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Jan 6th, 2006 at 2:26am

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When I first got the car in May of 2003 (minus seat covers):
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First mod: Shaved badges and molding:
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Next mod: Neons:
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Afterwards: Dug up a Chevy Cavalier body kit:
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Then I got the Cavalier tails to put my license plate somewhere:
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Then, an akward phase where it seemed like the car never looked right:
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Problem solved!:
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Then I redid the interior to match the impending color scheme:
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After a much-too-long wait, paint came!:
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Things were lookin bad after we had issues with the clear coat:
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But it was soon fixed!

Then the neons were put back on!:
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And, Saturday, August 20th, another setback for the Sunbird Z24...
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Insurance called it totalled, said it was $1800 or more to repair the car...well....$250 later, the car is drivable yet again!
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And, with the money the insurance company gave me, I have put some new seats in the car, and am finishing up the car to be the way I always wanted it to be!
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November last year I finally got 30% window tint all the way around!
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And thats all Ive done so far. Plans now are for an engine swap soon (2.0 4 banger leaving for a 3.1 V6)
 
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Reply #1 - Jan 6th, 2006 at 2:38am

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Looks like a good car there Ridge, you have done a bunch of nice things to it.  Do you have a car domain page?  If you do, send me the link and I'll add you to my friends list.
 
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Reply #2 - Jan 6th, 2006 at 2:55am

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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/577310 Smiley
 
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Reply #3 - Jan 6th, 2006 at 2:59am

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Quote:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/577310 Smiley

Cool, I made a post in your guestbook and added you to my friends list.   Smiley
 
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Reply #4 - Jan 6th, 2006 at 11:08am

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Thanks for the kind words, man Smiley I'll post in yours later today, when I have a chance to see all you've done to 'er!
 
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Reply #5 - Jan 7th, 2006 at 5:45pm

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ouch, good to see you got hoodpins
 
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Reply #6 - Jan 8th, 2006 at 7:03am

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did the bonnet open in an unfortunate moment?
 
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Reply #7 - Jan 8th, 2006 at 2:07pm

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You could say that....75mph on the highway (or motorway, as you call them Tongue)
 
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Reply #8 - Jan 8th, 2006 at 9:56pm

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Man Custom

should have had a professional paint it.
 
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Reply #9 - Jan 8th, 2006 at 10:17pm

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Well, Im not worrying about it too much anymore...car is up for sale, and Im touching up the paint this week...
 
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Reply #10 - Jan 8th, 2006 at 11:33pm

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Why sell it!!! grr...
 
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Reply #11 - Jan 9th, 2006 at 12:37am

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Found a nice deal on a convertible here...
 
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Reply #12 - Jan 9th, 2006 at 12:57am

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Found a nice deal on a convertible here...

What kind of a car did you find?
 
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Reply #13 - Jan 9th, 2006 at 2:34am

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$1400
V6
New top (included)
New seats (included)
95,000 miles
1993 Cavalier RS

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My car just broke 130,000 miles 2 days ago...
 
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Reply #14 - Jan 9th, 2006 at 10:57am

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Looks cool, not a bad upgrade.   Smiley
 
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Reply #15 - Jan 9th, 2006 at 12:27pm

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Looks cool, not a bad upgrade.   Smiley

I didn't know it was possible to upgrade to a Vauxhall. Grin Grin
 
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Reply #16 - Jan 9th, 2006 at 5:44pm

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I didn't know it was possible to upgrade to a Vauxhall. Grin Grin
Well, its a convertible model with lower miles.  Its not a bad car.
 
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Reply #17 - Jan 9th, 2006 at 5:53pm

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Hahaha, Im on a Cavalier messageboard, and people always try to compare the Chevrolet Cavalier to the Vauxhall Cavalier! All they share is the name, trust me Wink
 
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Reply #18 - Jan 9th, 2006 at 6:00pm

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Also, it looks like instead of selling it, Im gonna be working on it a bit more..was driving to the bank today, and smoke started drifting out from under the hood, then blasting through the (closed) air vents into the cabin Shocked Embarrassed
 
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Reply #19 - Jan 9th, 2006 at 6:04pm

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Any idea whats wrong with it?  Was is engine smoke or electrical smoke coming in (I have experienced both-I think the electrical one made me more nervious).

I hope that nothing serious is wrong with it.
 
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Reply #20 - Jan 9th, 2006 at 6:35pm

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Well, after the engine is shut down, and I open the throttle body valve, lots of smoke come out of the engine...not to mention what comes out between the motor and the firewall...

Hooray for a blown head gasket! Smiley
 
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Reply #21 - Jan 9th, 2006 at 6:43pm

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Hooray for a blown head gasket! Smiley

That sucks dude, tons of fun to fix.  Hopefully thats all it is; hopefully caused by nothing more than the gasket failing due to age.  If it was caused by overheating...you may have bigger problems (including a cracked block).  
 
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Reply #22 - Jan 9th, 2006 at 7:20pm

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I could drop $300 for new cooling stuff, gasket, and possibly more for a new block, but Im just going to go ahead and do the engine swap. $200 for a tranny and motor of my choice...Im going to go with this motor out of a 1990 Beretta!

V6 baby!!

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Reply #23 - Jan 10th, 2006 at 12:14pm

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Nice car.
 
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Reply #24 - Jan 10th, 2006 at 1:21pm

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Reply #25 - Jan 10th, 2006 at 1:25pm

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If you dont mind me asking. How much did the neon lighting cost?
 
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Reply #26 - Jan 10th, 2006 at 1:28pm

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$100 at Checkers....
 
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Reply #27 - Jan 10th, 2006 at 1:33pm

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Don't you dare put neon lights on your car Craig.
 
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Thank you:)

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Reply #29 - Jan 10th, 2006 at 7:28pm

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Reply #30 - Jan 12th, 2006 at 9:05pm

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Had the hood pop open on my long-departed '71 Volvo 164 while cruising down the highway once: didn't even bend at the hinge attach points, let alone come back that far. Very effective air brake, as you might imagine.
  Fortunately I was in the outside lane, along a barrier, so I was able to stay lined up easily as I slowed down.
Quite a surprise, though- the latch had seemed fine to me last time I'd looked at it...
 
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