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Old 09-01-2016, 09:29 PM
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Just finished my Vette project for the most part, got it after the frame was fixed and built it all minus the painting. Was a 2014 salvage car brought back to life from the scrap yard. Started as a manual but now has a fully working A6 auto swap. Full Z06 panels, weapon x hood, carbon roof, z06 sterling wheels. Front frame was fixed and windshield pillar replaced.

Still have a couple issues like the hood is off by a mm in the from but fits decently for an aftermarket unit. Not sure what to do with the side logos as its not a Z06. Also missing a rocker scoop as I screwed up and ordered two driver side ones, take 3 weeks to get one in Canada even though it's made in Canada go figure.

Went with a Lexus tri stage pearl paint, really works in the sunlight.

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After, still filthy, needs a good detail











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Old 09-01-2016, 09:32 PM
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Wow nice work! I'd love to do something like this, but it would tie up a bit of money, I'd think.
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Good job!
Old 09-01-2016, 10:49 PM
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Car looks great! I would add clear tails for sure, I think they would look killer!
Old 09-01-2016, 11:15 PM
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I hope that it drives as good as it looks! The blue is killer. Good job.
Old 09-01-2016, 11:17 PM
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Damn, good job, that looks great!
Old 09-01-2016, 11:23 PM
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Phenomenal job! I'm in awe of your skills.
Old 09-02-2016, 07:21 AM
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Looks nice.
Old 09-02-2016, 07:49 AM
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It looks great.
Old 09-02-2016, 08:09 AM
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Super, looks awesome.
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The color is gorgeous! Nice job.
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Love to see these special cases come back to life. looks Great!
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Very nice..great job.
Old 09-02-2016, 08:25 AM
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Great Job !!!

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Love the color!
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Looks great I too love the color. Nice work
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Impressive. Looks like Admiral Blue in the pics, but I know it's not. That color is great in person and in the sun.

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Old 09-02-2016, 11:23 AM
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Good job. What are your plans? Keep it?
Old 09-02-2016, 11:29 AM
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I hope you saved a lot over paying for a discounted new one. All the best. I just built my wife an art studio and did most of it myself. Spent more than I planned to spend getting it to her satisfaction.
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I'm typically not a big fan of blue, but that particular blue looks great.


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