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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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I´m planning to customize my engine compartment. all of you who have done it before, could you share some pics?
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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Here's a couple of mine:






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wow!!
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Like I want to follow that^^^





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And these pictures are OLD - many new parts since they were taken
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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A note to Jim, Chip and Dennis:

If you ever try to sell your superb vehicle(s), I will send armies of guys in white coats to put you into the brain-ranch.


These machines are stunning!!
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Good luck with your decision!
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A note to Jim, Chip and Dennis:

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These machines are stunning!!
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Here's mine -


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Pics taken today...needed more sun.






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Originally Posted by Z06-JIM
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Jim, why do you always have to go making us all feel bad about our cars. For the record I never tire of seeing pics of your car. I hope to see it in person someday.
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
Pics taken today...needed more sun.






Yea - right!

Just trying to make us look like .........



Hi ya doin Tom? Vette is looking good- as usual.
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Originally Posted by tonyfl
I´m planning to customize my engine compartment. all of you who have done it before, could you share some pics?
They all look fantastic. But, if you don't want to spend a gazillon $$$$

Here's my work in progress.................

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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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I'll get in on this

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







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I'll get in on this

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

And a fine job you are doing...

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How about a little "Old School" cool.

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