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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 11:30 AM
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What can I do to dress this up more ? I have already added the chrome ignition shield......



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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 11:37 AM
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Repaint the brake booster, master cylinder cover. Get an aluminum rad, new spark plug wires. Also, go with electric fans or do something to clean up the fan shroud. Loom some of the hoses and minimize exposed wiring.

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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 11:42 AM
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Repaint the brake booster, master cylinder cover. Get an aluminum rad, new spark plug wires. Also, go with electric fans or do something to clean up the fan shroud. Loom some of the hoses and minimize exposed wiring.

-Steve(whose engine bay looks like hell and he's proud of it!)
:withstupid: Get as many chrome pieces as you can find. Polish up any aluminum pieces. :yesnod:

My engine compartment is on my winter to do list :thumbs: :yesnod:


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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 01:09 PM
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As with any corvette project , it's not a question of "what" but "how much is it going to cost me"

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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 01:50 PM
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$$ does't matter ! just looking for suggestions on things to add or dress up..... Thanks for the pix guys !
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 02:14 PM
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It is a big waste of money to dress-up engine bays! :skep:
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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It is a big waste of money to dress-up engine bays! :skep:

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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 03:08 PM
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Yea mikeeee I don't get it either :bs
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Yea mikeeee I don't get it either :bs
You saw his sig pic right? :lolg: :lolg: sarcasm is not lost on Ohsixx
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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No I didn't but HOLY SHIZT ! thats what i am talking about !!!
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 03:57 PM
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It is a big waste of money to dress-up engine bays! :skep:
I hear ya brother!

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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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nice work stew. :thumbs:
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