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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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I first sanded down the tabs that were not being used, then painted them black and the two lines Chevy Orange.





The coil packs and bracket were covering too much of the valve covers up, so I made little brackets that moved the coil brackets up about 1 1/4". I think they turned out pretty good. I still need to tear them back apart and paint the brackets and bolt heads to match the covers.

Also I rerouted the coil wire harness under the fuel rails to try to clean it up a bit.



I really need to get on the ball and save up for those damn headers. I think that would dress it up a lot more!

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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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Looks great, nice work.
Wish I had that kind of time to spend on my ride these days.
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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Looks really good. Real clean. So you used single stage Engine Enamel and cleared it, or did u primer it too? Also, how hard is it to clean now?
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Thanks! I really don't have any time any more either.

I used Engine Enamel Primer , Engine Enamel, and Engine Enamel Clear. I have not yet got them dirty, exept for the one valve cover that has been painted for two months now, and I just used a damp rag to wipe it off with.
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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looks good. you did a quality job.
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Wow!! That's really creative! Well done!!
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Old Aug 29, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by graystepside
looks good. you did a quality job.
My thoughts exactly!
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Gran Patron
Wow!! That's really creative! Well done!!

Looks Awesome!!!!!
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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They look really good! It's nice to see Chevy Orange utilized under the hood Good work!
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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Very nice!
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