All Done With Repairs, Mods, and Service

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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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All Done With Repairs, Mods, and Service

So here she was before being put all back together. It was said...It couldn't be done (AT least not by me).





I set out to prove them wrong!





Everything worked out except even though I matched up the paint code, the bumper is not a very good match. The car itself has a tint of purple and the newly painted bumper has much less of that purple tint. I will "Dr-Up" my remaining paint and redo when I have to take the bumper off again (like when HID bulbs need replacing). The average person can not tell unless you point it out.

Here is a picture of the front before the air grill mod.



I really like the new look for the air grill. Blacked out is definitely more aggressive looking. What do you all think...Stock or Blacked out?
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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I like both but black fins do look more sporty.


Was it painted a chrome like color before, or was it actual chrome?
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Stock air grill is painted silver with the top and bottom pieces being chrome plated.
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Nice job.
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Still in awe Steve, she's back!
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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good work !
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Looks good. i was thinking of doing this, now you convinced me to.
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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Amazing Job! I wish I had the knowhow (or the balls) to do all of these DYI projects!
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Thanks for the kind words guy's.

I cleaned out the garage today and have her all tucked in from that sun I kept her out in.

Have a bus. trip to Savannah tomorrow so I'll get to enjoy her for awhile.

Now a good wash and some pictures with a real camera to follow.
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