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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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Nothing big, just a little engine cleanup.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Damn Kimmer, looks like the day it rolled out of the factory
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Nice!

Mine needs cleaning up after my 3300 mile trip but I'm avoiding doing it in the 100* heat.
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Absolutely amazing!
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Originally Posted by kimmer
Nothing big,
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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Thanks guys.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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Looks great!
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Damn Kimmer, looks like the day it rolled out of the factory
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Love it!
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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I like the fuel rail covers.
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Very clean!

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Very sharp!
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nice
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You clean up nicely!
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Its a reflection of who you are! Looks great.
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Originally Posted by kimmer
Nothing big, just a little engine cleanup.
Here's my 86 coupe after a little engine clean up...


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Originally Posted by nypearson
I like the fuel rail covers.
I'm feelin' the valve cover accents, too.
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Originally Posted by Sweet 90
Damn Kimmer, looks like the day it rolled out of the factory
What da' Catman said.
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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very nice !
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