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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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This is my car the day I bought it, I have sinced changed and/or fixed many many things but until recently not much on the outside since it was just painted before I bought it. Anyway I thought I would remove the front spoiler (lots of clearance issues in the boonies) and get the Ralleys back on . I also just finished today blacking out the T-Top and window frames along with the mirrors.



So whaddya think did I make a boo-boo with the black? :o
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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Nice job Looks more sporty with the black-out
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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i like it also. now the only thing that you need to get are the TTII that have the dark grey spokes and that should set the car off nicely sense the rims on there now stand out to much in my opinion but i do like the blackout idea. i think i might try it.
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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i like the black
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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The black looks good with the yellow IMO. I have always liked the ralleys also. Both are good choices.
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BDVT69
Nice job Looks more sporty with the black-out
Yeah, I was trying for meaner but can't really do it with 255's.
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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Okay I'll be different. I like the chrome better. Sorry.


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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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I like the black with the yeller!

(umm, whatcha gonna do with the spoiler you took off?)
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chrome is for an old man's caddy, not a sports car.

the caddys don't even have chrome or gaudy gold anymore.

i've painted over all my chrome too.
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Originally Posted by 73sbvert
I like the black with the yeller!

(umm, whatcha gonna do with the spoiler you took off?)
Like I said clearance issues -> cracked.
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by turtlevette
chrome is for an old man's caddy, not a sports car.

Since I own both I guess I'd be an expert on the subject. I have a lot more chrome on my "sports" car then I do on my Caddy. Come to think of I've got no chrome on my Cadillac.


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I like what you've done to the car. It works as a whole.
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Boog
Like I said clearance issues -> cracked.
Ah, I get it now! (hits self over head with BIGGER hammer!)

Well, I still like the look of the car now! Good job!!


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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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Black is beautiful and the Ralley's are perfect, make your vette look soooo much better!
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it looks great. but i think if you're going to get rid of that chrome, now you need to got rid of all the chrome. just my opinion.
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I definitely like the more original look.

I 've always thought if you want the look of a modern sports car buy a C5 or later. Leave the C3 alone.....she's a sexy thing naturally!
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I agree with Chris 75. The black looks great, but don't stop there. Black out the door handles, and door lock cylinders. That car would look pretty cool with a set of black painted TTD's on it. Not a LOTA people have those either. Then, black sidepipes. Wait! That's Norm's car (LOTAHP) I'm describing. No WONDER I like it!
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I like what you have done. Everything has improved the car. Good job.
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by chris75stingray
it looks great. but i think if you're going to get rid of that chrome, now you need to got rid of all the chrome. just my opinion.
Okay here's a chop of black taking over some more.
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