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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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Well its been a fun and expensive winter this year... Several projects completed (C5Z06 Brakes, Hood decor, Interior upgrades, MSD 6AL, New Edel Valve Covers & gaskets); and (1) project pending yet (Hedders and mini starter-all parts ready, just finding the time); and (1) project still in the parts assy gathering (HSR - about 90% ready).

So here are some updated pics:

C5Z06 Brake upgrade:


Under Hood Mirror Decor:

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Interior - New Wheel and some dress up:


Edel Covers and MSD 6AL (AL lower right corner):


Hope you all enjoy the pics, i definately enjoyed all the work...
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Nice looking upgrades. I'm just about finished with putting new carpeting in my wife's 85.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Nice looking upgrades. I'm just about finished with putting new carpeting in my wife's 85.
Sweet, it makes such a difference.... and not difficult at all... I've replaced the complete interior, all parts, seats, everything...
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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Are you friggen kidding me? Just when i start to think my vette is just the way i like it and i am finished doing things to it you have to go and post these kinda pics!!!!! LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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Thanks for the pics, great job!!!
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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That looks great!

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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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Looks great Vinnie, you do nice work. I have a couple of questions.
1. Where did you get the chrome tube for your air induction? it looks great.
2. What did you use to rout your sparkplug wires? Is that the stock wire looms, or something different?

Keep up the good work!

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Looks great Vinnie, you do nice work. I have a couple of questions.
1. Where did you get the chrome tube for your air induction? it looks great.
2. What did you use to rout your sparkplug wires? Is that the stock wire looms, or something different?

Keep up the good work!

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1. Made it from 3" SS, cut and polished...
2. Not stock, Summitt Racing
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Nice!
I need to get that plug wire harness.
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Looks awesome, nice work!
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Great looking ride Vinny.
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Thanks guys, she's coming along nicely....
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Great wheels and steering wheel.
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Looks great-Is that a GPS in the center of your dash above heater or xm radio?
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Looks great-Is that a GPS in the center of your dash above heater or xm radio?
GPS.....
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Is that a suction bracket (GPS) or is that a home made type screwed into the dash?
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Originally Posted by enventr
Is that a suction bracket (GPS) or is that a home made type screwed into the dash?
The bracket came with the GPS, but i modified it to fit between the dash and frame... used a piece of 1/16 alum sheet, painted black and mounted to dash frame then mounted GPS housing to that...then ran the power to the assory power and ground behind dash...
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