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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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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

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?

Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831
that looks awesome, nice job.........................
Thanks chris
 
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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they look like Planters peanut cans..........
 
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Old 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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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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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
 
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i might try try some kind of plastic lid :p
 
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Frank, I'm gonna get me another cover so you can paint it up for me...... I got $......
 
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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
 
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Looks nice. I think you should paint the engine mounts now.
 
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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..
 
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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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