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Old 11-20-2011, 09:13 PM
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This is the car after I drove it home from a town 2 hours out. I bought it for $800;
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Just a quick rundown of what was wrong with it- No headliner, front end body damage, hood sun damage, roof sun damage, headlights didnt work, no shift ****, door instrument bezels hanging off, door panels cracked, rips on seats, dash top cracked to 50 pieces, cat was bad (rattling), exhaust was rusting out( Exhaust tip was hanging off, held up by a coat hanger) Fogs didnt work, rotors rusted up, pads low, manifold leak, window motors didnt work, vacuum leak, radio didnt work, and A/C only blew from floor. I knew I had my work cut out for me but I was ready. (I didn't take pics of the interior after I bought because it looked pretty bad)

There are some things I replaced that don't have pictures to go with them so I'll explain those last.*
; I did all of this in my dirt driveway due to not having a garage or any available concrete.


I started off with a genuine leather GM shift ****
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Took out the dash pieces and put down a dash mat until I can get another top.
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Went ahead and installed a Pioneer 3300 aftermarket radio.
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Replaced the bad cat with a magnaflow high flow(For a future catback)
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Bought some custom embroidered LT1 seat covers from CL for $40! (I know it's not an LT1 but covers the seat tears)
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Replaced the fuel pump because the old one was going out;
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Decided to black out the tails and rear hatch, also got a CAMARO license plate frame
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Added some chrome hatch CAMARO inserts
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Got the the hood repainted;
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Got in some chrome Eagle Alloy rims(Need polished) and new front rotors and pads, also painted my calipers red
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Added fender stripes for good looks
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Installed an aftermarket cold air intake along with painting the front of the engine bay
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Got my pacesetter headers in,installing those when I get more time
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Old 11-20-2011, 09:14 PM
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Installed some LEDGLOW million color interior LED's
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Got my billet grille, car bra, clear corners, and halos in, got em installed and the front end looks alot better! (Also painted front of headlights black)
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Installed the KYB shocks I got in, handles much better.
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Installed a magnaflow dual exhaust
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*Mods w/out pics-
Replaced alternator, replaced VCV(A/C works ), replaced belt tensioner, replaced steering column housing cover, fuel filter, replaced headliner


*Future modifications- K&N intake, port&polished heads, SS Hood&Spoiler repaint engine bay,Eibach lowering springs(rear) z28 posi rear end(drums look horrifying), comp cam(If I dont sell it by then).
 

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Old 11-20-2011, 09:29 PM
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Way to go restoring what someone else abused. Nice work.
 
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Old 11-20-2011, 09:33 PM
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Thanks man
 

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Old 11-20-2011, 10:19 PM
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reminds me of what im working on, lol expect yours is way worse
 
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Old 11-20-2011, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 2kMaro
reminds me of what im working on, lol expect yours is way worse
was worse or is worst?
 
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Looin nice
 
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Old 11-20-2011, 10:26 PM
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Thanks Socom, doesnt compare to your build though
 
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Looking good
 
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ha mmm, idk thats pretty bad. lets say worst
 


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