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Re: Paint finally
« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2009 - 10:13:15 PM »
promise last few for a while....i know the u bolts on the back are lon but wasnt sure about loweinrg it farther.....




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Re: Paint finally
« Reply #16 on: September 02, 2009 - 10:44:05 PM »
The car looks really good.  After seeing the new pictures, I would say that the front and rear should come down a little. 

This is just personal preference, but I'd lower it so that the top of the wheel is just up into the quarter.  That would also make the rear tires look wider.  I'd try a 2" lowering block and then adjust the front to get an even ride hight...or a little lower to get a little rake to it.

Finally, I'm really not a fan of people painting the front fatia on the 72-74's black.  It just doesn't look right to me.  I think body color would look better but again...that is just personal preference.  You could also paint the grill black instead of leaving it gray.  Those are just a few things I would personally do if it were mine.  You can do whatever you want...it's your car.

Post some more pics if you decide to lower it and if you add any pinstripes. :thumbsup:     

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Re: Paint finally
« Reply #17 on: September 03, 2009 - 12:32:31 PM »
That,s just killer. awsome color inside and out. i agree with lowering it a bit. If the gas tank is full, you could add some weight in the trunk to see how it would look lowered. Just my  :2cents:
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Re: Paint finally
« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2009 - 05:45:38 PM »
Cool car! Love the way you did it. What color of green did you go with?

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Re: Paint finally
« Reply #19 on: October 09, 2009 - 07:16:14 AM »
it is a house of color lime green i have the name offical name at home on a bottle somewhere ill try to find it

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Re: Paint finally
« Reply #20 on: October 09, 2009 - 09:04:22 AM »
The car looks great, I really like the shaving of the corner lights.  Like everyone mentioned I would try to get the rear to sit lower with removable weights in the back so you do not have to do any work to the suspension.  On the setup you have me personally, I would have the top lip of the wheel tucked in the wheel well. 

Great job with the car, car looks spectacular. 
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Re: Paint finally
« Reply #21 on: October 09, 2009 - 09:20:44 AM »
Excellent execution... Chip would be Proud.
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Re: Paint finally
« Reply #22 on: October 15, 2009 - 12:02:47 AM »
Are those 18's and 20's?
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Re: Paint finally
« Reply #23 on: October 15, 2009 - 08:41:52 PM »
yes 20's and 18's they didnt make those wheels in a 19 and i didnt want 20 all the way around

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Re: Paint finally
« Reply #24 on: October 15, 2009 - 10:06:46 PM »
Whatever you do...do NOT post pictures of your car on Moparts.  The origonal Foose Challenger is now for sale and the add is posted over there.  The guys are tearing that car a new...filler kneck...if you know what I mean.

Personally I like your car alot.  The guys over there for some reason think that anything bigger than 15" wheels are way too big and that Foose is a hack. 

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Re: Paint finally
« Reply #25 on: October 15, 2009 - 10:31:30 PM »
The attitudes on Moparts are why we get so many new members.  Do we need a "pi$$ on Moparts" emoticon?
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Re: Paint finally
« Reply #26 on: October 16, 2009 - 12:07:29 AM »
i like it! looks great!  :cooldancing:

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Re: Paint finally
« Reply #27 on: October 16, 2009 - 07:04:47 AM »
thansk guys .....i dropped the rear another inch i think it has a lot better stance now .. the top of the wheel is up in the wheelwell now i ll try to get soem pics....

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Re: Paint finally
« Reply #28 on: October 16, 2009 - 01:52:14 PM »
where is that listing on the moparts borad how do i get to the spot where i can see where they are ranting????

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