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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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"Custom" engine cover

I was hoping to find a set of covers from a Legend, but they cost more than i want to pay (from what i've found so far)

So instead, i did this!

It's in rough form right now. I need to sand the edges, make them straight, and paint them.
If my Type II manifold had the badge on it, i would have cut it farther down, so it could be seen.

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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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LookS good so far. U need to cut little more on the left side. I like it, really unique.
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Old Jun 24, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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The left DOES look thicker, doesnt it. Its weird because i measured it. I was thinking of using door edge protecter strips around the hole, but i think i will just paint it.
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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looks good . u should put a picture where u cut the hole, then it will really be custom lol
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 12:03 AM
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Put a Plexiglas cover like newer Corvette..lol
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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Plexiglas scratches so easy!
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 01:03 AM
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 02:54 AM
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Waste... Us 96s have the nice cover, too. Should've cut up a 97-98 with the black lettering and the A.

~Cheers~
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Really? I like the newer style way more than mine. Red is yucky
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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It looks cool.
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Nice progress. Post up the finished product.
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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put a grill! then u can bbq under a car's hood just like gone in 60 seconds, but only 1 burger at a time
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 01:18 AM
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I put some trim around the edges tonight. I will post pictures tomorrow!
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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it you really good try to put some one the edges
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Pretty neat!

and thats a clean engine bay!!!
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Now with grill
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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Came out better than expected, although I think it looks better without the grill. Good job!

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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 03:39 PM
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it looks hot without the grill!!!!
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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I need some way to fix the scratches on the front drivers side
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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You def have plenty of free time on your hands, but I really like it.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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It didn't take very long!
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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i like the one with the grill
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