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We Build a Perfect Union by Archie
| Started on | : 01-11-2006 09:04 PM |
| Replies | : 3080 (368290 views) |
| Last post by | : troyboy on 10-29-2016 12:55 PM |
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Jan 31st, 2006
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troyboy
Member Posts: 2075
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Archie:
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looks like I may have to add a lcd monitor to the dash for the rear view. looks like the wing and the rear window are about the same height. This just gives me a reason to add another toy to the car. he he
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06:56 PM
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Russ544
Member Posts: 2136
From: S.W. Oregon
Registered: Jun 2003
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by troyboy:
looks like I may have to add a lcd monitor to the dash for the rear view. looks like the wing and the rear window are about the same height. This just gives me a reason to add another toy to the car. he he
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Actually you may want to do just that. You'll be surprised to find just how little you can see from the stock side view mirrors also, since the body work is now wider. I have 5" tall stock type wingstands and a stock wing on mine along with a rollbar in the middle of ther rear window. rear visability is really sketchy. it's the price we pay to look cool however, so I'm not complaining. how bout you?  LOL Russ [This message has been edited by Russ544 (edited 01-31-2006).]
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08:24 PM
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troyboy
Member Posts: 2075
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hmm..... 
Rectangle Rear View Mirror Monitor with Radar and Camera
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09:00 PM
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SCCA FIERO
Member Posts: 3808
From: Ogden, Utah
Registered: May 99
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Between the IMSA spoiler and Corbeau seats, I have a hard time seeing behind me in my IMSA. Please don't skimp on wheels! They can make or break your car. Squeeze some 12"ers on the back and skin them with 335s. ------------------
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10:24 PM
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Feb 1st, 2006
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motoracer838
Member Posts: 3751
From: Edgewater Co. USofA
Registered: Jan 2006
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Wow that monitor is cool!!! more info plz. Joe
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12:08 AM
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Parde_GT
Member Posts: 65
From: Lincoln, NE
Registered: Jun 2003
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Awesome - I love it!! Archie - one suggestion or rather request....when this is done can you post a picture (preferably from the back side) of the widebody chop next to a standard fastback? I would really like to see the visual because you sure have my interest. Thanks.
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12:25 AM
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troyboy
Member Posts: 2075
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Feb 3rd, 2006
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Reality
Member Posts: 1026
From: Marietta,OH,USA
Registered: Nov 1999
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I guess I have been out of it for awhile. Everything looks very good. You would think with those molds sitting right here I would have started a similat project over a year ago, but seeing as how I can't seem to even get the project I have started finished I guess I will just have to watch you build  Take care,
Anthony ------------------
Have you got your Auto-Art yet?
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08:56 PM
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Feb 4th, 2006
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motoracer838
Member Posts: 3751
From: Edgewater Co. USofA
Registered: Jan 2006
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troyboy; thanks for the link. Cheers Beers n Gears Joe
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12:13 AM
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troyboy
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Archie, any news on the part from S&P?
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02:24 PM
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madcurl
Member Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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PFF
System Bot
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Feb 5th, 2006
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Seanpaul
Member Posts: 1320
From: Santa Rosa, North CA.
Registered: Mar 2003
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by scrabblegod: What is that youare building in the background?
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Looks like a lotus style deckled? Is that a new Fiero Re Body? Where can I get it?
Is it all fiberglass?
Is it a wide body? Looks nice and clean....my 87
...they polly peaces have warped and look weird where they attach to the fiberglass upper body... ------------------
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01:37 AM
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Seanpaul:
Looks like a lotus style deckled?
Is that a new Fiero Re Body? Where can I get it?
Is it all fiberglass?
Is it a wide body? Looks nice and clean....my 87
...they polly peaces have warped and look weird where they attach to the fiberglass upper body... |
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The answers you seek lie here,......
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/050746.html
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01:53 AM
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Seanpaul
Member Posts: 1320
From: Santa Rosa, North CA.
