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  1. fan2488

    fan2488 Member

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    finally finished the outside:dance: . now just have a few minor interior parts to put back on. minor engine work, then she will be ready for the road :drive: (i hope). here are a few pictures. thanks everybody for your help. its been a long 6 years.
     
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  2. 69 ina 1/2

    69 ina 1/2 Fox body nut!!!

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    Wow fan, I love what you've done to your car. I especially like the rear valance work. Looks killer!!!
     
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  3. CornedBeef4.6L

    CornedBeef4.6L no longer here

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    Yep I am so stealing the valance smoothing....:)


    That looks real good man. You should be proud!!
     
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  4. Rick Book

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    Congratulations, Ed. It looks very nice! :bowdown:



    (btw, did it rain over at your place? ;) )
     
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  5. luckyirishpride

    luckyirishpride "Youngest Comet Owner"16!

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    Thats a killer car!!!!!!!!!! I love the valence, and the bumpers!
     
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  6. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    great looking car. you done good.(y)
     
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  7. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Looks great Ed. (y) I like the valance too. That's a mod I've been planning on doing but I'm a year behind schedule right now...thanks to Katrina.
     
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    I like the tail lights ! :tiphat:
     
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  9. wardf

    wardf Ward Frahler

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    Very sharp!! I guess that is the same car in your avatar? That orange sure changes color alot depending on the light. Again VERY SHARP car!!
     
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  10. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Awesome ... rear valance is looking good!
     
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  11. fan2488

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    thanks everybody. i am very pleased.
     
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  12. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    Can't wait to meet her! Totally awsome!
     
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  13. fan2488

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    same car.the avatar car picture was just pieced together.

    i forgot, i still have to install the front rotors.
     
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  14. scooper77515

    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Definitely SHOW material...That looks GREAT!!! IT looks even BETTER when you get it out of the shop and let the light hit it.

    With your guidance, and periodic assistance, mine will someday look HALF that good, and I will be VERY PROUD :bananaman
     
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  15. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Looks killer!!!! Great job!!
     
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