Project C5
Sep 5, 2011 | 12:08 PM
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,197
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From: MEMPHIS TN
Nice work. Looks like a quality paint job.
Love the torch red.
Sep 5, 2011 | 12:37 PM
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,915
Likes: 10
From: Jesuit Bend Louisiana
I'm impressed!!
Sir, I salute you!
Sep 5, 2011 | 03:51 PM
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,845
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From: When all is said and done... there is a hell of a lot more said than done. Riverside,Texas
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
Sep 5, 2011 | 03:58 PM
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 10,702
Likes: 76
From: New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '05, '12-'13, '15-'16, '21
You sir, are my new hero! Wow.....
Sep 5, 2011 | 10:14 PM
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,297
Likes: 24,776
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
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St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
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CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Excellent job you did. Car looks like it is brand new.
Sep 5, 2011 | 10:23 PM
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,890
Likes: 0
From: FL
ummm wow that is nuts! What amazing work
Sep 5, 2011 | 10:29 PM
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 6,301
Likes: 6
From: LAND OF OZ Kansas
How did you clean the aluminum parts? A wire brush? I'm asking because I cleaned my transmission craddle, but it didn't come out as nice as yours. Nice project by the way!
Sep 5, 2011 | 10:30 PM
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 6,231
Likes: 65
From: Seattle WA
St. Jude Donor '14
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Sep 5, 2011 | 10:50 PM
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,902
Likes: 21
From: Oak Hill Virginia
Very nice! Crazy attention to detail cleaning up the suspension parts.
Sep 5, 2011 | 11:22 PM
Pro
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 554
Likes: 4
From: Kitty Hawk NC
I wish I had 10% of your skills.
Sep 6, 2011 | 12:15 AM
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,510
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From: Life moves pretty fast... if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it!
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One word -
NICE!! Zuti
Sep 6, 2011 | 09:25 PM
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 192
Likes: 6
Freaking awesome! And 195,000 miles! Keep her going and make sure you get on member Florida's "how far can go on c5" list.
Sep 6, 2011 | 09:58 PM
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,467
Likes: 8
From: 972 and 405
So when can you get to mine?
-Alex
Sep 6, 2011 | 10:05 PM
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,151
Likes: 1
From: N.CHARLESTON SC
Man...you are just ate up with all kind of talent! Wish I could do that
Great job man
Sep 6, 2011 | 10:14 PM
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,332
Likes: 46
From: Bowling Green KY
Hummmm......True, very nice, BUT.....what about the OTHER 2 covered Vetts?
Let's see um!!!
Sep 7, 2011 | 12:58 AM
Pro
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 655
Likes: 3
From: RIO RANCHO NM
fantastic result and work!!
Sep 7, 2011 | 10:45 AM
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,011
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From: Dublin GA
Awsome job
Looks GREAT
Sep 7, 2011 | 04:22 PM
Pro
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 626
Likes: 98
From: Sydney, Australia
nice work great write up and pics, best post I have seen for some time.