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shemdogg
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MAY 10, 09:52 PM
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Larry- I got it from a kid in san jose. He said he only had it for 8-9 months so he mighta bought it from the guy in clearlake. I can barely read " dave james bonds" and "your special agent" that someone tried to buff outta the sides and back. Theres a 1 800 number (lmao) barely visible if you get close enough and there were some stickers on the back that said ddi realty or something like that. I did a search on those n nothing came up.
Khw- thanks for the replies and checking I appreciate it! Trying to find some past info on the car. Yeah its ugly but somebody put a small fortune in money and time to make this turd back in the early 90's(im guessing). The fact its still around and running is a testament to the skills.
Got the quarter vents extended and the scoops look much better but im still not happy w the window line. Ill keep cracking at it lol. Man look at the front wheel gap, that just pisses me off. Having trubble finding wheels. Im now looking for wheels w the deep dish and ill but whatever wheel adapters I need to make the wheels fit. One shop quoted me 4-5k for custom made wheels, I told the guy I didnt pay that much for the car and he laughed.
man I hate that hood
shem
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2.5
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MAY 11, 08:29 AM
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What diameter wheel are you going? Looking for one that looks F40 style? [This message has been edited by 2.5 (edited 05-11-2017).]
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78_elky
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MAY 11, 04:39 PM
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Good luck! I bought my Fiero in much worse shape, you're is already looking better.
Jessica
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shemdogg
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MAY 12, 02:33 AM
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Im looking for 18s, trying to fill the wheel gap. I cant lower the car its already 5.5" off the ground. I may consider 20s in the back and 18s in the front. Id love to find some star shaped wheels similar to whats there now but everythings 5 spoke or has a more solid look nowadays. Just got the car back today from a local mechanic. New belts, fuel system flush, and timing set. Car has lots more power, the pep is back but cranks for 3-4 seconds before it fires up. They said it ran outta gas lol I gotta fix the fuel gauge
shem
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shemdogg
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MAY 13, 01:00 AM
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Took a short nap after work and didnt feel like doing anything on the car but ive been bitchin about the hood forever so I cut it into pieces.
I cut the groove out and moved it up a few inches so its closer to the headlights. Also took 4" of length outta the hood. Got the pieces lined up w plumbers tape and the 1st round of top fb done
Still have to do the lower section w the hinges but ran outta cutting discs. Pure madness lol. My neighbor came over to see what all the commotion was and told me im crazy as if he didnt know lol. Said the hood looks much better already, way more proportional to the rest of the car. I wont know until its all back together. My driveway is covered in fb dust I did more cutting on that hood today than ive done on the whole car since I had it. Damn im really itchy tonight
Got a light day tomorrow but the brakes on wifeys car are makin noise so I may hafta work on that tomorrow
shem
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2.5
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MAY 15, 08:28 AM
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Make sure not to breath in that dust.
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shemdogg
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MAY 18, 10:52 PM
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I wear a beefy respirator, goggles, n a sombrero buddy! Almost done cutting and pasting stuff where I want it. Its starting to look like a car finally
shem
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Gall757
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MAY 19, 11:17 AM
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This isn't your first rodeo with these cars is it? Got a few spare body panels in the basement? I must admit if I was your neighbor, I'd have called 911 by now.
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TXOPIE
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MAY 19, 11:39 AM
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Is that a California Edition Mustang or a Cougar in the background?
| quote | Originally posted by shemdogg:
I wear a beefy respirator, goggles, n a sombrero buddy! Almost done cutting and pasting stuff where I want it. Its starting to look like a car finally
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[This message has been edited by TXOPIE (edited 05-19-2017).]
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shemdogg
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MAY 19, 06:15 PM
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My first kit car yeah, im always working on stuff. Just usually not making so much dust. The neighbors love me, I fix their stuff. Just did the next door neighbors kitchen few months ago.
Thats my last project a 66 stang w t-tops mostly finished(needs headliner), another craigslist turd lol. custom body kit, 5.0 roller efi. Cannot keep those tires from spinnin lol, cougar lights, everyone does the tbird lites
One of these cars gotta go, im outta room. Might go back to flippin bikes n jetskiis. Anybody looking for a 69 bultaco?
shem[This message has been edited by shemdogg (edited 05-19-2017).]
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