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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 07:36 AM
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With soaring gas prices, I decided to buy a good gas car. Like every car in my life, I can't leave anything stock. So @ 34 years old I called up a good buddy I've known for years to help me out, Adam from Weaksauce. I picked up a few things here and there from H-T members...heres a few pics (I'm no photographer). I'm partners in a bodyshop here in the Austin area so eventually, we'll go over the bodywork and paint on this car when we have time (probably never). I've got SIR bumpers sitting upstairs storage @ our shop waiting to get painted as well.... NEW PICS OF HATCH UPLOADED ON PAGE 2

16" NSX (four fronts) I had to locate some hubcentric rings to make them work....






some of the work we do

http://www.bodylinesinc.com

some of my weekend toys

my 39 chevy



394 whp supercharged Lexus GS400





Turbocharged Silverado



The new look w ctr wheels for daily driving...still got the NSX wheels as well







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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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looking good. you still interested in that ctr motor man?
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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definately...need to get caught up on some bills @ the shop...find us some insurance work....
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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dang ballin ha cars look great
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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damn that nsx setup looks great, nice start to your build
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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Aren't you getting too old to be fixing up cars? HAHA.
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hitekper4mance &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Aren't you getting too old to be fixing up cars? HAHA. </TD></TR></TABLE>you're only a year behind man!!! I can't afford an m5 or escalade...I settle with my old cars
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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Good job buddy!
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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loooks dope
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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Hmm... I think I like it
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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sik

Did a model name Ardis Van happen to model in front of the white Lexus?
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Your car lineup is sick

And Im also glad you posted up your age cuz I was begining to feel too old for cars...im 28
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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i love that my 39 chevy
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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did you use a sts kid for the silverado
??

i wanna see more pics of it
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by weaksauce.org &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Good job buddy! </TD></TR></TABLE>
wow thats awesome work
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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your silverado needs a body drop
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kicker1_solo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">your silverado needs a body drop</TD></TR></TABLE>

no...it doesnt...it has enough work done to it for me (besides body and paint). I build my cars to please me and only me...

powdercoated frame, level 5 built 4l65e, 6 piston corvette brakes up front, 4 piston corvette brakes rear, gt-67 ball bearing turbo, methanol injections, 42lb injectors, walbro pump, stainless steel brake lines, hard air lines, ARP headstuds, ARP rod Bolts, Comp turbo cam, Comp pushrods, retainers, valvesprings....i can go on and on....




Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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car looks really good.wheels sit so nice on it.
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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It sorta grows on you, nice.
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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back on topic...

SIR interior, mild wire tuck/battery relocated (will be doing brake lines and clutch line after motor swap). All the work I did myself.



Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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sell me your lexus
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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nice work man
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Damn that hatch is nice..
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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looks great on those NSX rims i def like it...even the D16Y7 under the hood. great gas mileage
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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nice NSX-R horn button



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