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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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Looks Great I'm going to be doing a tread on some things I did to make my Vett look a little different from everyboby else. Hope to have it done in a few days. Watch for it.
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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I think I would have gone with something with a lower profile, like maybe some chrome or stainless, flat or button head socket head screws.

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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Thanks for the compliments. These are a acorn nuts from Lowes. Cost me about 10 bucks.
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Dougzilla
There is a good amount of room between hood and the nuts.
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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I like! But I agree, you gotta have that performance hood seal!
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