Registered: Mar 2003
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^^^ Thanks exoticse I had to go back and actually READ the thread to see it was IMSA...lol...it was hard with all those nice pictures! Do you have a link to the IMSA kit?
I like Norms work, but he doesn't offer a kit for the rear does he? [This message has been edited by Seanpaul (edited 02-05-2006).]
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04:52 AM
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troyboy
Member Posts: 2075
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Seanpaul:
Do you have a link to the IMSA kit?
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http://www.fierowarehouse.com/
look under Fiberglass parts for the IMSA kit. Keep in mind that Archie has added many mods to the base kit. ex: front hood scoop, rear deck lid, chop, larger wheel wells,...... I have info on the other parts, if you need them just send me a pm. Troy
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06:15 AM
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Seanpaul: ^^^ Thanks exoticse I had to go back and actually READ the thread to see it was IMSA...lol...it was hard with all those nice pictures! Do you have a link to the IMSA kit?
I like Norms work, but he doesn't offer a kit for the rear does he? |
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Hehehe now i am confused,... were u talking about the troyboy's white IMSA on the left or the car in the background belonging to the Arch Rival ?? I assumed you were talking about the Arch Rival's car since you posted the picture referencing what was in the background ? At any rate i think you got it figured out which one you wanted to know about hehehe ? I think ?
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10:34 AM
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Feb 6th, 2006
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PaulJK
Member Posts: 6638
From: Los Angeles
Registered: Oct 2001
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I was lovin' it until I started adding up the $$$$. Now I'm just gonna love yours from afar . it's gonna be a killer, troy .... WOW
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05:13 AM
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v6fiero
Member Posts: 86
From: Bloomfield Hills, Mi, USA
Registered: Feb 2004
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Archie: 
Archie |
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AMAZING!!!!!
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10:20 AM
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THE BEAST
Member Posts: 1177
From: PORT SAINT LUCIE,FLORIDA,USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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Archie, where did you get that front hood scoop?
Thanks!
JG
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03:09 PM
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troyboy
Member Posts: 2075
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by PaulJK: I was lovin' it until I started adding up the $$$$. Now I'm just gonna love yours from afar . it's gonna be a killer, troy .... WOW |
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shhhhh..... My wife thinks it's in the shop for a tuneup and a few minor adjustments. 
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07:31 PM
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Feb 7th, 2006
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troyboy
Member Posts: 2075
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PFF
System Bot
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Feb 8th, 2006
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PaulJK
Member Posts: 6638
From: Los Angeles
Registered: Oct 2001
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I don't know if you've decided on a color, but someone is volunteering to do some Photoshopping: https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/057343.html Don't worry, I'm sure this car will be well worth any time you need to spend sleeping on the sofa . If you need to get rid of it, I want first dibs .....
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10:13 PM
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Feb 9th, 2006
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troyboy
Member Posts: 2075
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by PaulJK: I don't know if you've decided on a color, but someone is volunteering to do some Photoshopping: https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/057343.html Thanks for the info. and now the photoshop by Custom2M4
great job Custom2M4 ok guys which color?
pearl orange or pearl yellow
pic of car with pearl orange
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07:37 PM
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86fierofun
Member Posts: 3650
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Registered: Aug 2004
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orange
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08:09 PM
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aerosmithr0cker
Member Posts: 1199
From: Charlotte, NC, USA
Registered: Aug 2004
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in those photoshop pictures it reminds me of the 90 prototype. sexy. id go with the orange, you see yellow fieros all the time. but orange hardly ever and it is a nice orange too.
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08:10 PM
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Feb 10th, 2006
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doublec4
Member Posts: 8289
From: Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Jun 2003
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[QUOTE] Originally posted by Archie:
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god those brakes look small ------------------
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04:14 PM
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troyboy
Member Posts: 2075
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any updates Archie?
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05:50 PM
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madcurl
Member Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | ok guys which color?
pearl orange or pearl yellow
pic of car with pearl orange
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Both colors look excellent.....I'd purchase another Fiero.....just to make sure.
