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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 05:34 PM
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Ready and waiting to be installed , sure hate to cut that hole in the hood though .

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The only thing I would change is the scoop and get one from BDS they look far better.
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Not gonna change the scoop , lol ! Heck ... just bought it . Here is what it is going in .

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The New engine I just put in .

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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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Man that is sweet, what did the blower and carb setup cost you?

By the way I have a stock 82 hood I'll let go if your interested.
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I have about $ 3,000 invested in the blower , carbs , and breather . I was shocked to find out how much the 90 degree fuel line fittings were gonna cost .

What would you want for that 82 hood ?
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I don't know, I hate to see it sitting around when someone could use it. How does $175 plus shipping sound?
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I don't know, I hate to see it sitting around when someone could use it. How does $175 plus shipping sound?
Sounds like a fair price for the hood , Let me figure the finances on the paint project first and see where I stand . I'll be in touch .

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I can't wait to see the pictures when it's done. Keep us updated!

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Just let me know when your ready for it, I was kinda saving it to cut too. I've got a 2 x 4 setup laying around and thought it might be fun to try at the track.
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Installed the fixed headlights today , think it will look better with the cover lenses though . Got the new door handles coming , about to get the main part of the car painted all except the rear bumper .

Trying to decide whether to use a ZR-1 Replica or the original 81 bumper . I find it hard to believe that 3 different companies offer this ZR-1 bumper but neither one uses ZR-1 lights . Why would they make roll pans for pickups that use the ZR-1 lights but not a vette of a different year model . Hmmmmmmmmm !
I found one that had a great big wing on it , it looked wild .

Are there any other styles available at any other places besides Ecklers,ACI,or Zanacore that will look good on a 81 ? I really need something back there to offset it cause the blower is gonna stick way up there on the front .

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