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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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Black C6Z on ground is from quebec getting our 4L80E conversion.

Yellow C6Z is from NC getting a forged Low compression motor

Black C6Z with silver stripes is getting a forged motor

Black C6Z on lift made 570rwhp cam only and is getting a Vortech supercharger.

Black C5Z closest in pic got a heads cam package and made 473rwhp

Black C5Z on lift got our RPM-3 Cam package

Red C6Z is the 8 second car.

Red C5 was getting a cam and some minor changes.

Before anyone asks we wrap the cars that are gonna be at the shop for longer than normal is plastic so nothing gets scratched.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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Looking good in the shop Fran. I will be talking to you later about some little things I need done. Your work is top notch.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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It looks like a nice place to have work done on your Vette!
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 12:12 AM
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Says it all!!
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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It looks like a nice place to have work done on your Vette!
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Nice.
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Sweet shop you have and business looks good. Those are some very lucky owners.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Will definitely be paying you a visit in the near future. Sure looks like alot going on there.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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Once again, beautiful shop fran!!
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Looks like a lot of fun there!

This is the first I've heard of this shop. I see you are even closer to me then ECS. Do I drive north or south . . .Hmmmm. Decisions, decisions.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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I appreciate the compliments guys.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Looks like ya'll take alot of care in your customers cars. Nothing in proximity to scratch, plastic over fenders to protect. I like what I see.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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Before anyone asks we wrap the cars that are gonna be at the shop for longer than normal is plastic so nothing gets scratched.[/QUOTE]

Very smart idea...no suprises for the customers or you. Nice shot BTW
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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Very nice shop!!!
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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Nice collection of customer vehicles you have there. Looks like a very nice shop! You have my dream job.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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I appreciate the compliments. I try to take just as good if not better care of customers cars as i would my own. Some customers are more picky than i am so i try to see things as they would.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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SWEET!
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Very nice set-up.
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