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Old March 30th, 2011, 01:59 AM
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What should i do first
What should i do first

i was thinking the front end or i was thinking i should start replacing the engine parts with chrome
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Old March 30th, 2011, 03:30 AM
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Fix the functional parts (front end) first.

Apply useless chrome later.

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Old March 30th, 2011, 03:45 AM
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Did you just get that thing? Looks like a car on ebay I use to love to look at Very nice color combo and the single hood stripe . Yes sir I have a car crush . I agree have the front end done first if you think it is getting sloppy.
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Old March 30th, 2011, 04:08 AM
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just got it, i was hoping for any type of suggestions of what should be done first.
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Old March 30th, 2011, 04:29 AM
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Car looks good.
Originally Posted by help442onguam
i was thinking i should start replacing the engine parts with chrome
Why ??
Start with functional upgrades.
Chrome is played out after 80 years anyways.

Me personally ?? I'd start with getting an OAI dual intake hood for the car.
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Old March 30th, 2011, 02:39 PM
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were are you located ? Were you happy with the sale?
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Old March 30th, 2011, 03:15 PM
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I'd start with filling it up and driving it around everywhere!
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Old March 30th, 2011, 10:50 PM
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Hmm this sale is a little confusing, but ill explain. Im a US Air Force Member, moving to guam for the 2nd time. This car is being shipped to Guam as we speck so haven't drove it.
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Old March 31st, 2011, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by help442onguam
Hmm this sale is a little confusing, but ill explain. Im a US Air Force Member, moving to guam for the 2nd time. This car is being shipped to Guam as we speck so haven't drove it.
Speak for yourself! I generally avoid "speck'ing" as much as possible.
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Old March 31st, 2011, 02:26 PM
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I'd start with filling it up and driving it around everywhere!
I agree, I wouldn't do anything besides enjoy it.
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No chrome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old March 31st, 2011, 04:34 PM
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IMHO-Forget the Chrome! Clean the car up, repair what needs fixing and then enjoy it!
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Old March 31st, 2011, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cocutlass72
i'd start with filling it up and driving it around everywhere!

x2!!!!
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Congrats on that great looking car!
Make it safe, reliable, and fully functional first, then dress it up last.
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