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    photo op

    finally got to drive the new vette this afternoon (sunday). Put a whoppin 22 miles on it..LOL... stopped off at a couple of locations to get some pics other than my damn driveway...

    after the gym yesterday, i put the 7th coat of zaino zfx/z5pro on it so it was ready....

    tell ya what... i had a mid 12 second 1/4 mile car back in the 60's... but it was a beast, drove like one, rode like one, handled like one. I got a chance to get on this car today..for the second time.. on the interstate merge points... Im amazed at this car....my God.... a controllable rocket..

    anyway...(not that we dont know what these cars look like..but all in fun yall)

    first one is of the hood and me pointing at my "old guys rule" t shirt....:lol:











    The Goldens: Reno and Rocky

    2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.

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  • #2
    Beautiful work as always, Ken.
    SOLD: 2002 Trans Am WS.6 - Black on Black - 6 Speed
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    2005 Acura TL - Silver on Black
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    • #3



      It's looking awesome mi amigo.

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      • #4
        wow im still amazed everytime i see what you have done to your car
        94 V6 A4~~LT1 M6~~383 M6 13.1 @ 109 with a 2.1 60' Sold/Stripped
        94 Z28 383 A4 Sold
        75 Chevy~~~~ SOLD
        1992 Convertable RS 305/700r4 <<<Just a Beater
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        • #5
          Hey Ken...in the first picture...I think there's something wrong with your mirror. It makes the image all wavy
          Al 96 Ram Air T/A
          Mods: Build # 784 * Hotchkis STB * SFCs * Borla cat back w/QTP cut-out * AS&M/RK Sports Mid-length headers w/single CAT * Koni SA shocks on lower perch w/ lowered rear * Strano Hollow front & rear antisway bars * 1LE front/rear springs * 1LE aluminum driveshaft * Strange 4.10 gears w/ Zexel Torsen diff. * ARP bearing cap studs & aluminum diff cover* J&M Hotpart poly/poly rear LCAs and poly/poly panhard bar * RAM Powergrip clutch w/ LT4 PP and RAM billet Al flywheel * C5 Z06 brakes * C6 Z06 wheels * Spohn T/A * Spohn DS Loop * fully custom interior w/ custom audio

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Al 96 Ram Air T/A
            Hey Ken...in the first picture...I think there's something wrong with your mirror. It makes the image all wavy
            that orange peel is under the clear coat.. nuttin you can do about it...

            its not noticeable under normal circumstances..

            The Goldens: Reno and Rocky

            2008 C6, M6, LS3, Corsa Extreme C/B, (it flys) & 2008 Yukon loaded (Titanic), 03 Ford Focus..everydaydriver.

            Wolfdog Rescue Resources, Inc.:http://www.wrr-inc.org
            Home Page: http://www.renokeo.com
            sold: 97 Firehawk, 97 Comp T/A, 2005 GTO, 2008 Solstice GXP turbo.

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            • #7
              I love those reflection pics as usual. If only I had a garage. I hate to say it but my hawks paint has taken a beating even with a car cover for the past 7 years.
              Rhode Island Red *Lurker since 1997*

              2002 Firehawk #0035/1503 !Cags | !Air | !PCV | Airborn-coated Kooks LT's | Powerbond UD Pulley | Custom Cam | Ported Oil pump | LS2 timing chain | Comp 918's | Hardened push rods | LSS | BMR STB | SLP Bolt-on SFC's | drill mod |TB Bypass | Ported TB | Custom Dyno tuning | 160* thermostat | LS7 Clutch
              Ordered: May 1, 2001 Built: June 1, 2001 Delivered August 25, 2001
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              • #8
                Originally posted by Rhode Island Red
                I love those reflection pics as usual. If only I had a garage. I hate to say it but my hawks paint has taken a beating even with a car cover for the past 7 years.
                I built one of those $200 car tents with all sides closed in. I had to take in down though when we got them most recent hurricane winds else it would be in Canada right now....just decided to use the roof as a tarp for the storm which worked pretty well.

