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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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Looks like it just rolled out of the show room, I know that term gets tossed around alot but it really applies here. Very nice.
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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That is one hell of a third gen...
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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damn, that thing looks brand new. Literally.
really really nice ride.
Any more pics?
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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I'd easily trade mine in for that.
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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well it is alot of money but if you have it go for it. keep it stock refering to the wheels and tires so it can look original.
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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Congrads..Looks Great...
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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I understand. I love third gens. I spend any money I have to to keep it looking great.

I have spent $10,000 on mine in the last 2 years. Mostly on powertrain. But I had to replace suspension and interior stuff also.

Theres nothing prettier than a well built 3rd gen.

EDIT: WOW! Thats looks great. Now tuck it in the garage and toss out one of those Vettes.

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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 1987IROC350
.....Theres nothing prettier than a well built 3rd gen.....
Quoted For Truth!
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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Thanks guys, compliments form all of you make me feel good about spending the chunk of change on her. I'm pretty much done with my restoration. Had some body parts aligned and added the IROC decals. She's my 'Boulevard car'

Sorry to dissapoint some of you purists, but I left off the lower black and silver stripes off... for now.

I'm a total Chev-head. Nothing but bow tie in my garage... except for the Harley and Ironhorse bikes, but at least their American built.
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 03:32 AM
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Looks great! That's a shame though as here in Germany that paint job would cost 3-4K tops w/ all that you had done as that's standard practice here. Complete tear down and the whole shabang. I don't know why it's so high stateside.

Again it's awesome!
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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wow that f-truck in the background is messed up!!!
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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Sweet 3rd gen! I'm always goanna be IROC loyal I always gotta check out the super clean ones, and this is by far the cleanest I've seen in a looooooooong time
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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wow, that's all I can really say. That's just a damn nice car. Congrats on getting it done
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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Looks sharp ! I support you in dropping the $$ on the body work. Body work and paint are an area that is often overlooked. In my opinion it is money well spent. BTW did you convert the rear brakes to disc? That would be a good mod if not already done.



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