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Old Feb 26, 2023 | 07:23 PM
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Had it a week now. Really no complaints, other than the fuel economy. She looks good hanging out with her stable mates.

























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it is great to have your daughter help. She gets to spend time with you, and a sense of accomplishment.

A couple of weeks ago we changed the transmission in my son’s C3. Then we had to change the transmission in his restomod 69 Chevy step side. The boy has a led foot. Don’t know where he gets that from! 😂😆

Baby sister is a good helper though!

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Very nice, beautiful car. Thank you for sharing
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Old Feb 26, 2023 | 07:46 PM
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Did you install the radiator screens yourself? If so, is pulling the bumper a headache or not a big deal? haha

I saw the directions for the screens from Scrape Armor called for pulling the bumper off and I went ughhhhh...

Cars look great. Your garage is way bigger than I thought it was from other pics you've posted lol
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Did you install the radiator screens yourself? If so, is pulling the bumper a headache or not a big deal? haha

I saw the directions for the screens from Scrape Armor called for pulling the bumper off and I went ughhhhh...

Cars look great. Your garage is way bigger than I thought it was from other pics you've posted lol
Yes I did it myself. The hard part was fitting my arms up from the bottom. I did not pull the bumper. At one point I had my 11 year old daughter helping me, because her arms are much smaller than mine.
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I wanna be you!!! No, seriously!
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Originally Posted by Michael A Riley
Had it a week now. Really no complaints, other than the fuel economy. She looks good hanging out with her stable mates.
Apparently you didn't get the memo that the car was too heavy, too expensive and the gearing sucks.

Nice looking car!
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Great looking car! Congratulations!

That is some collection. Once you get it broke in. Would like to hear your comparison to your c7.
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Apparently you didn't get the memo that the car was too heavy, too expensive and the gearing sucks.

Nice looking car!
Don't forget...apparently also lacks "Panache"
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Yes I did it myself. The hard part was fitting my arms up from the bottom. I did not pull the bumper. At one point I had my 11 year old daughter helping me, because her arms are much smaller than mine.
it is great to have your daughter help. She gets to spend time with you, and a sense of accomplishment.
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Originally Posted by Racer X
it is great to have your daughter help. She gets to spend time with you, and a sense of accomplishment.

A couple of weeks ago we changed the transmission in my son’s C3. Then we had to change the transmission in his restomod 69 Chevy step side. The boy has a led foot. Don’t know where he gets that from! 😂😆

Baby sister is a good helper though!

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As far as I am concerned that is "Father of the Year" material right there!


Originally Posted by Michael A Riley
A couple of weeks ago we changed the transmission in my son’s C3. Then we had to change the transmission in his restomod 69 Chevy step side. The boy has a led foot. Don’t know where he gets that from! 😂😆

Baby sister is a good helper though!
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budding lady mechanic for the Toy Box Great sign, love the collection.
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Originally Posted by Michael A Riley
Had it a week now. Really no complaints, other than the fuel economy. She looks good hanging out with her stable mates.























GREAT garage and great color car
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Old Feb 27, 2023 | 07:56 AM
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Great addition to a beautiful collection
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Looks awesome enjoy it.
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I have been meaning to ask, are those the Machine Face Wheels? They are my favorite, but I decided to put the $ toward an aftermarket set of Forgeline wheels. The base TiSatin will be fine for the track tires. Great collection. Are the radiator guards the Scrape Armor ones?

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I have been meaning to ask, are those the Machine Face Wheels? They are my favorite, but I decided to put the $ toward an aftermarket set of Forgeline wheels. The base TiSatin will be fine for the track tires. Great collection. Are the radiator guards the Scrape Armor ones?
They are the machine faced wheels. The radiator guards are from the radiator grille store. I installed from the bottom. Doable, but a pain.
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Originally Posted by Michael A Riley
A couple of weeks ago we changed the transmission in my son’s C3. Then we had to change the transmission in his restomod 69 Chevy step side. The boy has a led foot. Don’t know where he gets that from! 😂😆

Baby sister is a good helper though!
A spittin' image of my daughter at age 11. Now she is a mechanical engineer. Looks like your daughter is on the right track!
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Holy CRAP Mike! I'm lovin your garage!! Nicely done sir!!
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Originally Posted by Michael A Riley
A couple of weeks ago we changed the transmission in my son’s C3. Then we had to change the transmission in his restomod 69 Chevy step side. The boy has a led foot. Don’t know where he gets that from! 😂😆

Baby sister is a good helper though!
What an awesome photo. She will remember these moments for the rest of her life. Good job, Dad.
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