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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 
Since it was getting ready to rain for a couple of weeks straight, I figured I would take the Notch out for a quick spin. I also removed the lower front iso's last week ,& installed MM cc plates, so I needed pics of the new stance. PLUS, it's been a loooooong time since I have been up to my usual pic whore antics, so I was overdue LOL.... Not the best pics, but not bad I guess...


I also want the rear to come down about 1/4"-1/2", but I already have the rear lower iso's removed. I have a set of MM XD adjustable weight jacker LCA's, but I have yet to install them because I still need to reinforce the torque boxes so I don't rip them out LOL...























[ January 17, 2010, 03:43 PM: Message edited by: EPIK ]
 

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Posted by RODRIGUEZ (Member # 9104) on :
 
Super fuckin nice bro, whats under the hood?

Looks really low mileage and unmolested. Original paint?

Once mines is painted I hope it looks as clean and unmolested as yours.
 

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Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on :
 
let me just say, im not a coupe fan or red interior fan BUT.

your car looks sooooo nice, very tasteful, wheels/stance make that car one of a kind imo. good job on the transformation bro
 

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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 

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Originally posted by RODRIGUEZ:
Super fuckin nice bro, whats under the hood?

Looks really low mileage and unmolested. Original paint?

Once mines is painted I hope it looks as clean and unmolested as yours.

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Thanks bro. It has a stock bottom end H/C/I 302. Its a pretty basic, but mismatched combo, Edlebrock 2.02/1.60 heads, RPM II manifold, E cam, LT's etc. It put down 300rwhp/320rwtq on AED's dyno untuned & with a stock fuel system, & it runs damn hard IMO. It now has 24's, 255lph pump, & a C&L 73mm maf. I have plans of building a 10.5:1 347 within the next year though & I can't wait....

Im pretty sure the car has been repainted once, because it has 175k miles on the chassis, but if you saw the interior, it definitely looks like it would have lower mileage, but the carfax states otherwise. It definitely was unmolested when I got it because it was an AOD car, but now has a 5 speed...


Heres an older motor pic before the C&L & CC plates....




[ January 17, 2010, 04:01 PM: Message edited by: EPIK ]
 

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Posted by darkhorse04 (Member # 8780) on :
 
Beautiful car! I would get rid of those zip ties holding the radiator fan shroud though that's quite the eyesore.

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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 

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Originally posted by 5.0-srt-4:
let me just say, im not a coupe fan or red interior fan BUT.

your car looks sooooo nice, very tasteful, wheels/stance make that car one of a kind imo. good job on the transformation bro

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Originally posted by darkhorse04:
Beautiful car! I would get rid of those zip ties holding the radiator fan shroud though that's quite the eyesore.

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Originally posted by darkhorse04:
Beautiful car! I would get rid of those zip ties holding the radiator fan shroud though that's quite the eyesore.

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Thanks... LOL, you don't like the custom zip ties LOL... That was all I had at the time, but hopefully the fan shroud will be gone soon anyway replaced with an E fan..

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Originally posted by 89bluenotch:
Looks great EPIK!! personally i think the stance looks perfect.

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Originally posted by darkhorse04:
Beautiful car! I would get rid of those zip ties holding the radiator fan shroud though that's quite the eyesore.

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Thanks... LOL, you don't like the custom zip ties LOL... That was all I had at the time, but hopefully the fan shroud will be gone soon anyway replaced with an E fan..

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Hey those are my zip ties. I think I remember saying "Here, these will at least get you home."

Wasn't that like 8 months ago now? LOL

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Originally posted by 93 CHP:
Cars looking good dustin

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Originally posted by 93 CHP:
Yea I actually still have it just sitting in the garage

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Good... Keep it bro, you will have a hard time finding another that cleeeeeeaaannn!!!
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
Like all BUT the interior color
 

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Posted by Rigo5.0 (Member # 5247) on :
 
I've seen you post pics from the beginning and it's lookin' nothing but good. Wheels look good, but I think it would stand out more with some black & chrome lipped wheels.
Good job on the car man!
 

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Posted by 8stang8 (Member # 8082) on :
 
what size rim and tire do you have in the rear (10 inch) it looks like its tucked WAY under that rear qrtr fender? i wish mine tucked that far, even after i put my new fox axles LOL i wonder why...
 

