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Sep 23, 2005 | 03:37 PM

gslse_in_vt

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Pics of my GSLSE

Well, after about 2 years and close to $4000.00, I think I'm through. It's probably more than that, but I scared to add it up! I kept it stock, except for the Bonez cat, the stock ones were destroyed. It also has Tokico adjustable shocks and poly bushings. The int. was completely removed and dyed w/ VHT vinyl dye. It's a little too red, but pretty darn close. I'm just glad it's finished.

Andy

Sep 23, 2005 | 03:46 PM

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absolutely gorgeous

Sep 23, 2005 | 03:53 PM

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^^^^^

What he said!

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Sep 23, 2005 | 04:17 PM

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beautiful. Great job!

Sep 23, 2005 | 04:31 PM

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Excellent job. More pics please.

Sep 23, 2005 | 04:54 PM

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looking good!!!

I hope mine ends up as clean and as good looking as yours...

Sep 23, 2005 | 04:57 PM

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*tears in eyes* damn that is beautiful. For only $4000, that is to freaking beautiful.

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Sep 23, 2005 | 05:30 PM

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I'm impressed.....truly gorgeous and great job!!!

Sep 23, 2005 | 06:36 PM

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very nice! i would have dyed the interior another color tho...

Sep 23, 2005 | 08:19 PM

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Wow!!!

Sep 23, 2005 | 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by gslse_in_vt

I know what this feels like. That's about how mine looked two days ago.

But, I switched mine from maroon to black.

Sep 23, 2005 | 08:27 PM

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wow! nice job.. seriously!! i know how much work you went through cuz i did the same to my car a few months ago. Glad i did it though. I learned a lot from the experience. Now i can remove dashboards w/ my eyes closed!! hahaha

Sep 23, 2005 | 08:30 PM

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I thought about switching interior color, but I wanted to keep the car as original as possible. Also, the maroon fits in with the 80's feel, especially with the orange gauges and the clarion tape deck. mmmmm.... 80's.... good times......

I'll be selling it in a year or two. The wife and I want a convertable, and we only have room for one summer car. But I want to enjoy the fruits of my labor for a little while first.

....And thanks for all of the nice compliments! Andy

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Sep 23, 2005 | 08:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gslse_in_vt

I'll be selling it in a year or two. The wife and I want a convertable, and we only have room for one summer car. But I want to enjoy the fruits of my labor for a little while first.

Sounds like somebody's gettin' an FC vert.

Sep 23, 2005 | 08:42 PM

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Sounds like somebody's gettin' an FC vert.

Either that, or a crazy Miata TII transplant monster. FC verts are tooooo sloooowww and they handle like a tugboat.

Sep 23, 2005 | 08:42 PM

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Very nice

Sep 23, 2005 | 08:47 PM

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Very nice, I had one just like it. Really makes me miss it. Keep it clean and stock and you'll always get looks.

Sep 23, 2005 | 09:36 PM

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Very Nice

What color dye did you use?
It would be great if you could put up more pics when you get a chance.
Bye the way I think I'm in luv with your car...LOL

Sep 28, 2005 | 12:15 PM

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Great job Andy! I'm glad you kept it stock. Mods are tough to resist.

Sep 28, 2005 | 02:20 PM

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Very nice, I would swapped it to the grey myself.

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Sep 28, 2005 | 02:47 PM

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Looking good.

Sep 28, 2005 | 06:46 PM

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Quote:

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Very Nice

What color dye did you use?
It would be great if you could put up more pics when you get a chance.
Bye the way I think I'm in luv with your car...LOL

The dye is VHT vinyl dye burgundy satin. I prepped the interior pieces by washing them with a extremely diluted solution of TSP and scrubbed them with very fine steel wool. You need to get any trace of Armor All or other protectants off. VHT is a dye, not a paint, so it doesn't flake off. It's been a year since I dyed it. It holds up well. It faded a tiny bit, so it's not as red as it is in the pictures. It's not a perfect match, but as close as I'm going to get.

here's another exterior picture. My wife and I took a trip through the Green Mountains last weekend. Lots of twisty roads and lots of turning heads. I'll try to clean it up next week for a few more interior shots.

Andy

Sep 28, 2005 | 11:45 PM

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Not that this really has anything to do with anything but my GSLSE has cloth seats and carpet inserts in the door where you have wrinkly vinyl stuff. I much prefer the cloth.

Sep 28, 2005 | 11:58 PM

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Not that this really has anything to do with anything but my GSLSE has cloth seats and carpet inserts in the door where you have wrinkly vinyl stuff. I much prefer the cloth.

Come one man, we dont want to hear about your Cloth*starts to chuckle* seats and whatever else, quit trying to thread jack and being an *** to someone who has dedicated ALOT of time and ALOT of money into their car to the way that they want it. Thats nice to have opinions but keep those type to yourself or PM someone else about it.(Dont PM me though) And with that said