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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mcandrew67
Not all aftermarket are an issue though, I went with the ones from Don at SS-Vette and they fit like OEM.
I recomended him to several other members who had same quality fenders with no issues.
I went OEM for bumper and hardware except the inner liners for front fender I got from Don as well, they glue on to the body so there is no gap in the wheel well.
I remember you talking about how good the fitment was from Don at SS-Vette.

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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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Here are some updated photos that the body man sent me this morning pictures aren't that good but you get the idea, should be ready to roll by this weekend

















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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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Looking forward to seeing it all put back together.


Mine too!
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yeah man looking good! randy i think your car came out pretty well i have a few body lines that i'm not too happy with but going to try to massage them a little bit. I hope to see some of these body clones in person soon!
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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Looks great Der! 'cept for the dinky brakes

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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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Looks great Der! 'cept for the dinky brakes

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Thanks JD, the brakes AHH....
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How long was the tear down time? I plan on doing the wide booty.
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Looking forward to seeing it all put back together.


Mine too!
Did you ever get those 360 rims on?
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by myfunz
How long was the tear down time? I plan on doing the wide booty.
The guy doing the work told me he took the whole body off in about 6.5 hours, now putting it back together after painting is a different story.

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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 12:25 AM
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Did you ever get those 360 rims on?
Not yet. PM sent.
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Are the stock lights in front bumper will fit into Z06 front bumper?
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by sohiers
Are the stock lights in front bumper will fit into Z06 front bumper?
The fog lights are the same in Z or base, its the hole in the bumper that is different for them. So to answer your question, if you do a widebody your lights and fog lights transfer over the same.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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Thanks for fast reply..I'm almost done with my questions !!!
Just need to find a good paint shop, here in Quebec, and I will be ready to order
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Here is a few updated pics of CF splitter, side skirts and diffuser installed.





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Its getting close

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Did you go real carbon or hydro on the headlights? I think I finally found a shop that can actually build the carbon bezels after all this time.

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Did you go real carbon or hydro on the headlights? I think I finally found a shop that can actually build the carbon bezels after all this time.

Car looks great! Will you be at the bash this year or Vettes on the Beach?
Hey Robert I went with the Carbon Fiber, Specter Works had 2 sets left so I lucky to get them.

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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RLSebring
Did you go real carbon or hydro on the headlights? I think I finally found a shop that can actually build the carbon bezels after all this time.

Car looks great! Will you be at the bash this year or Vettes on the Beach?
I will be at the bash, I read yesterday that you are going to be there, we will get together.

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@ yellow c6 -Sweet vert... Keep on with up dates...@ ncvette nice pic....
I'm fixn to do a supervettes in my c6 ...
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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Vette looks great, can't wait for the final pics
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Looking good so far. cant wait to see it finished.
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