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Old 04-20-2012, 07:59 PM
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I cant wait to see this thing with a fresh coat of KBP
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the pic looks even better on the computer bro....
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Update 5 part 1
Parts are done! Here are some shots I took of them . Now we are just waiting on the shell to get painted so we can start put it together! Enjoy.

Parts Being Prep

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6952994728/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6952994728/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6952990798/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6952990798/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

Here they are already in the booth!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6952995816/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6952995816/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7099069853/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7099069853/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7099068845/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7099068845/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

And this is the final result!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7099073931/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7099073931/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7099074955/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7099074955/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7099076911/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7099076911/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

And this is the car in the booth!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7099078711/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7099078711/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

Keep tuned to see the final result!
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SOOOO FRSH !!!!

FRESH KBP loooks so sexy !!!
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Old 04-21-2012, 01:39 PM
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Need more updates. KBP is the best.
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Wow thanks for sharing your experience! In for final results!!
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I'm like a kid on Christmas Eve waiting for photos of this car put back together. go-go-gadget photo shoot
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Old 04-22-2012, 09:39 PM
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omg omg omg im excited to see more!!
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Old 04-22-2012, 11:01 PM
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makes me want to repaint my car just so it would look as nice as yours
but naw man im ready to see the final result. Also congratulations man on a job well done.
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Old 04-22-2012, 11:08 PM
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Wow.. nice update! The KBP looks so nice dude.. can't wait for the next round of updates!
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Old 04-22-2012, 11:50 PM
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This thing is going to look sick! Congrats man! Lot of hard work that payed off!

I love my KBP!
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Old 04-23-2012, 02:57 PM
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Ugh, teaser pics! In for moar!
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Old 04-23-2012, 03:01 PM
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Nice color choice Emerson! KPB looks fantastic on a Type-S, glad to see that it's coming along smoothly.
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amazing work and attention to detail. I was hoping to see some wider fenders tho :-(
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Old 04-24-2012, 10:36 AM
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Where's the update?!
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Amazing work man! now hurry up and finish it!! LOL
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Old 04-24-2012, 07:06 PM
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Update 5 Part 2
Sorry guys to keep you waiting for a couple days. I was busy with everything else that I didn't have a chance to upload the pics. But here they are for you!

This is the car right after the paint!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7111057879/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7111057879/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7111055789/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7111055789/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6964986070/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6964986070/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

Here are some pics of the trunk lid!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7111061587/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7111061587/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6964988014/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6964988014/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

With the doors on.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6964991608/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6964991608/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6964993414/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6964993414/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

Picture of the rear spoiler!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7111070175/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7111070175/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

Rocker moldings.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6964996190/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6964996190/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

Front bumper on.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7111072167/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7111072167/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

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Fitting all the interior pieces!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6964999758/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6964999758/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6965000416/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6965000416/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7111077767/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7111077767/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6965003656/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6965003656/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

And then this is how the car is sitting as of right now! It is finished, but I'm still waiting for the appointment for the state inspection which should be hopefully next week! after that I would be able to get tags for it.

Also waiting on the pieces for the muffler which should be here tomorrow 4-25-12 ! after that we are done with it. And let the modding begin
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Old 04-24-2012, 07:11 PM
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What a great update! I love what you're doing with the car!

Side note: If you read this thread backwards it's about a mint condition KBP TL-S being scrapped.
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Old 04-24-2012, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DaeHanMeenGuk
What a great update! I love what you're doing with the car!

Side note: If you read this thread backwards it's about a mint condition KBP TL-S being scrapped.
Dude you're right! LOL
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Old 04-24-2012, 08:37 PM
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great update! slowly coming back to life

btw, mind if you spare me the info of your shop? after seeing, I may check the shop out for future body work needs
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Old 04-24-2012, 08:52 PM
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I bet it's killing you that it's going "slowly but surely".....
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Old 04-24-2012, 09:08 PM
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Fantastic Job.......Just Awesome!!!
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Old 04-24-2012, 09:19 PM
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In for macros on the paint! Preferably with halogen light! Lol

It looks fantastic man!
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WOW! What an amazing thread. Keep up the great work. I hope the car gives you much enjoyment in the future.
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DUDE !!!

awesome update !!! if Azine wasnt blocked at work i would have replied earlier !!! SICK SICK !!!

car is looking so beautiful.....
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Old 04-24-2012, 11:39 PM
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ohhhh myyy goodddd!!

It looks amazing!! I wonder how she'll drive. I'm betting just as good as she looks.
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great stuff. thanks for all the great updates.
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looks great emerson. love the new look of the front grill you did.
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I'm not sure who here has experienced with a freshly painted older car...But in my opinion there is just nothing like it. It's so fresh, so clean, so perfect.

Although you will be super anal about it. Lol
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I can see you went positive all the way. great job kid. now is time for a beer...
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Couple of pics taken with my Iphone
http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7111121201/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/7111121201/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6965047340/http://www.flickr.com/photos/emersont503/6965047340/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/emersont503/, on Flickr

Going to take some more pictures with my camera this weekend!
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Looks fantastic man. I didn't notice the grille before it was mentioned but I like that a lot. Actually, that's the only way I'd rock the chrome grille.

Great stuff. I love threads like these.

Edit: If it's not out of line to ask I'd love to know what you had to spend on everything total.
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and she is back !!!

well done bro !!!
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SWEET! I love it! Great work, I admire your determination and craftsmanship.
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very impressive. Awesome. Car looks great!
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