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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 08:00 AM
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Just wanted to say hi to everyone. Hope to be racing soon. Cage is done and its in polyester primer. Need to block this all out and then shoot some epoxy primer to seal it all up and then its ready for some paint.

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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 08:41 AM
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Wow! Looks good Vin!
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Make sure no overspray comes over my way. Looks good!
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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 08:24 PM
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Looking great!
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Nice project Vin. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Originally Posted by L79racer
Just wanted to say hi to everyone. Hope to be racing soon. Cage is done and its in polyester primer. Need to block this all out and then shoot some epoxy primer to seal it all up and then its ready for some paint.

Hey it's me Rapid!
Car is soooo sweeet Vinman! Even in it's present state, you can see how wonderful she's coming along.

I haven't been on here for a bit, as I have the Firebird, and a C4, lol, though you'll remember me for the '70 Ragtop SS/H car, and '69-Z/28 pics) but I am now at Redline, so will pop up more often now.

I look forward to seeing your C2 finished friend soon! Best regards, Rick

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wow nice!
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Originally Posted by Rick@Redline-MS
Hey it's me Rapid!
Car is soooo sweeet Vinman! Even in it's present state, you can see how wonderful she's coming along.

I haven't been on here for a bit, as I have the Firebird, and a C4, lol, though you'll remember me for the '70 Ragtop SS/H car, and '69-Z/28 pics) but I am now at Redline, so will pop up more often now.

I look forward to seeing your C2 finished friend soon! Best regards, Rick

Hey Rick hows it going? Yes I remember your cars. I still got the 67 and now will be racing the 66. I'm staying old school with a G force 4 speed. It should be a fun ride, especially out on the street.
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Very nice. Stance is perfect. I love caged verts and yours is sweeet!
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Very nice. Stance is perfect. I love caged verts and yours is sweeet!
Thanks, here is an updated photo. I got some paint on it last week and took it to super chevy.

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Originally Posted by L79racer
Thanks, here is an updated photo. I got some paint on it last week and took it to super chevy.

How sweet she really turned out. Killer look. I like her Vin. Congrats on a really boss job!

It's going Ok here in SE Fla. except mid day here in the Summer, if not under a Palm Tree, you could be outside and burst into flame....

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Nice did you race or is it to early for the new paint?
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Nice did you race or is it to early for the new paint?
Raced at Super Chevy!

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It was raced!! Best for the first time out was a 10.46 @129 on a small 28" et street. Not too bad for maple grove. I always loose 3 mph and 3 tenths racing there. I couldnt get the et street to hook as good as I wanted. Im sure with a full slick at Atco or Etown its going to get into he very low tens. It felt good rowing through the gears again.

Artie, send me any pictures you have. Thanks.
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