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Feb 6, 2006 | 03:53 PM

robs87vette

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Racer

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From: Kempner Texas

My 87

Hoping to get this done soon, it's been sitting like this (well not quite like this it has been worse

)for 4 years. I can't wait to drive it to Colorado. Enjoy!

PS I hope this works

Rob

http://www.photohost.org/gallery/sho...sort/1/cat/500
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/sho...sort/1/cat/500
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/sho...sort/1/cat/500

I hate when I am Clueless!

Feb 6, 2006 | 04:50 PM

flyzlow

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From: Phoenix Arizona

Looks Gorgeous. Great color too.

Feb 6, 2006 | 07:25 PM

JackDidley

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From: Database Error Indiana

That car is TOOO Clean.

Don't see how you can not drive it.

Feb 6, 2006 | 07:33 PM

thornton310

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From: Windermere Florida

SWEET

Feb 6, 2006 | 08:13 PM

RICEKILA

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From: Beautiful Down Town "SWINDLEHURST" Long Island NY

For God sakes man take the shovels "OFF THE WALL"
"Nice"

Feb 6, 2006 | 08:13 PM

Chewch87

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From: POINT PLEASANT NEW JERSEY

Ya know....guys like you really BUG the Hay outta me!!! Now I have to go out to my garage, uncover my 87 , plug in the heater and put a coat of Meguiars on it!!!! SSSSSheeeeeesh!!!!

Feb 6, 2006 | 08:14 PM

robs87vette

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From: Kempner Texas

WOW Thanks for all the GREAT comments!!

Was thinking about painting it, I was thinking a gold w/ a red candy apple or smoke clear over the top, my wife says re-paint to original color. I dunno, what do you think?

Feb 6, 2006 | 08:19 PM

robs87vette

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From: Kempner Texas

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Originally Posted by RICEKILA

For God sakes man take the shovels "OFF THE WALL"
"Nice"

Soon as I get a storage shed built in my backyard, Anybody make me a deal on a big storage shed?

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Feb 6, 2006 | 08:22 PM

robs87vette

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From: Kempner Texas

OH YEAH!! Wife says she will spring for a new set of polished C5 ZO6 rims and a set of F1 GS D3s 285/35/18 all around

Feb 6, 2006 | 08:28 PM

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Chewch87

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From: POINT PLEASANT NEW JERSEY

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Originally Posted by robs87vette

OH YEAH!! Wife says she will spring for a new set of polished C5 ZO6 rims and a set of F1 GS D3s 285/35/18 all around

WWWWHATTTTA WOMAN!!!!!

Feb 6, 2006 | 08:41 PM

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sfid87

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From: New Philadelphia Ohio

wow, looks great!! It would make me want to get my 87 out to clean it up, but my engine bay won't look that good when I get done

NICE CAR

Feb 6, 2006 | 08:45 PM

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robs87vette

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From: Kempner Texas

http://www.photohost.org/gallery/sho.../cat/500/page/

The 2 fuses in a fuse holder near the battery lower right hand corner of this pic.. are these on all 87s or has someone put these there?

Feb 6, 2006 | 09:57 PM

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SmokinBlack

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Very nice pics.

Your detail work looks great.

Feb 6, 2006 | 10:47 PM

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MR NICE

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From: Downriver Mi.

very clean how many mi.? I had an 84 the same color

Feb 6, 2006 | 10:57 PM

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Very clean machine! Love the color!

Feb 7, 2006 | 07:05 PM

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nelson84

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From: British Columbia

I like the shovels

Feb 7, 2006 | 07:10 PM

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JackDidley

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From: Database Error Indiana

No fuses there on my 87.

Feb 7, 2006 | 09:02 PM

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robs87vette

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From: Kempner Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR NICE

very clean how many mi.? I had an 84 the same color

It has 98,000 mi on it, I bought it with just 57,000 in 1992. After I retired from the Army i drove it to work and back everyday 40mi each way so the miles really took a toll on it. Just trying to get it back in shape and looking good. It won 1st palce 2 years in a row in the 80-89 stock category at the small local car show in Germany the first 2 years I owned it. I can remeber polishing the suspension and vacumming the engine on weekends!

Feb 7, 2006 | 09:49 PM

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quantum-theory

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From: Portland OR

I've only got 59k on my 87. I don't think I'd be able to make mine look as good as yours. I'm eating my heart out. Probably would be more productive to get out to the garage.