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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
Like all BUT the interior color

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Thanks Don... Porno red FTW LOL
 

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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 

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Originally posted by Rigo5.0:
I've seen you post pics from the beginning and it's lookin' nothing but good. Wheels look good, but I think it would stand out more with some black & chrome lipped wheels.
Good job on the car man!

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Thanks. Its been a long road, & it aint over yet... I thought about black wheels, but I actually like anthracite better on white. If I ever did go with black wheels they would have to be some top notch, non replica wheels....
 

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Posted by SAMACH1 (Member # 7042) on :
 
Dude, your ride looks bad ass man, could never compliment em enough....You put down some pretty good numbers on that setup makes me think about molestin my lx hatch as well haha, ill let you know when my hatch is done so we could set up a photoshoot with the foxes and the machs....
 

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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 

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Originally posted by 8stang8:
what size rim and tire do you have in the rear (10 inch) it looks like its tucked WAY under that rear qrtr fender? i wish mine tucked that far, even after i put my new fox axles LOL i wonder why...

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what size rim and tire do you have in the rear (10 inch) it looks like its tucked WAY under that rear qrtr fender? i wish mine tucked that far, even after i put my new fox axles LOL i wonder why...

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The wheels are 10", with 275's & ranger axles. I cant remember the offset, but thats what its all about when getting wheels to tuck, having the right offset. Did you get the fox axles already & they still stick out?

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yes, i put the new brackets w/ fox 31 spline mosers. i wouldnt say they stick out, but wish they tucked under more. i have about one~two finged gap & theyre in bout half inch but still looks like itll rub i guess im to picky lol. after lookin a little closer to one specific picture you posted its kinda similar, maybe yours is sittin higher i guess. but you say your using ranger axles, arent rangers axles shorter than fox axles by an inch? they measur 27.xx inches and fox axles 29?
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Dustin, the car looks great.

I agree it needs to come down 1/2" rear, but the front is on point!

Great job on it.

Would you consider oem SVT caps?

[ January 17, 2010, 05:41 PM: Message edited by: Luke87GT ]
 

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Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :
 
Are you running long tubes?
 

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Posted by RODRIGUEZ (Member # 9104) on :
 

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Originally posted by RODRIGUEZ:
Super fuckin nice bro, whats under the hood?

Looks really low mileage and unmolested. Original paint?

Once mines is painted I hope it looks as clean and unmolested as yours.

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Thanks bro. It has a stock bottom end H/C/I 302. Its a pretty basic, but mismatched combo, Edlebrock 2.02/1.60 heads, RPM II manifold, E cam, LT's etc. It put down 300rwhp/320rwtq on AED's dyno untuned & with a stock fuel system, & it runs damn hard IMO. It now has 24's, 255lph pump, & a C&L 73mm maf. I have plans of building a 10.5:1 347 within the next year though & I can't wait....

Im pretty sure the car has been repainted once, because it has 175k miles on the chassis, but if you saw the interior, it definitely looks like it would have lower mileage, but the carfax states otherwise. It definitely was unmolested when I got it because it was an AOD car, but now has a 5 speed...


Heres an older motor pic before the C&L & CC plates....

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Dustin, the car looks great.

I agree it needs to come down 1/2" rear, but the front is on point!

Great job on it.

Would you consider oem SVT caps?

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I don't think the SVT centercaps would fit on those replica wheels, the replica wheels' centercaps are 2 1/4" and OEM's are 2 1/2" a bit bigger then the ones that are on there now...
 

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Posted by 93redcobra (Member # 1344) on :
 
very nice
 

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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 

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Originally posted by SAMACH1:
Dude, your ride looks bad ass man, could never compliment em enough....You put down some pretty good numbers on that setup makes me think about molestin my lx hatch as well haha, ill let you know when my hatch is done so we could set up a photoshoot with the foxes and the machs....

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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
Still like it better with those top iso's out. DUMPED!!!!! Looks good tho.

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Originally posted by 8stang8:
yes, i put the new brackets w/ fox 31 spline mosers. i wouldnt say they stick out, but wish they tucked under more. i have about one~two finged gap & theyre in bout half inch but still looks like itll rub i guess im to picky lol. after lookin a little closer to one specific picture you posted its kinda similar, maybe yours is sittin higher i guess. but you say your using ranger axles, arent rangers axles shorter than fox axles by an inch? they measur 27.xx inches and fox axles 29?

