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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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Update: FB 2 FD

more progress! im ready to replicate the front fenders. it should take me about a week. but anyways pics of the front end primered up.

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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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MORE PICS!!!! this is looking sick
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 01:24 AM
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if it wasn't for the roof line ... poeple wouldn't be able to tell its even an FB ... i'm sure you'll win many awards with it ...
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 02:10 AM
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Is the hood CF? it is.. PM me asap...
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 02:11 AM
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Is the hood CF? If it is.. PM me asap... Thanks..looking good...
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by gonzz
Is the hood CF? If it is.. PM me asap... Thanks..looking good...
Idon't see any weave on there.. . so i'm going to say its actually just a stock steel one
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dj55b
Idon't see any weave on there.. . so i'm going to say its actually just a stock steel one
its a stock fiberglass one from tc sportline
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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What do they sell for?




Originally Posted by dj55b
Idon't see any weave on there.. . so i'm going to say its actually just a stock steel one
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 06:05 AM
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What do they sell for?
i ordered my hood from super autobacs and they charged me 3 bills
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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All I can say is........WOW! When I first saw this beast coming together I kinda had my doubts. But now that it's nearing completion, I can see clearly now! Damn fine job!
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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nice.
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BLOWNandTWISTED
its a stock fiberglass one from tc sportline
You mean stock fiberlglass 3rd Gen hood, right?

It's looking good. I like the white too.
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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MORE PICS!
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Amazing! Where are your build pics hosted?
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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I live in central california you think when your done with the FB>D can take me for a ride??? PLEASE PLEASE!!!
Awesome job I like it
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Directfreak
You mean stock fiberlglass 3rd Gen hood, right?

It's looking good. I like the white too.
thats correct. and thank you!

Originally Posted by sa22see
I live in central california you think when your done with the FB>D can take me for a ride??? PLEASE PLEASE!!!
Awesome job I like it
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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I take that as a YES??? Or maybe save it for my self
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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Really liking this project from the start. Great work and glad to see another update!
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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how does it look in profile?
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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It would have been easier to buy a 3rd gen and put a 12A in it.
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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no kidding..^

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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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i saw this car from the beginning when u first posted the back bumper pics i still say that you have absolutely amazing skills and i cant wait to see it when its done...o oo and like everyone else i really wanna see more
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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I'm impressed! It looks very nice. I demand more pics!
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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very impressive...great job cant wait to see when it is complete..again great job
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by REVHED
It would have been easier to buy a 3rd gen and put a 12A in it.
you still dont get the point of this huh?
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 01:56 AM
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how much shorter lenght wise is your 1stgen compared to a fd with lets say the same front and rear bumper
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