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Old 03-30-2008, 07:44 AM   #1
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Check my chrome kit!!!

What do you thinks guys!!!
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Old 03-30-2008, 08:23 AM   #2
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Re: Check my chrome kit!!!

nice nice. i like a little chrome in the engine bay.
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Old 03-30-2008, 09:02 AM   #3
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Re: Check my chrome kit!!!

Be prepaired to replace that t-stat housing in the future as chrome helps to retain heat and those chromed housing are notorious for warpnig
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Old 03-30-2008, 01:10 PM   #4
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warping, flaking, leaking, replacing
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Old 03-31-2008, 07:34 AM   #5
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are the parts new, or wore they re chromed, because they look good
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Old 03-31-2008, 07:36 AM   #6
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warping, flaking, leaking, replacing
i gotta say i agree with you been there done that wasnt worth it
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Old 03-31-2008, 08:11 AM   #7
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i gotta say i agree with you been there done that wasnt worth it
I too will agree
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Old 03-31-2008, 05:59 PM   #8
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Re: Check my chrome kit!!!

These are my old parts, I love some chrome in the engine, I'm going to paint it GM orange...what do u think???
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Old 03-31-2008, 06:05 PM   #9
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i think they look purdy - but yea the chrome wont last long...
im gonna do my engine orange with black rocker covers, black pulleys silver manifold...
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Old 04-01-2008, 07:22 AM   #10
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i think they look purdy - but yea the chrome wont last long...
im gonna do my engine orange with black rocker covers, black pulleys silver manifold...
Awesome good idea
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Old 04-01-2008, 07:26 AM   #11
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like this one
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Old 04-01-2008, 10:01 AM   #12
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Old 04-01-2008, 01:31 PM   #13
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hehe yep like that but not soo shiney...
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Old 04-01-2008, 11:56 PM   #14
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hey did you send those to a chrome shop or did you order those new, ive been looking to get some of my stuff chromed but i cant find anywhere to do it
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