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Old May 15, 2017 | 12:43 AM
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I am about to start attacking my engine compartment and would like to see pics of other C3 engine compartments so I can find some inspiration and creative direction.
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Old May 15, 2017 | 12:49 AM
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Old May 15, 2017 | 01:40 AM
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Old May 15, 2017 | 01:49 AM
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Old May 15, 2017 | 06:18 AM
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Old May 15, 2017 | 07:15 AM
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Old May 15, 2017 | 07:42 AM
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Old May 15, 2017 | 08:49 AM
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I think Richard454 wins. Here is mine.

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Second vote for Richard
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Third vote for Richard, my humble engine compartment.
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Old May 15, 2017 | 10:04 AM
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Second vote for Richard
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Verrry nice!
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Old May 15, 2017 | 10:33 AM
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'79 355 retro roller SBC w/ T56. Visible here is my electric fan with "pan" shroud.
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my 75 355 ci with a few upgrades
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