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Old 07-08-2011, 05:02 AM
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like to share some pics of the processlot of work but when finished can't belive the difference...was able to get all the parts from a salvage yard.this was a mod my friend wanted to do for approx 10 years...long time gathering parts...great job phil and mike.....
Old 07-08-2011, 09:59 AM
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One word... AWESOME!

Would love to that to my '80.
Old 07-08-2011, 11:32 AM
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Looks very nice. Is everything from an 82 CE ?
Old 07-08-2011, 12:16 PM
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Is that something that requires the skills of a bodyshop ? Looks incredible.
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yes roger you are correct all the parts came from an 82 ce.. the only year it was offered...this is what you turn into about 30hrs into the job..poor mikegreat scottlol
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I like it. It's probably more work than I would ever consider for my 79, but I say have at it. What's the T top trip pulled up for?
Old 07-08-2011, 05:45 PM
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I like the hatch a lot.
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Originally Posted by bklyn vette
yes roger you are correct all the parts came from an 82 ce.. the only year it was offered...
I was hoping you might have come up with an alternative.
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the t top moulding was pulled up to put new chrome pieces on the ends..where the t tops lock into...they were pitting ..

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