Chrome assessories in the engine compartment.
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Re: Chrome assessories in the engine compartment. (JRChurch)
I think it has no effect on the value of the car..As long as u dont sell it lol.......As long as u keep the original pieces.........Otherwise then yes it might....But it sure does look :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Re: Chrome assessories in the engine compartment. (JRChurch)
It all depends if you want a relic or street rod. I don't care for black paint:D
I like chrome and aluminum better.
[Modified by 1970 Stingray, 5:33 PM 8/22/2001]
I like chrome and aluminum better.
[Modified by 1970 Stingray, 5:33 PM 8/22/2001]
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Re: Chrome assessories in the engine compartment. (JRChurch)
PLEASE KEEP OLD PARTS FOR WHEN YOU DESIDE TO RESTORE IT DOSE LOOK GOOD WITH CROME
AND AT MOST CAR SHOWS YOU WILL WIN OVER ME I WOULD NEVER CHANGE FOR I LOVE ORNGINAL
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Re: Chrome assessories in the engine compartment. (Paul 75 L82)
Clean, tag and store any original parts that you remove. You may want them later. Chose function first and the looks second. Sometimes you can find both. Mine started here:
and currently is here:
:chevy
and currently is here:
:chevy
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Re: Chrome assessories in the engine compartment. (Red73)
I dig the chrome too... but like the others said save anything you take off.
BTW.... RED 73 who made your Alt Bracket?! I want one!
BTW.... RED 73 who made your Alt Bracket?! I want one!
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Re: Chrome assessories in the engine compartment. (Mike69)
Chrome looks great when done tactfully! IMO, there is such a thing as too much chrome! I think it looks best with the right combo of black and chrome. As mentioned, you should keep the original parts for future use or replacement.
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Re: Chrome assessories in the engine compartment. (JRChurch)
Chrome adds pizzaz! MY car is rapidly approaching the point of no return. But for now I have a garage full of original parts just in case :chevy
-harry
ps: Anyone else notice the propensity toward these Edelbrock air cleaners?
[Modified by Harry74, 8:52 PM 8/22/2001]
-harry
ps: Anyone else notice the propensity toward these Edelbrock air cleaners?
[Modified by Harry74, 8:52 PM 8/22/2001]
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Re: Chrome assessories in the engine compartment. (kostutsman)
I like the engine compartment to be clean. Not just clean from dirt, but cleaned up in the sense that everything looks organized. Chrome looks great, but retains heat. If your car is a daily driver, that might be a problem if you don't like unwanted heat entering the interior. Personally, I like aluminum/chrome combo. Too much chrome detracts from the engine compartment. IMHO.
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Re: Chrome assessories in the engine compartment. (sd pacecar)
I favor a mix of aluminum & chrome, too. Billet looks more substantial & less flashy, and chrome details like fittings, springs, & breathers add a nice touch. I do love them edelbrock air cleaners and K&N filters.
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Re: Chrome assessories in the engine compartment. (Red73)
:chevy
This is my goal for when I do my motor swap.
Red73 ---- WAY COOL !!! :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Re: Chrome assessories in the engine compartment. (BSeery)
Mike69 - Zoop's made the Alt. bracket.
Bseery - So when I decide to put a 502 in my car and I want to sell my engine I should give you a call?
78Vette-SA - I love the look of a stock engine done right and aren't you building a tricked out street rod of some sort that has the aluminum and chrome stuff everywhere?
[Modified by Red73, 7:19 AM 8/23/2001]
Bseery - So when I decide to put a 502 in my car and I want to sell my engine I should give you a call?
78Vette-SA - I love the look of a stock engine done right and aren't you building a tricked out street rod of some sort that has the aluminum and chrome stuff everywhere?
[Modified by Red73, 7:19 AM 8/23/2001]
