Some pics of my 95 SLE (5/18 Update)
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (Paint Update)
How much did the paint end up costing you?
Tinted tails for sure!
She looks beautiful...
Tinted tails for sure!
She looks beautiful...
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (Paint Update)
That looks great, Mike.
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (Paint Update)
Thanks guys.
I don't know what I'm going to do about the exhaust tips yet. That'll probably come after I make a clip on kit for it.
Everything out the door was $1400 and that's base clear with a fair amount of bodywork.. A baseball sized rust spot/hole going from my passenger wheel well into the trunk, two small rust holes along the rear passenger side wheel well arch, all door and 1/4 dings, shaving the trunk and antenna, and a dent on the side of the hood that I accidentally made when installing it.
More important than the price was I knew the body guy and the painter is a good friend of mine. It was much easier to have someone else work on my car in that respect..
I'm going to do something with the tails. More than likely clear the amber and tint the tops. I still have brand new OEM SSEi tails that have never been mounted. I won those in an ebay auction a couple years back.. I still feel kind of guilty putting them on though. But I don't what to get rid of them. I also really need to buff out the headlights. They're in sorry shape from all the bodywork going on around them.
I didn't take any pics but I got the driver side rear reflector on and the last passenger side molding on tonight after work. I also have all the rear bumper trim now and I'm on my third try at ordering the front. Two companies had the trim listed but don't stock it anymore.
So all that's left is the bumper trim, the drivers side moldings, the door to window trim and the rocker moldings. The window trim and rockers are still at the shop though.
I don't know what I'm going to do about the exhaust tips yet. That'll probably come after I make a clip on kit for it.
Everything out the door was $1400 and that's base clear with a fair amount of bodywork.. A baseball sized rust spot/hole going from my passenger wheel well into the trunk, two small rust holes along the rear passenger side wheel well arch, all door and 1/4 dings, shaving the trunk and antenna, and a dent on the side of the hood that I accidentally made when installing it.
More important than the price was I knew the body guy and the painter is a good friend of mine. It was much easier to have someone else work on my car in that respect..
I'm going to do something with the tails. More than likely clear the amber and tint the tops. I still have brand new OEM SSEi tails that have never been mounted. I won those in an ebay auction a couple years back.. I still feel kind of guilty putting them on though. But I don't what to get rid of them. I also really need to buff out the headlights. They're in sorry shape from all the bodywork going on around them.
I didn't take any pics but I got the driver side rear reflector on and the last passenger side molding on tonight after work. I also have all the rear bumper trim now and I'm on my third try at ordering the front. Two companies had the trim listed but don't stock it anymore.
So all that's left is the bumper trim, the drivers side moldings, the door to window trim and the rocker moldings. The window trim and rockers are still at the shop though.

95 SLE... a keeper. 241k miles. Low and Slow.
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (Paint Update)
Looks great, man.
Very good price. I know I wouldn't do it for that!
Very good price. I know I wouldn't do it for that!
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (Paint Update)
Man, I love this car! Looks GREAT!
I wish I had the time and money right now to fix mine up. So much I want to do. Someday though, I will get it all done.
I wish I had the time and money right now to fix mine up. So much I want to do. Someday though, I will get it all done.
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (Paint Update)
Here it is together for the most part:



I love the sheen of this paint.
I love the sheen of this paint.
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95 SLE... a keeper. 241k miles. Low and Slow.
97 BMW 528i
98 Infiniti vq35'd i30: 13.3@104mph, 30MPG Hwy (RIP)
02 Jag X-type
03 BMW M5
05 Chevy Cobalt LS
07 Infiniti G35s 6MT (Sold)
07 Ducati Monster S2R 800 with DS1000 swap
83 Yamaha IT175K
72 Yamaha DS7: '74 RD250 swap, JL chambers
Info on dropping a 92-99: Here.
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (Paint Update)
Looks super good, Mike! What are you going to do now that the car is finished, or do you have other plans in mind for it?
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (2/27 Update)
wow, that truely is some amazing work. I reallly like that paint job to.
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (2/27 Update)
Thanks.
It will probably be like this for a while. I don't really have much time to do anything with it.
It will probably be like this for a while. I don't really have much time to do anything with it.

