i want to see some ugly/unfinished cars
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Car: IROC Z
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i want to see some ugly/unfinished cars
ive been driving my brown/half brown primer uglyness for a long time and its starting to bug me. it doesnt look like.... well you know.. as respectable or mature as even say a silver 02 cavailier.
its become ghetto and i dont get any compliments on it anymore.
it was nice when i got it.
i need to throw on some fenders, get the door bottoms done, and a quickie paintjob on it. the paint is chipping off my mirrors and front fascia. the primer was wearing off. at least its colour matched primer. the hood has some waves and a rust spot on it.
its ghetto. has an exhaust leak too so it sounds the part as well.
you can see the paint chips on the fascia, and the colour difference with the hood and fascia to the fenders. by big *** antenna (i have a replacment power antenna waiting for when i need to replace fenders). can also see my saggy headlights. i need a descent headlight bar with good buckets clips and springs. iknow theres one at the wreckers.
i know my rims look like hell too.
i have a solution to this though, i could put the 14" turbines on that i had refinished last year. with whitewall sides (the car came with whitewalls) but i need 2 new rears for the set. front 2 are already on and balanced so cost would be 80$
i also have these roh rims in my room with a full set of 225 17 tires in the basement.
i do like these rims to look at in my room, i would be worried about them getting damaged or stolen on my car, also id have to pay for a locking kit, tire installation, and spacers as the fronts dont fit all the way.
PLUS i dont want to be the guy who would put nice rims on any peice of **** car. haha
anyway.
id like to see other ghetto fab rides,
and hear and suggestions as the first or cheapest ways to make my car look better.
its become ghetto and i dont get any compliments on it anymore.
it was nice when i got it.
i need to throw on some fenders, get the door bottoms done, and a quickie paintjob on it. the paint is chipping off my mirrors and front fascia. the primer was wearing off. at least its colour matched primer. the hood has some waves and a rust spot on it.
its ghetto. has an exhaust leak too so it sounds the part as well.
you can see the paint chips on the fascia, and the colour difference with the hood and fascia to the fenders. by big *** antenna (i have a replacment power antenna waiting for when i need to replace fenders). can also see my saggy headlights. i need a descent headlight bar with good buckets clips and springs. iknow theres one at the wreckers.
i know my rims look like hell too.
i have a solution to this though, i could put the 14" turbines on that i had refinished last year. with whitewall sides (the car came with whitewalls) but i need 2 new rears for the set. front 2 are already on and balanced so cost would be 80$
i also have these roh rims in my room with a full set of 225 17 tires in the basement.
i do like these rims to look at in my room, i would be worried about them getting damaged or stolen on my car, also id have to pay for a locking kit, tire installation, and spacers as the fronts dont fit all the way.
PLUS i dont want to be the guy who would put nice rims on any peice of **** car. haha
anyway.
id like to see other ghetto fab rides,
and hear and suggestions as the first or cheapest ways to make my car look better.
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ah it just surface rust that appeared after a scrape. and i just got this hood to replace the really badly rusted hood that was on it.
ahh whatever i dont thingk these pics are hi rez enough.. my hosting site numbs them down alot.
anyway my door bottoms are pretty screwed too.
the pic of the hood shows the rust im talking about. its in that little dent scrape
ahh whatever i dont thingk these pics are hi rez enough.. my hosting site numbs them down alot.
anyway my door bottoms are pretty screwed too.
the pic of the hood shows the rust im talking about. its in that little dent scrape
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Car: 1987 Iroc-Z
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Transmission: 700r4 w/ about 7500 miles on rebuild
imageshack free and they host them indefinately.. and they are high res...
This is my currently ghetto fabulous ride... Soon to be getting a new fender (see HOLE), new interior, and a new paintjob via House of Kolor.. painting it myself... Black with blueberry pearl in the clear
Keep up on her man, dont let her go
This is my currently ghetto fabulous ride... Soon to be getting a new fender (see HOLE), new interior, and a new paintjob via House of Kolor.. painting it myself... Black with blueberry pearl in the clear
Keep up on her man, dont let her go
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Originally posted by Rabbitt
imageshack free and they host them indefinately.. and they are high res...
