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Old May 14, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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Old May 14, 2013 | 09:39 PM
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looks great...the red and black combo looks amazing...and it's not over done either..i would do something with those chrome caps ..they stick out
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Old May 14, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Looks sharp, I am glad you got rid of some of those C5 emblems , a bit much in my opinion. We know it's a C5. LOL
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Old May 14, 2013 | 09:44 PM
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looks great...the red and black combo looks amazing...and it's not over done either..i would do something with those chrome caps ..they stick out
Of you there on the way ....
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Old May 14, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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That looks great! Perfect balance, not over or under done. Red and black has never looked this good
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Old May 14, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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Looks sharp, I am glad you got rid of some of those C5 emblems , a bit much in my opinion. We know it's a C5. LOL
When a car you never know what works until you see it on the car ,
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Old May 14, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by James2002z06
When a car you never know what works until you see it on the car ,
Been there done that , just pulling your leg .
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Old May 14, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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I 'm right here, thought you were going to show me something?
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I 'm right here, thought you were going to show me something?
Lol... Just messing around , I've been working like crazy on the car
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Old May 14, 2013 | 11:01 PM
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Didn't think they allowed OU hats down in Texas....

Looks really good, still not a fan of the engine cover but the work is perfect.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 11:08 PM
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where is your engine it disappeared?!!! lol jk looks good
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That's a very nicely done engine bay.
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Looks pretty darn good! Congrats.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by OKZ06
Didn't think they allowed OU hats down in Texas....

Looks really good, still not a fan of the engine cover but the work is perfect.
Born and raised -- A Sooner !!!!
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That looks awesome, good balance, plenty for the eye to behold but not overdone
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Looks fantastic!

Very clean and nicely done!

Thanks,Matt
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Sweet!
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Old May 15, 2013 | 07:53 AM
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actually i like it...i think you should finish it off with a CF intake tube as well, itd flow nicely with the engine cover
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Old May 15, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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Very well done, looks beautiful!
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Old May 15, 2013 | 08:10 AM
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looks really good..i would do a chrome alternator..
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