Because Chrome Wins ?
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Because Chrome Wins ?
What do you guys think, chrome engine covers or painted ?
I use to see only chrome under the hood, now the trend seems to be painted.
Any pics ?
Thanks
T
I use to see only chrome under the hood, now the trend seems to be painted.
Any pics ?
Thanks
T
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I think a combination of both, chrome and paint works well 
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Originally Posted by quick99ls1
whoa that is sweet, 
. how much did that cost you in the end, if you dont mind sharing
. how much did that cost you in the end, if you dont mind sharing .. 
car! 
and i agree i nice mix of chrome and paint is the ticket.
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Originally Posted by T's 99
Maybe Bad 2004 will show pics of his, Blk vette with Torch Red under the hood, best I've seen !
Here you go Ghost! We are still working to add a few details. We are off to a pretty good start.
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I decided to go with a combination of all 3, although these pictures don't do it justice. The FRCs, radiator cover, and battery and fuse box covers are all painted. Still intend to get the radiator cover and pulley cover in chrome. It's still not up to the standards of BAD 2004 or GB Vette. Both of those are SWEET!!!
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Chrome looks great, as long as it is not overdone. I've seen some that chrome everything and it just looks gaudy. I went with the painted pieces since I can customize it in many ways.
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Iceburgh, that engine bay is just INCREDIBLE! And you're adding to it?!!! That, I wanna see!!!
