Painting my engine cover again!! (3rd one)

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Nov 13, 2011 | 05:17 PM

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Franks 03SS

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Originally Posted by SupplySgt

Oh my. That is gorgeous. I'm still putting together ideas for my Monte as far as appearance goes, but painting the engine cover is definitely one of the things I will be doing. Haven't decided on specifics yet but the appearance mods probably won't start until February or so.

thanks man

well i cant wait to see your future mods

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Originally Posted by zjerry

Frank , Now you need to make covers for top of struts..
Here's what I made for mine..

I was actually thinking that the other day Jerry, since mine look ugly and rusty lol. what did you use as far as the main cover? or did u buy them like that?

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Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831

that looks awesome, nice job.........................

Thanks chris

Nov 13, 2011 | 05:20 PM

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monte carlo 3831

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they look like Planters peanut cans..........

Nov 13, 2011 | 05:21 PM

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I made them from a mixed nut can cut down and painted black glued a coaster on top.. Bought coasters on ebay..

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Nov 13, 2011 | 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831

they look like Planters peanut cans..........

edit: well i thought it was some kind of lid :p

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Originally Posted by zjerry

I made them from a mixed nut can cut down and painted black glued a coaster on top.. Bought coasters on ebay..

pretty neat jerry! i might try that later on

Nov 13, 2011 | 05:28 PM

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i might try try some kind of plastic lid :p

Nov 13, 2011 | 05:31 PM

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Frank, I'm gonna get me another cover so you can paint it up for me......

I got $......

Nov 13, 2011 | 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831

Frank, I'm gonna get me another cover so you can paint it up for me......

I got $......

sure, i'd paint it for you

Nov 13, 2011 | 05:33 PM

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Looks nice. I think you should paint the engine mounts now.

Nov 13, 2011 | 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 03limitedss

i might try try some kind of plastic lid :p

I just put them on at car shows , they sit on top of struts..

Nov 13, 2011 | 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lougreen03

Looks nice. I think you should paint the engine mounts now.

thanks Lou, im going to get to those soon haha :p

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I just put them on at car shows , they sit on top of struts..

thats cool, they do look nice for sure

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