This is my currently ghetto fabulous ride... Soon to be getting a new fender (see HOLE), new interior, and a new paintjob via House of Kolor.. painting it myself... Black with blueberry pearl in the clear
imageshack free and they host them indefinately.. and they are high res...
This is my currently ghetto fabulous ride... Soon to be getting a new fender (see HOLE), new interior, and a new paintjob via House of Kolor.. painting it myself... Black with blueberry pearl in the clear
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Car: 1983 Camaro "SC-350"
Engine: Mild 350 4-bolt
Transmission: 700R4 w/ TCI Stall
Here are some older pics of my "not-so-decent looking" '83 SC. Now it is about 60% red-oxide primer, and we will be painting it before winter.
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Car: 1983 Camaro "SC-350"
Engine: Mild 350 4-bolt
Transmission: 700R4 w/ TCI Stall
Forgot to add the pics lol....BTW, I've been driving around in this car with the paint like it is and I don't give a crap what other people think! Because I know, one day, it will be a "super-pimpin" ride lol.
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Car: 1987 Iroc-Z
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700r4 w/ about 7500 miles on rebuild
my car is pretty quick.. 320hp 355 with 3.73/eaton posi.. She doesnt look like much right now, but she goes like a bat out of hell.. hehe...i have a lot of suspension work to do tho...
Im also toying with the idea of a 383 LT1... my engine guy has one (not assembled) sitting in the back and i could prolly get it (all done) for something around $2500.. with something in the ballpark of 450-500hp on 93 octane pump gas. maybe if i have the money...
Im also toying with the idea of a 383 LT1... my engine guy has one (not assembled) sitting in the back and i could prolly get it (all done) for something around $2500.. with something in the ballpark of 450-500hp on 93 octane pump gas. maybe if i have the money...
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Car: 1987 Iroc-Z
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most likely... lol, if i could get enough out of it make it worth it (2-2.5k im guessing). I really havent thought about it (too many other projects on the car as it is), but i'll post it up if i ever do.
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Car: 1983 Camaro "SC-350"
Engine: Mild 350 4-bolt
Transmission: 700R4 w/ TCI Stall
Yeah, my car will get up and go pretty quick. It's got a mild 350 in it, so I'm guessing maybe around 325 hp. It'll probably run a low 9 second 1/8 mile. Check the links in my sig for more info if you want.
I've attatched an older pic of the motor, it's got a few more mods on it now though....
Matt
I've attatched an older pic of the motor, it's got a few more mods on it now though....
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Car: 82 Camaro
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Transmission: TH-350
Axle/Gears: 3.08
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Car: Red on Red 89 RS
Engine: LO3 305 TBI
Transmission: TH-700R4
Axle/Gears: 10-bolt / 2.73
Click the link in my sig to see my 3 babies. Well, 2 babies, 1 was a parts car I owned for a month, fixed it, sold it, and ended up making a few bucks.
The dark red RS I just bought, it's got 47k miles, but needs paint, so it looks ghetto fab.
The blue RS is my bitch, damn, I miss that car, and that little bastard I sold it to wont sell it back to me.
The dark red RS I just bought, it's got 47k miles, but needs paint, so it looks ghetto fab.
The blue RS is my bitch, damn, I miss that car, and that little bastard I sold it to wont sell it back to me.
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Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 V8
Transmission: the kind that changes gears
you want ugly and unfinished?
How about this? May I present to you...the Smurfmobile.
Don't laugh, it only cost me $1000
I have since put snazzy tires and a bra on to cover up the messed up paint. I'm focusing on the motor right now before I drop the money into the paint job.
We're about 500 miles away from rolling 200K miles.
How about this? May I present to you...the Smurfmobile.
