Engine Dressup
Jan 17, 2014 | 10:51 AM
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 157
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From: Golfport Mississippi
Jan 17, 2014 | 11:29 AM
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 13,760
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From: Haymarket VA
I find all the plastic anathema to a high performance mill.
The 427 from the Cruiser lives on. Bill from Louisiana is the lucky buyer.
Jan 17, 2014 | 11:53 AM
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 7,421
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From: Morristown New Jersey
Oldtimer
Quote:
Originally Posted by
c5vetteguy
It shouldn't be too hard to remove in order to do it right. Mine was being difficult and I didn't have a good leverage tool to break loose a couple bolts. I opted to mask it off and paint it in the car, covering the armature holes, etc. If this was a show car I would've removed it and had the casing powder coated or at least painted. As a weekend cruiser, it will do for now.
Is there a trick to covering the armature holes?
Jan 17, 2014 | 12:25 PM
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,724
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From: Holland Landing Ontario
I took a different approach to mine. I call it the old school look.
Jan 17, 2014 | 12:31 PM
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,857
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From: SW Nuh Hampsha
2018 C5 of Year Finalist
Quote:
Originally Posted by
chasboy
Is there a trick to covering the armature holes?
I just cut out strips of blue tape and tucked'em in. Pieces of cardboard would do the trick as well.
Jan 17, 2014 | 01:10 PM
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 29,063
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From: cookeville tennessee
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Stealth02
You can start out with one of these engine covers. Its a RK Sport one piece carbon fiber cover. Definatley noticed when you pop the hood. Then you can keep adding until you are satisfied. This exact one is on ebay auction. Or there is a new unpainted one for $297.00.
These are the best covers out on the market for dressing the vette up. Robert
Jan 17, 2014 | 05:53 PM
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Jasper Alabama
Here's one that Dennis at Double D mods did for a customer
Jan 17, 2014 | 06:01 PM
Drifting
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Posts: 1,517
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From: Jasper Alabama
Plain carbon fiber
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Jan 17, 2014 | 09:27 PM
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Lake Fork TEXAS
I wanna play ...
Jan 17, 2014 | 10:25 PM
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 29,063
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From: cookeville tennessee
Quote:
Originally Posted by
James2002z06
I wanna play ...
As alway vert nice..
Jan 17, 2014 | 10:47 PM
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,517
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From: Jasper Alabama
Man that looks so awesome James.
Jan 17, 2014 | 11:04 PM
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 3,811
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From: Lake Fork TEXAS
Thanks man
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Stealth02
Man that looks so awesome James.
Jan 18, 2014 | 01:22 AM
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 2,315
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From: VERNON CT
Jan 18, 2014 | 08:45 AM
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 44
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From: Sulphur Springs Texas
Jan 18, 2014 | 09:10 AM
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 3,280
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From: Pittsburgh PA
I made a few changes that help it run better but not a lot of appearance change..A dead give away to 97 & 98 duel fuel lines...
Last edited by Fcar 98; Jan 18, 2014 at 09:12 AM .
Jan 18, 2014 | 11:45 AM
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 10,789
Likes: 894
From: Northern Illinois
Oldtimer
Quote:
Originally Posted by
James2002z06
I wanna play ...
Looks awesome.
Unfortunately I can't use something like that with the Maggie.
Jan 18, 2014 | 03:55 PM
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 157
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From: Golfport Mississippi
Quote:
Originally Posted by
FRANK J CARCIA
I made a few changes that help it run better but not a lot of appearance change..A dead give away to 97 & 98 duel fuel lines...
I like it simple and clean good job
Jan 19, 2014 | 12:20 AM
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,095
Likes: 42
From: Pewaukee WI
Last edited by olbear1962; Jan 19, 2014 at 12:23 AM .
