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Old May 29, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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At the cruise-in this weekend I was finally able to meet Z06-Jim we have been sending PM back and for for the past year. When I finally seen his engine compartment in person all I can say is it FN awesome

Here are some pics of his engine compartment.
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Old May 29, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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Old May 29, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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Old May 29, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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That is some kick-azz paintwork on a kick-azz car.

I'm glad I got to meet Jim and see it in person.

I know it will be stunning when it's done. Show AND go, the perfect combination.

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Old May 29, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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sweet!
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Old May 29, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by bman1997C5
WOW!!!
That was my initial reaction!!!
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Old May 29, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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Seems to glow, awesome paintwork. Whoever did the airbrushing is a master.
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Now that is just too cool
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...outstanding paint work!
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Originally Posted by Zilla
At the cruise-in this weekend I was finally able to meet Z06-Jim we have been sending PM back and for for the past year. When I finally seen his engine compartment in person all I can say is it FN awesome

Here are some pics of his engine compartment.
Man, that's the most radical $hit I've seen in a long time.
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I love that paint scheme. Pretty expensive though.
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WOW That is great
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Old May 29, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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More than awesome......
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Old May 29, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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sweet, verry sweet.
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That looks so - or should I say hot!
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Originally Posted by bizaro
Seems to glow, awesome paintwork. Whoever did the airbrushing is a master.
His buddy did and used the same technics as Mike Lavalee from Killer apint who does TruFire
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Originally Posted by bman1997C5
WOW!!!

...you can say that again!!!
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Old May 29, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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WOW doesn't seem to say enough.
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That's friggin AMAZING!
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