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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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For $1500 they **** up your nice wheels. Definitely worth the price.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Do not break your headlights!

I think it's an LS6

LOL i dont like the sleepy eye thing


actually yes it is indeed a LS6
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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For $1500 they **** up your nice wheels. Definitely worth the price.









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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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It'll be fine "TRUST ME"
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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if theres primer on the wheels, just toss some lacquer thinner on a towel and wipe it. should be fine.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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if theres primer on the wheels, just toss some lacquer thinner on a towel and wipe it. should be fine.
Yeah it wouls be an easy clean up but no need... the wheels will be clean.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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actually yes it is indeed a LS6



Ellis Sex? wwwwwooooowwww
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Ellis Sex? wwwwwooooowwww
El ES JUAN!!!!! SI!!!!

LMAO!!!


K I'm out. going to look at my kid again.... see if the day care took care of him. Maybe I'll get pics of the TE72 he has
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by edbltx7
El ES JUAN!!!!! SI!!!!

LMAO!!!


K I'm out. going to look at my kid again.... see if the day care took care of him. Maybe I'll get pics of the TE72 he has
you better lol, you still want that 360?
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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I hope you dont mind me leaking out your inspirational Picture...

i knew you were gay but now this proves it....your inspiration is mike and joe...homo.....and your rims are pretty bad..nothing more paint cant fix
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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UPDATE: So I have gone to Bodywerks 2x since my last post to check progress. On Saturday, the car was fully primered as were all the other parts. Jose (Owner) had his paint body guy straightening out the fiberglass parts and smoothing out the little imperfections on the kit. On my visit yesterday, i found the shell, hood and sideskirts were painted but not finished. It has a bit of orange peel but was told that it needed another phase to get most of it out.


All in all the paint shines. I mean its not buffed yet and it shines bright as hell so I'm excited to see the finished product. The rest of the stuff will be painted tonight since I am messing with black accents on certain parts of the car. Here are some pics for your enjoyment...


















AND, THE "ALMOST" END RESULT...




















Almost there... just over 3 weeks and counting before Seven Stock... I'll be cutting it real close...

PS: Decided to keep the emblems...going for a more retro look
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Orange peel? shouldn't the wet sand take care of that on the last coat of clear?
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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Orange peel? shouldn't the wet sand take care of that on the last coat of clear?
Yeah they're going over that today. It was literally sprayed the night before and needs to be gone over once more to lessen the orange peel
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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pix are lookin good, i'd have to see it in person...maybe at one of Jaime's meets or bbqs. Jose might just be getting more work.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Damn, Eddie, that's going to look nice...

How long they gonna recommend you wait before you can wax it?
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by RoTorYRooKiE
pix are lookin good, i'd have to see it in person...maybe at one of Jaime's meets or bbqs. Jose might just be getting more work.
Yeah definitely... or Seven Stock?
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Damn, Eddie, that's going to look nice...

How long they gonna recommend you wait before you can wax it?
Thanks! Actually I have no clue. I'll ask him today. He used a 2 stage paint from Toyota I think so it was good quality stuff.


BTW... here are pics of his cars that I promised... sorry Nil LOL

He painted the lips on the lips on the wheels on the white car...looks amazing...and the cage!
















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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by edbltx7
Yeah definitely... or Seven Stock?

Thanks! Actually I have no clue. I'll ask him today. He used a 2 stage paint from Toyota I think so it was good quality stuff.


BTW... here are pics of his cars that I promised... sorry Nil LOL

He painted the lips on the lips on the wheels on the white car...looks amazing...and the cage!
















TE72's are so so sexy haha, also. if you're gonna keep the single exhaust why you didn't have them patch up the hole for the other exhaust? just curious
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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TE72's are so so sexy haha, also. if you're gonna keep the single exhaust why you didn't have them patch up the hole for the other exhaust? just curious
Yeah those cars are pretty sweet. Especially the white one since it got a full Audi interior retro fitted

I'm actually working on a paint scheme for the red one. I'm thinking black and red somehow...


As for the rear bumper... I cant cover the other opening...it would look weird. Besides, I might swap the exhaust to the other side someday
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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OMG LOL SO GAY!!!...looks like TJ ***** butthole...
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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I like it Eddie. I think you're going to be cutting it close with only three weeks to scrub out your engine bay to match!

Can't help but notice there's still no hood pics. Guess you have to show up with some surprises ehh?
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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OMG LOL SO GAY!!!...looks like TJ ***** butthole...
I hate you so much Adam. I'm throwing the Fokai sticker away!
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I like it Eddie. I think you're going to be cutting it close with only three weeks to scrub out your engine bay to match!

Can't help but notice there's still no hood pics. Guess you have to show up with some surprises ehh?
Yeah I didnt want a pearl white or an off white... I just wanted something that would be bright and shiny.

As for hood pins... Well the hood is sturdy and the latch is fine so I'll use it. But.... there will be Lots O' Surprises
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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You are the best ever! I am a weenie and I blow old men for car parts. Your car is coming out awesome and mine wont even be ready for Seven Stock. Please PLEASE give me a ride to seven stock!!! I'll let you sleep with my sister!!! and my mom!!! I'll let my GF blow you all the way there!!!!!!! Please.... or maybe I can just stand by it at seven stock. i just need to be around you and your beautiful machine and by machine I mean your *****!!!
Damn I dont know what to say
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