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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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At least you're making progress!
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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Whatever he is doing I definitely am NOT doing, my head hurts after reading this thread!
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by vette.mix
hope you get it done soon, the summer will be over before you know it
I know right!

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Looks like it is coming along, and looks like a lot of mods to work on at once. You are doing a lot of the things I intend to try sometime

Your cellar doors are rusting away


I have a general comment

I believe the Mod Bug can be described as CADHD or:

Corvette Attention Defecit Hyperactivity Disorder

Thanks for the heads up on the doors hahahaha
and Ill take CADHD then the ADHD I already have haha.


Originally Posted by jrose7004
At least you're making progress!
I know! Its not much but I didnt mind seeing how the fitment was
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Whatever he is doing I definitely am NOT doing, my head hurts after reading this thread!
Lol Carbon fiber Dash overlay. Anything looks rough in the beginning.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 12:32 AM
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keep the pics comming, good luck with your project
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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looking good!! what front bumper is that?
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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This mod has been quite the ordeal so far. Hope it turns out like you want - it has been interesting following your work to date.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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I have enjoyed this thread so very much. Thank you OP!
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by yaknow
keep the pics comming, good luck with your project
Thanks! will do!

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looking good!! what front bumper is that?
Thanks! The C5.5 bumper by 2Fperformance, courtesy of Dennis at Double D mods
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This mod has been quite the ordeal so far. Hope it turns out like you want - it has been interesting following your work to date.
It has lol, but those mods are the best :p easy ones arnt always fun
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I have enjoyed this thread so very much. Thank you OP!
Your very welcome, more to come!
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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Whats the word on this? Did it get completed or was it a bust whats the update???
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert 2000
Whats the word on this? Did it get completed or was it a bust whats the update???
Definitely not a bust. Very very doable especially with someone that has more skill than me. Problem is I have manynother things going on with the car and it's been put on hold. It's sits nicely in a shed where it awaits to be completed

I just have to prioritize right now and the dash isn't a smart move for now.

I'll update the thread when the progress continues!
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Ahhh ok cool... I was just curious what came of this. I figured it is doable just tough and takes either some sick fiberglass skills or a lot of patience.
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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Ahhh ok cool... I was just curious what came of this. I figured it is doable just tough and takes either some sick fiberglass skills or a lot of patience.
Honestly, the hardest parts are the edges, that's where I stopped, to get that smooth will be harrrdd. Everything else isnt as bad.

Btw thanks for understanding
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I hope you finish it dude...it's looking so close!
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Praetorian27
I hope you finish it dude...it's looking so close!
I kn man! Same here. Someday
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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This is my first response to your original post. At this point, please don't give up! Looking forward to seeing this idea come to fruition. How's that Harrop running and what it cost to do that mod? Where's more info? Good luck with the dash!
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This is my first response to your original post. At this point, please don't give up! Looking forward to seeing this idea come to fruition. How's that Harrop running and what it cost to do that mod? Where's more info? Good luck with the dash!
The Harrop is underway. I recently switched all my lines to stainless braided and AN fittings. The dash prolly cost around $60-100. It's been a while but I think that's what I've spent in supplies. Unless you mean the Harrop?
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TriplBlk
Honestly, the hardest parts are the edges, that's where I stopped, to get that smooth will be harrrdd. Everything else isnt as bad.

Btw thanks for understanding
I understand this stuff lol when I am not in school I am doing fiberglass work and I know it can be a pain... The toughest part is the sanding and on this you want no ripples or waves it has to be near perfect. However the good thing about fiberglass is that if you don't roll out a bubble or is there is a dip where their shouldnt be one, it is easy to sand it out and reglass it and start over.

I have been considering getting a Stock C5 hood and modifing it into a one off hood maybe I will tackle that job over the summer I have an uncle that is ridiculous when it comes to fiberglass work and I know he would help me tackle the job and take pride in his work
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Originally Posted by Robert 2000
I understand this stuff lol when I am not in school I am doing fiberglass work and I know it can be a pain... The toughest part is the sanding and on this you want no ripples or waves it has to be near perfect. However the good thing about fiberglass is that if you don't roll out a bubble or is there is a dip where their shouldnt be one, it is easy to sand it out and reglass it and start over.

I have been considering getting a Stock C5 hood and modifing it into a one off hood maybe I will tackle that job over the summer I have an uncle that is ridiculous when it comes to fiberglass work and I know he would help me tackle the job and take pride in his work
Definitely man, and go for it dude. One guy did a 4 inch cowl, bit extreme, but you get the idea.
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