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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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im no where near the guysabove, but heres an all carbon fiber engine bay.



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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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OK.

So I am not in the same class (or universe) as some of the others

This thread made me go into the garage - and its 95 here in Dallas , and I did not have the garage AC on!) and take updated pictures.

If nothing else it makes me feel better













AND SOMEDAY I AM GOING TO "BETTER" SOME OF THE GUYS THAT ARE IN THIS POST!

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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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Oh Good I get to follow pics of another one of the premier cars on the forum, very nice cars AC54ME. here are some of my project in process:


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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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and i thought mine was getting close to being custom....
these other posts are BAD A$$, great job guys



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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Hate seeing this thread late as per all the incredible cars on this forum but here is mine
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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Here's another version:








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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by WKMCD
How about a little "Old School" cool.

sweet . I love this one
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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After looking at some of hese engine compartments..........well........all I can say is WOOHOO. ALthough mine will never be as good as some, I can say that what I have done is all DIY..........
This is what I had done earlier this spring:







Here is what I finished yesterday:




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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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Here's mine:





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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Z06-JIM
Here's a couple of mine:





Wow! I think I know how you got those flames...racing out of hell and WON! Awesome CAR!
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by WKMCD
How about a little "Old School" cool.

Damn that sh*t looks familiar!

Last edited by 97Rob; Aug 18, 2007 at 07:06 AM.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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Awesome pics

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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Z06-JIM
Here's a couple of mine:





Just a couple huh Jim....I hate to see if you exagerate ! ! !
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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A lot of nice ones out there...

How's this...

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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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Here's my mess...



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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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Mess?!?! WOWWW!!!
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Anthony01
I'll get in on this

I tried going for the "lack of wires and covers" look







Spectacular
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Here is mine!!



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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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I will play before they close this thread. Hope they keep it open.
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