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2016 Sema Pics from Garagescene.net
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11-17-2016, 05:21 AM
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Yeah!! What Marty said...
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11-17-2016, 08:32 AM
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So I want to do something a little different with this years pics as I think I have finally learned/confirmed something with myself this year.
I know a lot of us strive to build our cars and in some cases customers cars and each year the bar gets raised higher and higher (see Roadster Shop's Riddler build quality 69 Yellow Camaro). What I've learned is that there needs to be a starting point for each build. Which means try not to build a car that is out of your means being it skill, time or financial. Be honest with yourself as that is the mistake all of us make.
So I am going to pick a few cars that I think are really well done at 3 or 4 different levels. First being this beautiful 1970 Z28 that I bet 90% of the attendee's walked by thinking it was just a restored 1970 Z28.
Everything that was done to this car was done tastefully and could easily be done by anyone on this board.
Simple Details like longer wheel studs, open lug nuts and white outlined tires
Notice he actually kept the small block and just detailed it and he did it well. You can see he added down bars, stainless fuel lines, period correct overflow tank, Original Air Cleaner that draws fresh air from the cowl, and even mounted a remote oil filter on the stock fender brace.
DEI Spark Plug boots
Nice touch with the tow hook ( see Keith at Custom Works )
moving on to the front suspension
Notice the upper arms ( the lowers are braced stock arms )
I also like where is mounted his hood pins
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11-17-2016, 08:34 AM
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Notice the car has 4 Point restraints in the car. Wait till you see how well executed this was done.
Of course I had to crawl under this car because I new it was hiding something.
More pics can be seen here.
http://www.garagescene.net/index.php?/category/497
My thoughts are simple. Buy Ride-Techs new Street Grip set up and swap it over the weekend and get out and drive the car before you tear it apart. Then slowly modify it as much allows.
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11-17-2016, 12:21 PM
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That car is so my speed. Thanks for posting those. That car will outlast all of the ridiculous trends.
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Keep them coming Marty!
I have said it before, nobody appreciate more the amount of workmanship that goes into these crazy builds but the older I get, the more enjoy and appreciate a simple, timeless, classy build. If I were to see that Z/28 going down the road, it would as big a smile on me as any crazy build. Plus that 1970 28 will be in flavor to the end of the UNIVERSE :-)
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Originally Posted by syborg tt
... try not to build a car that is out of your means being it skill, time or financial. Be honest with yourself as that is the mistake all of us make.
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This! Where was this voice of reason 8 years ago!
"Help me, Obi Wan Kenobi!"
Love this butternut Z! Keep 'em coming Marty!
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... try not to build a car that is out of your means being it skill, time or financial. Be honest with yourself as that is the mistake all of us make.
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This! Where was this voice of reason 8 years ago!
"Help me, Obi Wan Kenobi!"
Love this butternut Z! Keep 'em coming Marty!
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11-17-2016, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by NOPANTS68
That car is so my speed. Thanks for posting those. That car will outlast all of the ridiculous trends.
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Yep, That is why I loved it so much.
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Originally Posted by Al Moreno
Keep them coming Marty!
I have said it before, nobody appreciate more the amount of workmanship that goes into these crazy builds but the older I get, the more enjoy and appreciate a simple, timeless, classy build. If I were to see that Z/28 going down the road, it would as big a smile on me as any crazy build. Plus that 1970 28 will be in flavor to the end of the UNIVERSE :-)
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I must getting older because my 70 was built with the less is more concept. Heck I didn't even want nice paint I just wanted something I could tinker with for the next 10 years. Eak !!! I just realized that in 10.5 years I will be turning 60.
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This! Where was this voice of reason 8 years ago!
"Help me, Obi Wan Kenobi!"
Love this butternut Z! Keep 'em coming Marty!
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Sorry I just didn't have the knowledge yet my son.
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