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Old 10-05-05, 12:39 PM
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a little show and maybe a little go when it's finished
It's got a long ways to go.
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Umm wow! now thats a COMPLETE pait job. I have always wanted to tear my car apart for a perfect paint job like that but im scared that i wont be able to have it put back together properly in all the right places again.
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its really nice, but the reassembly would be the place where i would feel stupid
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looks nuts - what do you plan on using it for?
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Originally Posted by stokedxiv
looks nuts - what do you plan on using it for?
Whatever this engine will let me do.
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how much time did it take to get it down that far? and well, how much did the paint cost?
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Old 10-05-05, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by twinturborx7pete
how much time did it take to get it down that far? and well, how much did the paint cost?

It's hard to say because it's my car and I'm the shop owner. It was done on spare time between customer's cars.
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Thats some great work, i wish i lived in Atl. I would definately beg you to hook me up
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What turbo is that?? Thing is huge!~
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What turbo is that?? Thing is huge!~


GT42R

here's a little comparison shot.
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GT42R

here's a little comparison shot.

Damn Carly, where u dig up that pic?
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GT42R

here's a little comparison shot.
wow... that this IS huge!!! Which one is the GT42R? big or small?
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Damn Carly, where u dig up that pic?
my broke-*** camera, haha!!

paint looks awesome! I'm starting to gather parts up...if you know what I mean
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Old 10-05-05, 03:17 PM
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pic me oh, pic me............. its the big one
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beautiful setup.. good luck
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Why not metal-flake?
I'm not criticising or trying to be negative in any way, but I'm really curious why you've not gone for a flake or pearl type paint - you obviously have the capability and the means... I'm guessing you must have some technical reason? Always interesting to hear the thoughts of a Pro

Amazing job, I sure it will look absolutely incredible when it's all back together...

Good luck with your project and I'd love to see more pictures as you progress.
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Originally Posted by gotorx7
I'm not criticising or trying to be negative in any way, but I'm really curious why you've not gone for a flake or pearl type paint - you obviously have the capability and the means... I'm guessing you must have some technical reason? Always interesting to hear the thoughts of a Pro

Amazing job, I sure it will look absolutely incredible when it's all back together...

Good luck with your project and I'd love to see more pictures as you progress.

No technical reasons here. The color makes me 'happy'.
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No technical reasons here. The color makes me 'happy'.
Undoubtedly the best reason of all
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well i guess the better question.. how would that run?
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Could you tell me a little more about that intake manifold, looks foreign. Maybe a spec sheet, history?
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Could you tell me a little more about that intake manifold, looks foreign. Maybe a spec sheet, history?
I second that. Im very interested
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Looks like a jay-tech manifold
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Got crazy with molding things in
All the panels were seam welded.
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wow, that looks awesome - reminds me of the vacuum formed car shells i used to make back at school!

How did you smooth it like that? Filler or weld and grind?
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Originally Posted by BobfisH
wow, that looks awesome - reminds me of the vacuum formed car shells i used to make back at school!

How did you smooth it like that? Filler or weld and grind?
All welded p, grinded, welded again, grind, and a little filler.
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