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Aug 1, 2020 | 07:47 PM

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Engine Cover Project is Done...

I didn't like the stock cover. I wanted something a little different so several hours of work today and its done. I think I am adding a light to the engine bay tomorrow.

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Aug 1, 2020, 11:18 PM

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Nice!

I finished mine today too.

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Aug 1, 2020 | 08:14 PM

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Cool looks good, I tried to chase you down today you drove by me in my red C8, I was at Whole Foods.

Aug 1, 2020 | 08:22 PM

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Good work!

Aug 1, 2020 | 09:27 PM

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That looks pretty good but we need a better photo

Aug 1, 2020 | 09:59 PM

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Cool looks good, I tried to chase you down today you drove by me in my red C8, I was at Whole Foods.

That was the other White C8 running around this area...

Aug 1, 2020 | 10:40 PM

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That was the other White C8 running around this area...

‘’We have two in our area, wow time to sell

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Aug 1, 2020 | 11:18 PM

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Nice!

I finished mine today too.

Aug 2, 2020 | 01:01 PM

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That looks pretty good but we need a better photo

Here's a different picture....

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Aug 2, 2020 | 01:03 PM

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‘’We have two in our area, wow tell to sell

I think I saw you out driving a couple weeks ago up in Argyle. Right after I saw you I went to the Lantana Krogers and when I walked out to my car another White C8 pulled up. Several people in the parking lot were taking pictures

Aug 2, 2020 | 09:06 PM

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That was the other White C8 running around this area...

I live VERY close to that Whole Foods....my white C8 was built 7/27. Gonna be another one running around here very soon!! How many are in the area? We need to meet up and have a beer.

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Aug 2, 2020 | 10:32 PM

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I live VERY close to that Whole Foods....my white C8 was built 7/27. Gonna be another one running around here very soon!! How many are in the area? We need to meet up and have a beer.

There's at least 3 currently in the area. Mine, another white one and the red one. We should definitely meet up for a beer...

Aug 3, 2020 | 09:51 AM

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I didn't like the stock cover. I wanted something a little different so several hours of work today and its done. I think I am adding a light to the engine bay tomorrow.

That is great, I wanted what white will look like. Now, I am thinking to do same!!!

Aug 3, 2020 | 01:19 PM

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Nice job on the engine cover.

Aug 3, 2020 | 03:28 PM

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I didn't like the stock cover. I wanted something a little different so several hours of work today and its done. I think I am adding a light to the engine bay tomorrow.

Did you use Arctic, and where did you source it? Rattlecan from an auto parts store?

Aug 3, 2020 | 08:29 PM

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Did you use Arctic, and where did you source it? Rattlecan from an auto parts store?

It's rattle can, high temp. Not Arctic White but I am very happy with the color.

Aug 3, 2020 | 09:12 PM

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It's rattle can, high temp. Not Arctic White but I am very happy with the color.

Just plain white?

The white cover perfectly compliments the Edge valve covers. The other colors and treatments clash awfully, except maybe Edge/Edge/Edge.

Last edited by Tracy; Aug 3, 2020 at 09:13 PM.

Aug 3, 2020 | 09:54 PM

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Nice job any sized emblem yet to apply?

Hi, has anyone found a properly sized emblem to attach to the non painted one? I do not have the patience or the talent to hand paint my red cover. Thanks!!

Aug 3, 2020 | 09:59 PM

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Hi, has anyone found a properly sized emblem to attach to the non painted one? I do not have the patience or the talent to hand paint my red cover. Thanks!!

No, but with the Testors paint pens and a can of gloss clear you really would be fine. It’s less DaVinci, more paint by numbers.

Someone in another thread glued on a front badge over the one on the cover and it’s slightly larger, but did fit without interference and looked good.