 27, 2023 | 03:50 AM
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Looking good Mate!
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Old Jul 27, 2023 | 09:46 AM
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Sweet!
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Old Jul 27, 2023 | 10:17 AM
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OP: Beautiful work!! And thank you for saving a C3 and turning it into what you want, looks really well done. However, your opening statement 'almost done' is a bit of denial - you'll never be done. And that's part of the fun of the hobby.
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Old Jul 27, 2023 | 11:27 AM
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It would be great to see more pictures of that awesome engine installation! You've done great work...don't be afraid to show it off!
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Old Jul 29, 2023 | 12:42 AM
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Wow, from the quality and style of those first pics....it looks like you've been at it a while it looks fantastic!!
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We need better pics man!
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Thanks guys here are some better pics.
Cold air intake, I got the inspiration from riggs74.
Cold air intake, I got the inspiration from riggs74.
Under the rad and up through the air dam
Under the rad and up through the air dam
Cone filter tucked up in the nose
Cone filter tucked up in the nose
At my buddies garage installing the exhaust. 2.5 in sanitary stainless pipe through a borla pro xs muffler
At my buddies garage installing the exhaust. 2.5 in sanitary stainless pipe through a borla pro xs muffler
[img alt="My son donated an old pair of fiero seats.
"]https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20230727_132257_7da4157e64500ebed39e4c69 c8339d6c3bbe4f1a.jpg[/img]
My son donated an old pair of fiero seats.
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Veeeeeery nicely done!
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Awesome great color.
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Old May 23, 2025 | 09:53 PM
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Beautiful car and incredible workmanship! I'm glad you posted up some better pictures because the first ones didn't do the car, or you any justice.
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Beautiful car and incredible workmanship! I'm glad you posted up some better pictures because the first ones didn't do the car, or you any justice.
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Very nice
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Very nice!
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"Now that it's purty,
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Thanks guy's I appreciate all the comments. As for getting dirty it gets detailed when it goes into the garage for winter.
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Thanks guy's I appreciate all the comments. As for getting dirty it gets detailed when it goes into the garage for winter.

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