95 SLE... a keeper. 241k miles. Low and Slow.
97 BMW 528i
98 Infiniti vq35'd i30: 13.3@104mph, 30MPG Hwy (RIP)
02 Jag X-type
03 BMW M5
05 Chevy Cobalt LS
07 Infiniti G35s 6MT (Sold)
07 Ducati Monster S2R 800 with DS1000 swap
83 Yamaha IT175K
72 Yamaha DS7: '74 RD250 swap, JL chambers
Info on dropping a 92-99: Here.
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (2/27 Update)
Wow.
Your car is amazing.So much custom and original work. My car is really in need of a paint job as well.What is the name of the body shop that did your work because i'm not to far from where your are.

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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (2/27 Update)
Thanks.
I got it done at a corporate Maaco I use to work at. (7673 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia)
I'm good friends with the panter and I know everyone there. It's not your typical scuff and shoot Maaco and since I knew the people I felt more comfortable having them do the work.
I got it done at a corporate Maaco I use to work at. (7673 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia)
I'm good friends with the panter and I know everyone there. It's not your typical scuff and shoot Maaco and since I knew the people I felt more comfortable having them do the work.
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95 SLE... a keeper. 241k miles. Low and Slow.
97 BMW 528i
98 Infiniti vq35'd i30: 13.3@104mph, 30MPG Hwy (RIP)
02 Jag X-type
03 BMW M5
05 Chevy Cobalt LS
07 Infiniti G35s 6MT (Sold)
07 Ducati Monster S2R 800 with DS1000 swap
83 Yamaha IT175K
72 Yamaha DS7: '74 RD250 swap, JL chambers
Info on dropping a 92-99: Here.
Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (2/27 Update)
This is without a doubt the best looking Bonnie on here IMO. LOVE IT! 
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (2/27 Update)
Holy "c2a9"!!!! the car is gorgeous!!!!!!!!
I may have to drive the ole green car up there and let your paint & body man work on my car. - BC
(EDIT - I can't spell!)
I may have to drive the ole green car up there and let your paint & body man work on my car. - BC
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (2/27 Update)
Thanks guys. Here's a few pics and a vid since then:





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiS6ScgLswk
I'm still working on it as of late.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiS6ScgLswk
I'm still working on it as of late.

95 SLE... a keeper. 241k miles. Low and Slow.
97 BMW 528i
98 Infiniti vq35'd i30: 13.3@104mph, 30MPG Hwy (RIP)
02 Jag X-type
03 BMW M5
05 Chevy Cobalt LS
07 Infiniti G35s 6MT (Sold)
07 Ducati Monster S2R 800 with DS1000 swap
83 Yamaha IT175K
72 Yamaha DS7: '74 RD250 swap, JL chambers
Info on dropping a 92-99: Here.
Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (3/30/12 Update)
i havent checked on this ride in a while and im loving what you've done with it! but i have one question...wheres the battery or was it just left out on that shot???
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (3/30/12 Update)
Thanks.
The battery and ABS are both hidden.


The battery and ABS are both hidden.

95 SLE... a keeper. 241k miles. Low and Slow.
97 BMW 528i
98 Infiniti vq35'd i30: 13.3@104mph, 30MPG Hwy (RIP)
02 Jag X-type
03 BMW M5
05 Chevy Cobalt LS
07 Infiniti G35s 6MT (Sold)
07 Ducati Monster S2R 800 with DS1000 swap
83 Yamaha IT175K
72 Yamaha DS7: '74 RD250 swap, JL chambers
Info on dropping a 92-99: Here.
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (3/30/12 Update)
Whats with the dual coolers?
Ever plan on top swapping?
Ever plan on top swapping?

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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (3/30/12 Update)
One is for engine oil and the other, transmission fluid. Both have thermostats in line.
No heat gun for me. This is high compression n/a build.
No heat gun for me. This is high compression n/a build.

95 SLE... a keeper. 241k miles. Low and Slow.
97 BMW 528i
98 Infiniti vq35'd i30: 13.3@104mph, 30MPG Hwy (RIP)
02 Jag X-type
03 BMW M5
05 Chevy Cobalt LS
07 Infiniti G35s 6MT (Sold)
07 Ducati Monster S2R 800 with DS1000 swap
83 Yamaha IT175K
72 Yamaha DS7: '74 RD250 swap, JL chambers
Info on dropping a 92-99: Here.
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (3/30/12 Update)
Although I have seen these pics when we were discussing my drop, I am still amazed at the level of work in this car. You sir are a skilled individual. Keep up the good work.
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Re: Some pics of my 95 SLE (3/30/12 Update)
What kind of power do you think you're putting down with that beauty?