Don't laugh, it only cost me $1000
I have since put snazzy tires and a bra on to cover up the messed up paint. I'm focusing on the motor right now before I drop the money into the paint job.
We're about 500 miles away from rolling 200K miles.
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Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 305
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Finally a post were i feel at home.
Im trying to get it ready for paint. but i'll probably never get around to it, lol...
Im trying to get it ready for paint. but i'll probably never get around to it, lol...
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Car: IROC Z
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wow i dont feel bad anymore!
i think im just gonna touch up some of the bad spots and put those gold turbine rims on, and just keep the rims clean. no washing the car.
i think im just gonna touch up some of the bad spots and put those gold turbine rims on, and just keep the rims clean. no washing the car.
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heres mine. yeah the outside looks nice, i repaird all the fender rust last winter, working on the floors now, so theres a few massive holes. but you guys have a big advantage, a driveline and suspension
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Car: 1991 Chevy Camaro RS
Engine: 283
Transmission: 700r4 Auto
Originally posted by 85berlinetta2.8
hey camaro girl.
what are those boxes in the back seats?
hey camaro girl.
what are those boxes in the back seats?
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Whaaat? Where did that bird come from?
Whaaat? Where did that bird come from?
Ahhh its just a daily driver now. Picked it up for cheap.
Already has
Full SLP Exh. headers,catback w/ borla muff.
Stall,shift kit, 3.70 gears, suspention mods.
GTA rims. soon to have intake and runners.
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Car: 1986 Z28 Camaro Gunmetal Gray with
Engine: GM Crate ZZZ HO 350, Edelbrock head
Transmission: Rebuilt 700r4 all TransGo and Beast
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.73 gears
Hey. I am really sorry to go off topic on the thread but i have been looking for hatch window louvers and I was wondering where you got yours, 85berlinetta2.8. Ive seen some around, but I was looking for the ones styled like yours. Thanks a lot.
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Car: 87 GTA 120,000k, 90 CRX Si
Engine: 5.7 TPI, 1.6L 16 valve SOHC
Transmission: 700r4, 5spd std
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by iansane
My driver side:
care to explaine this pic? the cop and ur car on 3 wheels? haha
My driver side:
care to explaine this pic? the cop and ur car on 3 wheels? haha
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Car: IROC Z
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Originally posted by ZZ4 86 Z28
Hey. I am really sorry to go off topic on the thread but i have been looking for hatch window louvers and I was wondering where you got yours, 85berlinetta2.8. Ive seen some around, but I was looking for the ones styled like yours. Thanks a lot.
Hey. I am really sorry to go off topic on the thread but i have been looking for hatch window louvers and I was wondering where you got yours, 85berlinetta2.8. Ive seen some around, but I was looking for the ones styled like yours. Thanks a lot.
i got mine off ebay, paid 130$ for them 60 or so for shipping then abouther 50$ for customs to canada.
i LOVE them they look great and keep privacy and the sun out.
however i had them on for a week and they got hit by a basketball and smashed. i fiberglassed them back together but they arent the same.
i have seen some FULL METAL sets on cars i see on the road and in parking lots but they are really rare. the fins of mine are metal, but the sides are plastic. they were made by cragar in 1986. i dont know who made the full metal set.
heres a website for a remake of abs plastic sets. they are closest i can find. seems they have a metal set of the older style uglier louver.
http://www.7453217467431.com/browse/...bmLocale=en_CA
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care to explaine this pic? the cop and ur car on 3 wheels? haha
care to explaine this pic? the cop and ur car on 3 wheels? haha
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Originally posted by 85berlinetta2.8
wow that floor pan and the rims look spotless
wow that floor pan and the rims look spotless
That's about 40 hours straight labor on the rims, and at least double that on the undercarriage. Lots of work, but it pays off in the end. Now I just gotta find someone to finish the bodywork and paint it without breaking the bank. (I've developed a loathing for bodywork lately)