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Sep 3, 2003 | 07:18 PM

#151

sectachrome

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Originally posted by version13
The car looks awesome. I haven't read all of this forum, but my jaw dropped when i saw the last page and the pictures. That's just a t2 hood on right? not a full turbo. Anyway, the lights on the shift **** and dash arent rice, well they could be if they are blinding, but if its subtle, then its cool.

And what model chevy did you get those cup holders from? I need something to fill the empty face below my deck.

they are from fords, i know for a fact that early 90s taurus's (tauri?) have them. thats a good idea.

Sep 3, 2003 | 08:21 PM

#152

JonEQuest

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Yes, that is my car

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From: New Orleans La.

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It is actually NOT a TII hood but a fiberglass scoop that I glassed in since I could not find a TII hood nearby. I plan to add a turbo or supercharger but am still looking at which would be better for me right now. The cup holder is from a ford and they were in many models like the sables, thunderbirds, taurus, etc. (I got mine from a sable wagon... YUK!) ,just look at the junkyard.

John

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Sep 3, 2003 | 09:50 PM

#153

Rotary-Revolution

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Wow. Hope my lights turn out that good

Sep 3, 2003 | 09:59 PM

#154

n4ji

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Those get better every time I see them!

Sep 3, 2003 | 10:22 PM

#155

Mr. Gadget

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From: Parts Unknown

Jon E Your my hero, great work!

Sep 4, 2003 | 01:36 AM

#156

JonEQuest

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Yes, that is my car

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From: New Orleans La.

Thanks everyone for the compliments. I bought this car about 10 months ago with the intentions of making it a nice little project car and it has exceeded my expectations already. This is my third 7 and my second FC so I was ready when I found this one in fair shape for $1000. Bad top, power windows dead, ALL plastic stuff broken of course, and some other problems, but I love a challenge.

John

Sep 4, 2003 | 08:13 PM

#157

88IntegraLS

Displacement > Boost

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From: Mississippi

Very nice. Great job on the lights!

Sep 4, 2003 | 08:50 PM

#158

Mephis

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if the lights flowed with the fc better (squared off the front) ited look ALOT better!

Sep 5, 2003 | 12:16 AM

#159

fc3skid

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looks gorgeous, cant wait to see some more pics of the whole thing done and out of that garage.

Sep 5, 2003 | 12:43 AM

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genII Drifter

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I'm about as jealous as I can be, My s5 vert had new paint when I bought it so I'm not doing that yet. although, I wish I could have that color on my 86 base (I have other problems such as getting the engine rebuilt and installed). I love the headlights, its always good to see truly custom job(done by yourself) look that good.

where did you get your top btw, mine has two rips in the sides?

Sep 5, 2003 | 01:31 AM

#161

introVert

putting it down daily

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From: Auburn, CA

That is pimp as hell, my man. I just friggin love to see s4 verts getting the love they deserve!!! Those mirrors kick ***- the color matched interior completely ROCKS and that color makes me as hard as Chinese algebra.

Mad props!!!

TK

Sep 5, 2003 | 01:45 AM

#162

fc3seeker

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From: San Fran-Mateo

sweet *** car. nice job!

Sep 5, 2003 | 01:49 AM

#163

JonEQuest

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From: New Orleans La.

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Originally posted by genII Drifter
I'm about as jealous as I can be, My s5 vert had new paint when I bought it so I'm not doing that yet. although, I wish I could have that color on my 86 base (I have other problems such as getting the engine rebuilt and installed). I love the headlights, its always good to see truly custom job(done by yourself) look that good.

where did you get your top btw, mine has two rips in the sides?

Funny A.D.D. joke, I have it too.
I got the top from RX-7 world I think, it was about $250 or so if I remember.
Thanks for the compliment on the lights, it is soooo much harder to make stuff from scratch, many people don't realize how much harder it is to make it even look worth a crap.

John

Sep 5, 2003 | 07:59 AM

#164

Bukwild

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From: DC Area

love the ride. Now drop a t2 driveline in that bad boy

Sep 5, 2003 | 09:35 AM

#165

BDC

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From: Grand Prairie, TX

I need to come by sometime to look at it.

Sep 5, 2003 | 09:39 AM

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The above post was by me.... B was just signed in here

Hassan

Sep 5, 2003 | 10:31 AM

#167

JonEQuest

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Originally posted by turbo-rotary
The above post was by me.... B was just signed in here

Hassan

Come on by sometime.

John

Sep 5, 2003 | 10:35 AM

#168

turbo-rotary

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We are re-doing my motor in a few weeks and installing a t-66.... you should come by the shop sometime...

Sep 5, 2003 | 03:42 PM

#169

JonEQuest

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Where is it exactly?

John

Sep 5, 2003 | 09:43 PM

#170

turbo-rotary

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Chalmette...

313A East Vitue

Oct 9, 2003 | 04:16 PM

#171

jacobcartmill

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wow that really makes me want to paint my car. that would be a cool project to do for when my engine blows.

how much did you pay altogether for the paint/prepping/etc ?

Oct 9, 2003 | 09:21 PM

#172

JonEQuest

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From: New Orleans La.

NOTHING, it was all done through the old barter system. What I gave involved satellite TV, not a lot of cash. I prefer to trade off when I can, so far that has kept this total project including car to under $4000 so far.

John

Last edited by JonEQuest; Oct 9, 2003 at 09:25 PM.