Almost done engine comp

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  1. 74Maverick

    74Maverick Maverick Maniac

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    I finally got the pics back of the Edelbrock Elite valve covers and aircleaner. I also put the cool flex hose on and the rest of the march pulley parts, alt fan, alt pulley cap. K+N air cleaner. Still just a little more to do.
     

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    74Maverick Maverick Maniac

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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Interesting .. is that trunk splatter paint in the wrong end of the car? :D
     
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    Sher is, At one time I liked now I dont. I think if I paint the engine compartment black itll really set off all the aluminum. Thats probably what Ill do. Soon, very soon. Thats why its almost done. Thats what I tell the wifey but you and I know its never really done Ha Ha:D Thom
     
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    Show us what $30k has done to the rest of the car!! I'm dying to see it!!
     
  6. 74Maverick

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    Sher! Ive got about 12,000 in the engine, trans, rear. About 10,000 in stereo. 7,000 in body work/ paint. 2,000 in rims tires misc. Best part held onto every stinkin receipt. Thanks for asking. Heres da body:
     

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    Heres anotha
     

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    You already saw the engine this is some of the stereo
     

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    Looks really sharp Thom !!!...I think your right about a dark color on the engine compartment...would really make that engine stand out...a satin black maybe?
     
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    Holey crap!!!! I dont have that much in my big screen, surround sound, home stereo, and every radio in all my cars. I had no idea you can sink that kind of money in a car stereo.
     
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    Mavaholic, The money I put into it krept up on me. I just saved and saved and charged and charged (credit cards ahhhh!) It was alot of fun. If its a hobby you like I guess its not hard to spend the money. I cant think of anything I would really want to spend the money on. Looks like youve put some money into yours Mavoholic. Thanks again Riporter I will take your advise satin black it is.
     
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    Lookin good Thom, I'm gonna take my own advice and do the satin black also...everything off the compartment walls next week.
    Tower braces in the ford Blue hammercast... I just can't seem to get the look I want in here:rolleyes:
     
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    Looks good I would like to get the "maverick" valve covers with the edelbrock elite aircleaner that would rock
     
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    I like the "Comet" valve covers!! :D ;)

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    RabidCustoms sic minds demand sic toys

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    hey steve,....not to be krass, but do get "wood" looking at that engine all the time? :D
    sure is purty :D
     

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