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05-20-2009, 06:43 AM
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Re: Looking for some thoughts/insight on my JL8 resto
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As a prior owner I know it is the real deal and a great car that if it were mine I would put back to stock. How many years ago did you get that from me ? [/ QUOTE ] Think back to Y2K, that's how long ago!  I know most of the parts can be removed somewhat easily, it would be the heater delete stuff that would be the biggest pain to deal with. I'm pretty sure I'm going back to stock since I still have the original flat hood and the crossram hood I will have both painted to match up to the car. I was never worried about judging so that's not an issue for me. I wanted something different and that's why I bought the first JL8 and then had to sell it due to lack of funds. I bought this one because I regretted selling the other one. But now, I really don't see me buying a truck and trailer to haul it around so who knows. I figured it might be a pretty good split and I appreciate everyone's thoughts, there is no wrong opinion in this situation.
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05-20-2009, 06:49 AM
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Re: Looking for some thoughts/insight on my JL8 resto
Flat hood will look great. Nobody does flat hoods. They all have cowl hoods and crossrams.
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05-20-2009, 07:18 AM
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Re: Looking for some thoughts/insight on my JL8 resto
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Flat hood will look great. Nobody does flat hoods. They all have cowl hoods and crossrams. [/ QUOTE ] What he said
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05-20-2009, 09:32 AM
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Re: Looking for some thoughts/insight on my JL8 resto
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Flat hood will look great. Nobody does flat hoods. [/ QUOTE ] Nobody?  Last three first gens we've done were flat-hood cars. Love 'em 
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05-20-2009, 06:32 PM
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Re: Looking for some thoughts/insight on my JL8 resto
OK...that's two of you...feel better ?
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05-20-2009, 07:43 PM
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Re: Looking for some thoughts/insight on my JL8 resto
Jeff...Are you doing the assembly of the car or are you paying to have it done? If you are paying, think about paying them twice if you go the non-stock route. You may get it done, decide you want stock afterall, and then you will pay again for the changes. Or vice-versa, if you go stock to begin with.
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05-20-2009, 09:05 PM
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Re: Looking for some thoughts/insight on my JL8 resto
The X77 I'm doing right now is a flat hood with no spoilers.
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#9
05-21-2009, 08:17 AM
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Re: Looking for some thoughts/insight on my JL8 resto
Were the cameras back then difficult to aim? Seems like the car is cut off in many of the vintage pics.
 [ QUOTE ] OK...that's two of you...feel better ? [/ QUOTE ] Yes, Chuckles. I feel much better now 
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05-21-2009, 10:01 AM
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Re: Looking for some thoughts/insight on my JL8 resto
Yes the C-120 ? point and shoots often had misalignment between the view finder and the lens, and that funny black cloth HOOD got in the photog's way often!
Don't even get these old timers started about the flash powder! 
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