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Dustin, the car looks great.

I agree it needs to come down 1/2" rear, but the front is on point!

Great job on it.

Would you consider oem SVT caps?

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Are you running long tubes?

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Originally posted by RODRIGUEZ:
Regardless of the mileage that is one very clean coupe and those are super hard to find these days, seems like it took me forever to find mines.

And that porno red when clean is just as nice as the black/grey interior IMO.

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Thanks man. Im glad someone besides me appreciates the Porno Red LOL....

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Thanks.... BTW bro, that Chevelle looks BAD@$$!!!!

[ January 17, 2010, 10:56 PM: Message edited by: EPIK ]
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
WOW, you need a pair of dice or light ball haning from the rear view mirror!


 

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Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :
 
How'd they go in? Any problems other than the norm for lt installs.
 

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Posted by Duncan Motors (Member # 7045) on :
 
beautiful car and tastefully done i hope mine looks that clean when its done, and the zip-ties are a life saver for those in between moments lol. i use them on a many of things lol.
 

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Posted by threethirty1 (Member # 7814) on :
 
Reminds me of that movie "Twins" with Danny Devito, and our governor..but a cleanass car tho bro.

I like how you modify your cars, tastefully.
 

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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 

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How'd they go in? Any problems other than the norm for lt installs.

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beautiful car and tastefully done i hope mine looks that clean when its done, and the zip-ties are a life saver for those in between moments lol. i use them on a many of things lol.

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Reminds me of that movie "Twins" with Danny Devito, and our governor..but a cleanass car tho bro.

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Did they have a notch on twins? Thanks though, I always try to do everything tastefully...
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Twins, lol... not sure what comparison ya'll are making here


 

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Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :
 
Looks nice! i also agree with Luke on the electric fan.
 

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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 

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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
i love how clear your pictures are, i wish the made the type of camera you use in a small compact one, i could use some clear pics like that on the fireline and at home.

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
I think plain gloss black caps would look awesome too!

Car is looking good man. Any other visual mods planned?

You'd get a nice SOTP gain from an e-fan

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a man ur cars hella clean. Keep up the good work man.

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Thanks Johnny. Hows the motor progress comin along?
 

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Posted by its50 (Member # 4069) on :
 
i dont dig the red either but being that its so clean it doesnt look bad at all.i would ride that for sure.makes it a lil diff then most so thats always a pluse good shit epik
 

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Posted by Notch_notch (Member # 8902) on :
 
Man I love it.... Good job
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Very nice I always forget when I see that car at night it has that color Int I had that color in my first coupe back in 95'
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 

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I think plain gloss black caps would look awesome too!

Car is looking good man. Any other visual mods planned?

You'd get a nice SOTP gain from an e-fan

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Maybe I will try to paint these ugly caps gloss black to see how it looks? Luke, I plan on doing an E fan eventually.

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i dont dig the red either but being that its so clean it doesnt look bad at all.i would ride that for sure.makes it a lil diff then most so thats always a pluse good shit epik

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Man I love it.... Good job

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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Very nice I always forget when I see that car at night it has that color Int I had that color in my first coupe back in 95'

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you can take the caps apart carefully with a razor, cut out some gloss black circles, and attach them again.

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Originally posted by bigjerry:
My buddy just picked up a 4cyl notch pretty much identcal to yours. His car has the porno red interior and even has a porno red steering wheel. I never seen such a creature b4 I thought they were all black.

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Well I gotta pull the motor 4sure. I just need to figure out wat I'm gonna do. And I gotta stack up some more scrilla since I didn't plan on taking this motor out this fast.

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Originally posted by STREETFIGHTER50:
Looks good Dustin! Clean as always!

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Thanks Nick!!!
 

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Posted by chevyeatr (Member # 7603) on :
 
Yea maybe ill get lucky and just get stroked and blown at the same time. Lol.
 

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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 

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Yea maybe ill get lucky and just get stroked and blown at the same time. Lol.

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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
It always sounds good utill you empty your pockets doing all that but always feels good when your done and get that first complement

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Now take pics of mine

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LMK when your ready. We need to do a sac Fox photoshoot...

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How about some pics of a classic?
 

