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Old Sep 4, 2025 | 03:09 PM
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The rear sway bar i like alot . Will you still be able to have spare tire ? and what kind is it ? Torrision bar with links ?
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The rear sway bar i like alot . Will you still be able to have spare tire ? and what kind is it ? Torrision bar with links ?
Spare tire will not fit. The bar is part of the Ridetech coil over package.
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Old Sep 4, 2025 | 07:56 PM
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You’ve done in a month what takes other people years to accomplish. Great work!
HEY.....I RESEMBLE THAT!


BAMMMMMMM!
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Old Sep 4, 2025 | 08:06 PM
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Your Vette looks great! That is great color!

The progress you have made is amazing.
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Old Sep 4, 2025 | 08:24 PM
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Your Vette looks great! That is great color!

The progress you have made is amazing.
Thanks. I have been working on this since January. The color was a suggestion from my paint guy. It is Chrysler Fathom Blue.
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Old Sep 5, 2025 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by RocketJSquirrel
Now that looks cool, the dark colour choice suits it so well. Looking forward to hearing how it drives.


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Old Sep 20, 2025 | 05:11 PM
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Update: She runs! Took her for a spin around the block and left a couple of black streaks in my driveway . Still have to do more electrical work, interior work and some exterior cosmetic work, but the basics are complete.







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Old Sep 20, 2025 | 06:21 PM
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You can set the rear sway bar up so you can carry the spare but you need to think a little out side the square.
it is doable .
if you look back through my posts you will see how I did it a few years back.
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Beautiful! Love the quads.
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Beautiful! Love the quads.
Thanks. It make so more sense to use dual tips instead of the stock square sheet metal tip with one round pipe offset.
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That is stunning in every way
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Wow, what a build you completed, and know it's show stopper at any show.

Love to see the interior specially your custom dash you created?

Nice job!
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Old Sep 22, 2025 | 05:38 PM
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I love the black out "chrome" bumpers.
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Old Sep 22, 2025 | 08:59 PM
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Very nice. I also like the quad exhaust tips.
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Originally Posted by RocketJSquirrel
Thanks. It make so more sense to use dual tips instead of the stock square sheet metal tip with one round pipe offset.
Stunning job & effect !
? This LT1 with holley injection, does this have Direct Injection or Port Injection or Both OR What ?


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Old Sep 24, 2025 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Rebelyell
Stunning job & effect !
? This LT1 with holley injection, does this have Direct Injection or Port Injection or Both OR What ?
This is a 2018 C7 motor with direct injection. Yes, I have a Holley Terminator X Max system.
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Old Sep 29, 2025 | 05:05 PM
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Got the stereo / nav unit working, as well as the new switch panel for lighting control. Going high tech all the way! (Ignore the spaghetti. it will be tidied up and covered with a new center console. )


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Old Sep 29, 2025 | 05:33 PM
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The steering wheel looks excellent , what part number is that ,
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Originally Posted by bfit
The steering wheel looks excellent , what part number is that ,
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