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06:22 PM
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PaulJK
Member Posts: 6638
From: Los Angeles
Registered: Oct 2001
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Wow - no matter which color you choose, the black 1/2 top with the dark windows really looks good. How come I'm perfectly satisfied with my car until I start looking at one of Archie's build threads .......
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07:08 PM
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007DOUG
Member Posts: 1280
From: Wheeling, WV 26003
Registered: Feb 2000
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Orange. Ever seen Scion's "Hot Lava" orange? It almost glows, however its not a pearl. My only concern with pearl paint is touch-up. I used to own a pearl white GT. Touching-up rock chips was impossible! ------------------
4 Indys, 1 is A/C delete
84 Black/Silver T-top custom
85 GT speedster project
86 GT Yellow
86 GT Gold However......
"Time is the most precious and perishable of my possessions." Buy IRM, again! at www.fierowarehouse.com [This message has been edited by 007DOUG (edited 02-10-2006).]
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07:25 PM
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PaulJK
Member Posts: 6638
From: Los Angeles
Registered: Oct 2001
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here's a thought for you for the front end ( kingcustoms.com ): 
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07:28 PM
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PFF
System Bot
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troyboy
Member Posts: 2075
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by madcurl:
Both colors look excellent.....I'd purchase another Fiero.....just to make sure.
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The next fiero is in my garage waiting for its turn for a trip to Archies in 2007
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09:02 PM
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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That Orange is hot ! 
[This message has been edited by exoticse (edited 02-11-2006).]
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09:58 PM
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Feb 11th, 2006
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countach711
Member Posts: 797
From: Littleton, Colorado
Registered: Sep 2003
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by exoticse: That Orange is hot ! |
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yea, for $176 a PINT, it outta be! I just inquired on it today, that's in PPG paint
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12:58 AM
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troyboy
Member Posts: 2075
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by countach711:
yea, for $176 a PINT, it outta be! I just inquired on it today, that's in PPG paint
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With this paint job it�s the application that�s the real killer. I can get a great deal on the paint in NY just 175.99 a pint.
I could get it cheaper if I went with non-PPG paint but PPG paint is what the factory used.
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03:44 AM
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Feb 12th, 2006
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troyboy
Member Posts: 2075
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by exoticse: That Orange is hot ! |
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I agree, orange it is.
now time to start looking for a shop in NY that I can trust to do the paint job.
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07:24 PM
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kmerkle01
Member Posts: 232
From: Lake George, NY USA
Registered: Sep 2004
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why not archie's shop he is doing everythign else... plus you KNOW it will come out good all of his stuff does
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11:59 PM
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Feb 13th, 2006
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Saber49
Member Posts: 937
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: May 2004
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thats some exceptional work archie... i love it... agreed about the brakes though... need some massive ones stuffed in there lol. ------------------
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01:40 PM
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Feb 15th, 2006
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PontiacJ8
Member Posts: 592
From: Clay, New York w/ all the trees & the cars hidden in between!
Registered: Jun 2004
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by troyboy:
I agree, orange it is.
now time to start looking for a shop in NY that I can trust to do the paint job.
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http://tuccihotrods.com/ Maybe?  Try to find Lenny Smith, I think he may be retired but I know his son is an excellent painter as well. I would suggest my Dad, but his hand is currently disabled and the shop is a little messy. Oh yeah, bump! [This message has been edited by PontiacJ8 (edited 02-15-2006).]
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08:41 PM
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Archie
Member Posts: 9436
From: Las Vegas, NV
Registered: Dec 1999
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A bit of an update on the car. The back end of the chassis had a bit of frame rust on it & the fuel inlet pipe had rust in it too. So we set about fixing it before we final mounted the rear clip. These are the kinds of things that have to be fixed if you're gonna do things "right". Some before pics...... 
It also looks like someone had the engine cradle out of the car before. Here you can see the "window" cut in the side of the frame rail so that they could get the right rear engine cradle bolt out. 
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11:12 PM
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