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Old Mar 28, 2003 | 07:38 PM
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I spent 3 hours on the engine bay as I prepare for next Thursday car show. Went through one can of tire spray and 1/2 Mother's paste and it was well worth it. Check out the shine on that brake booster!
Pictures don't do it justice unless you make it full screen.






Going to :steering: then :cheers: :cheers: for a big :party: :party:
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Old Mar 28, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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Cali,

Is that the new billet thermostat housing or the old one?

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Old Mar 28, 2003 | 07:45 PM
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Looks Great!
:cheers:
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Old Mar 28, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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That's WOW all right!!!! But it's too bright for me to look at for too long :D
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Old Mar 28, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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Is that the new Thermostat or old one?
The new one, Billet Specialties, ordered the wrong one with 45 degree angle and it hits the air cleaner, should have got the straight shot but hell with it!! It works.

Going hunting for trim. :steering:
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Old Mar 28, 2003 | 08:05 PM
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you did a great job, it looks superb :thumbs:

wanna do mine next? :lol:
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Old Mar 28, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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Nice :thumbs: :thumbs:
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Old Mar 28, 2003 | 09:22 PM
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:cool: How did you do the brake booster and what did you use ??
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If polished metal reflects heats your gonn'a melt your hood! :p:
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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 12:23 AM
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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 12:34 AM
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:withstupid: If that gets any shinier, it'll turn into a garage queen. :nopity :jester


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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 12:39 AM
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One of the nicest I've seen. I like summit too, but I think the decal takes away from it a little tho :thumbs:

Did you convert to a/c or just replace the compressor?


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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 01:12 AM
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David,

Simply gorgeous! What did you use for the black engine bay? so many products for polishing, but it is keeping the black engine bay looking new that frustrates me. I usually use Amor-all, but there must be something better.

Chuck
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Old Mar 29, 2003 | 03:19 PM
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David,

Simply gorgeous! What did you use for the black engine bay? so many products for polishing, but it is keeping the black engine bay looking new that frustrates me. I usually use Amor-all, but there must be something better.

Chuck
For one there is 1500 degree clear gloss over the gloss black paint.
2. I use Eagle One "Wet" clear tire spray. I've tried them all and it's the best on the market. Doesn't fade doesn't collect dust and it doesn't seem to be whipped up by the fan and scatter on my chrome/ polished alum.

One of the nicest I've seen. I like summit too, but I think the decal takes away from it a little tho
Did you convert to a/c or just replace the compressor?
There is a nasty scratch on the fan guard so the stickers purpose is just to cover it up. that is the correct model/ year comressor for this car, yes converted to R-136.

Thanks for the compliments


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