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#1 Ipd

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Posted 16 October 2009 - 07:51 PM

Starting from here:
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18" VMS black wheels, LBN BBK, paddle shifters, 18T
Ipd intake and plumbing kit(s)
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Step 1: fix blown headgasket and strip interior

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Posted 16 October 2009 - 07:54 PM

What's with that graphic on the back?
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Posted 16 October 2009 - 08:04 PM

View PostMarshallT6, on 16 October 2009 - 07:54 PM, said:

What's with that graphic on the back?

Looks a little like PNW totem art
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Posted 16 October 2009 - 08:08 PM

Do '94 still have the big switches on the interior ?

I like the wheels.

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#5 Ipd

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Posted 16 October 2009 - 08:12 PM

The graphic is an art deco version of a storm trooper. You know cause the car is all white and black....

BTW, yes to the big switches.

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Posted 16 October 2009 - 08:19 PM

View Postmatt b, on 16 October 2009 - 08:08 PM, said:

Do '94 still have the big switches on the interior ?
some do, i would guess yes because right now he also has the older style taillamps. i like the graphic on the rear, also guess it would help to say that it looks good on the plat

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Posted 16 October 2009 - 09:12 PM

ive thought about the stormtrooper stuff for my white project car also... haha

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Posted 16 October 2009 - 09:20 PM

Diggin' it all but the graphic. I have the stormtrooper look as well white and black but no graphics...they just don't fit on a Volvo. But I am very excited to see the progress.

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Posted 16 October 2009 - 10:39 PM

thats it :huh:



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Posted 16 October 2009 - 11:29 PM

What, paddle shifters not enough for you? I'll powder coat the intake orange just for you....

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Posted 16 October 2009 - 11:36 PM

I got a set of 95+ tail lights i would donate to the build


Gonna look good :tup:
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Posted 16 October 2009 - 11:36 PM

arghhhh... this is the exact same thing (design in the back) i'm doing to my 850R.. lol... looks good man! make it happen.
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Posted 16 October 2009 - 11:41 PM

View PostGage, on 16 October 2009 - 11:36 PM, said:

I got a set of 95+ tail lights i would donate to the build


Gonna look good :tup:
PM your paypal and I'll send you some cash for shipping expenses and I'll contribute to your beverage fund :lol:

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Posted 16 October 2009 - 11:53 PM

View PostIpd - Lucky, on 16 October 2009 - 11:41 PM, said:

PM your paypal and I'll send you some cash for shipping expenses and I'll contribute to your beverage fund :lol:



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Posted 17 October 2009 - 12:16 AM

View PostIpd - Lucky, on 16 October 2009 - 11:29 PM, said:

What, paddle shifters not enough for you? I'll powder coat the intake orange just for you....
:yawn: it still autotragic :lol:
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Posted 17 October 2009 - 12:38 AM

lovin the r spoiler....wish i had one

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Posted 17 October 2009 - 04:44 AM

View Postmatt b, on 16 October 2009 - 08:08 PM, said:

Do '94 still have the big switches on the interior ?

I like the wheels.

Had the big switches up to 94 1/2 I believe. Later models in 94 made the switch.
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Posted 17 October 2009 - 02:21 PM

View PostChilled Man, on 17 October 2009 - 12:16 AM, said:

:yawn: it still autotragic :lol:

I'd rock it with the paddles though.

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Posted 17 October 2009 - 02:32 PM

Do you have those stormtrooper stickers available? I think that looks awesome.

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Posted 17 October 2009 - 04:45 PM

i actually like the sticker! .. the whole car looks extremely clean tho i love it !
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