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Now take pics of mine

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Now take pics of mine

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LMK when your ready. We need to do a sac Fox photoshoot...

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F##K YEAH!!! When you wanna do that?

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Now take pics of mine

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LMK when your ready. We need to do a sac Fox photoshoot...

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How about some pics of a classic?

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F##K YEAH!!! When you wanna do that?

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This summer, i need to find a cool back drop for pictures.

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Now take pics of mine

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LMK when your ready. We need to do a sac Fox photoshoot...

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How about some pics of a classic?

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F##K YEAH!!! When you wanna do that?

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This summer, i need to find a cool back drop for pictures.

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Don't you live up in the foothills? Up there, you can find a cool back drop around every corner. I would be down to meet up out there sometime in the summer...

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Now take pics of mine

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LMK when your ready. We need to do a sac Fox photoshoot...

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How about some pics of a classic?

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F##K YEAH!!! When you wanna do that?

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This summer, i need to find a cool back drop for pictures.

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Don't you live up in the foothills? Up there, you can find a cool back drop around every corner. I would be down to meet up out there sometime in the summer...

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Yeah i do want a Forested backdrop, i do know of a kinda cool spot

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Now take pics of mine

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LMK when your ready. We need to do a sac Fox photoshoot...

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How about some pics of a classic?

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F##K YEAH!!! When you wanna do that?

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This summer, i need to find a cool back drop for pictures.

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Don't you live up in the foothills? Up there, you can find a cool back drop around every corner. I would be down to meet up out there sometime in the summer...

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Yeah i do want a Forested backdrop, i do know of a kinda cool spot

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There you go... LMk when your ready

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Now take pics of mine

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LMK when your ready. We need to do a sac Fox photoshoot...

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How about some pics of a classic?

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F##K YEAH!!! When you wanna do that?

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This summer, i need to find a cool back drop for pictures.

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Don't you live up in the foothills? Up there, you can find a cool back drop around every corner. I would be down to meet up out there sometime in the summer...

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Yeah i do want a Forested backdrop, i do know of a kinda cool spot

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There you go... LMk when your ready

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Its kind of a cool spot, has a wall kinda blocking the view though. Not a tall wall though.

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I live in Grass Valley, the spot is in Nevada City off highway 20.

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I live in Grass Valley, the spot is in Nevada City off highway 20.

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Oh, ok... There should be a ton of good spots up that way. I have driven on a few roads out there, Its beautiful.

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yeah its an awesome place.
 

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Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on :
 
great looking coupe! put 18s on there and i would be jealous .
 

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Posted by AbominableSnoman... (Member # 8290) on :
 
as always epik, clean pics, cleaner notch! now imagine pics you take during an all white cruise? haha.
 

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Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
Nice car Those wheels look bad ass on it
 

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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 

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great looking coupe! put 18s on there and i would be jealous .

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Thanks...

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
Put some gold ones on it. Mustard & Mayonaisse!!!!!!
 

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Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on :
 
Very nice look! I like the RIMS!
 

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Posted by Mach 5oh (Member # 9497) on :
 
The only thing about porno red interior is that it looks a lil overdone, but I love it. I almost put porno red in my 95 mustang, but with more black accents to break it up a lil bit more.
 

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Posted by EPIK (Member # 7481) on :
 

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The only thing about porno red interior is that it looks a lil overdone, but I love it. I almost put porno red in my 95 mustang, but with more black accents to break it up a lil bit more.

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I agree, it is a bit bright. My plan is to break up the red with a custom black/red 2 tone interior. I will be keeping all the red plastics, stock red/black dash, red console, red headliner, but I am gonna do black carpet, & custom Recaro's with black outer's & red centers. I am also gonna do the tweed insert on the door panels black to tie it all together....


Similar to this photoshop that I had done, but with better seats...





Here are the seats I am gonna use. They are out of a 91 VW GTI.



I am gonna have them reupholstered, but I'm not sure which 1 of these schemes I will go with. I am leaning more towards the red centers....




[ January 21, 2010, 09:45 PM: Message edited by: EPIK ]
 

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Posted by bigjerry (Member # 6033) on :
 
I like the one on the right the best. And maybe the lettering black to make it stand out more.
 

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Posted by RODRIGUEZ (Member # 9104) on :
 
The red insert one looks waay better then the black insert one.
 

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