                2002 Firehawk Sold

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by wolfdogs
                  that orange peel is under the clear coat.. nuttin you can do about it...

                  its not noticeable under normal circumstances..
                  Nah, it starts in the basecoat but the clear smoothes it out mostly. It "could" be wetsanded flat and buffed completely out in the clear. The major problem with doing this would be cutting mills off the topcoat which in turn could start premature delamination of the clear from the base color, especially on black(dang sun).

                  To do it right, you would have to scuff sand the entire car (plus de-trim)and add 2-3 more coats of clear(costly, basically a complete refinish without the basecoat). Then cut it smooth and buff/ polish...

                  Trust me when I say it is not worth it on anything but a showcar. Which I might add, yours is very close to... It would be extremely nit-picky to go through all of that, and you aren't quite there, yet.

                  However, tis the only way to acheive true mirror image, old grasshoppa... sorry I'm tired...goin to bed...
                  Greg W. in West Michigan
                  1992 Formula WS6-A/R Rims, Stock L05 swap, Former Abuse Victim
                  1983 Z28-Parts car- *Sold*
                  1984 Z28-305 HO Auto *Sold*
                  1986 Camaro-V-6 5Spd *Sold*
                  1984 Camaro-V-6 Auto *Sold*
                  <Motor out

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by wolfdogs
                    that orange peel is under the clear coat.. nuttin you can do about it...

                    its not noticeable under normal circumstances..
                    I think Al's refering to the reflections of the "power bulge" in the hood. Regardless, it looks beautiful. Ken, with your knack for shine, black is definantly the color for you.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Jeff 97SS
                      I think Al's refering to the reflections of the "power bulge" in the hood. Regardless, it looks beautiful. Ken, with your knack for shine, black is definantly the color for you.
                      Exactly! I'm glad someone got it (HEHE - the bulge.). Orange Peel??? Your kiddin' right? You think I can see that??? That freakin' reflection is better than most mirrors!
                      Al 96 Ram Air T/A
                      Mods: Build # 784 * Hotchkis STB * SFCs * Borla cat back w/QTP cut-out * AS&M/RK Sports Mid-length headers w/single CAT * Koni SA shocks on lower perch w/ lowered rear * Strano Hollow front & rear antisway bars * 1LE front/rear springs * 1LE aluminum driveshaft * Strange 4.10 gears w/ Zexel Torsen diff. * ARP bearing cap studs & aluminum diff cover* J&M Hotpart poly/poly rear LCAs and poly/poly panhard bar * RAM Powergrip clutch w/ LT4 PP and RAM billet Al flywheel * C5 Z06 brakes * C6 Z06 wheels * Spohn T/A * Spohn DS Loop * fully custom interior w/ custom audio

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                      • #12
                        if that car was a chick....

                        I'd hit it.
                        97 Chevy 'Raro Z28 M6- Ported & Polished LT1 heads,beehives,1.6/1.94 valves, 226/231 custom cam,K&N FIPK, 94-95 BBK shorty's,ORY,Magnaflow Catback,no cats,BMR LCA Relocation Brackets,Lower Control Arms,Adjustable Panhard Bar,Eibach Pro Kit,SPEC Stage 1,Walbro 255 Fuel Pump,30LB Injectors,Pro 5.0,Short stick,MSD 8.5's,NGK TR55's,LT4KM

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                        • #13
                          Sweet- I wouldn't want to drive it and get it dirty after all that polishing-

                          The dealer must be drooling, for you to trade it in so he can sell it as 'better than new' with a hefty fee for all the detailing- probably give you a good deal towards a new ZR1

                          You're living large, my man-
                          2001 Z28 A4 - 160 deg t-stat, 3.42 gears, WS6 sway bars, rear springs and shocks, UMI SFC's, Torque Arm and STB, leather Firebird seats, Borla, SLP Y-pipe and lid, ZO6 cam and springs - 332 RWHP and 346 RWTQ, not bad for 'almost stock' - work in progress
                          "Black, the fastest color"

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