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Can you see the potential that i see?

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Old 04-17-11 | 08:52 AM
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Damn, I have one that has front end damage, and rear quarter panel damage. I'm taking alot of things off and then thinking of selling it to the junkyard. this thread gives me motivation to keep it and fix it.
Old 04-17-11 | 09:01 AM
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I see a huge space between the hood and the bumper on the right side, am I alone? Right by the headlight
Old 04-17-11 | 09:45 AM
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youre not alone what you see is what you get with aftermarket body parts, i woul of bought a used oem bumper and other parts. IMHO this car is not worth it...a pre 01 gs300 could be had for 5k with no body damage.
Old 04-17-11 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by pizdets17
I see a huge space between the hood and the bumper on the right side, am I alone? Right by the headlight
i just talked about this couple posts ago.. haha and notice no chrome trimming aswell
Old 04-17-11 | 12:13 PM
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its not always that others must follow in the same "logical" steps that some of us would. Good job bro keep us updated!
Old 04-17-11 | 04:36 PM
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Great work brlnging her back to life! Keep up the good work!
Old 04-17-11 | 07:34 PM
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Man, when I first saw this I thought you were gonna go with a crazy aftermarket body kit. Either way, great job man. Better than being thrown in a junk yard. Keep it up!
Old 04-17-11 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CaliBuilt
Great job man, my car has that exact same aftermarket bumper aswell, and i can see the gap between the hood and headlight and bumper and no chrome trimming(same as mine) no front license plate though. BTW, i want to turn the orange in my taillights to clear, think you can do a DIY? :]
I really don't have a prob doing it, it's just that I live in The Bahamas. That's pretty far for a job like this one. As for the gap and the trimming this is just an update the car isn't finished yet i know whats causing the gap just haven't gotten around to it

Originally Posted by EN_VY
Damn, I have one that has front end damage, and rear quarter panel damage. I'm taking alot of things off and then thinking of selling it to the junkyard. this thread gives me motivation to keep it and fix it.
If I were you i probably would have kept it and brought her back you guys have so much at your disposal it's mind boggling

Originally Posted by MDSC
youre not alone what you see is what you get with aftermarket body parts, i woul of bought a used oem bumper and other parts. IMHO this car is not worth it...a pre 01 gs300 could be had for 5k with no body damage.
I just really like this car and i was looking for a project. I like getting my hands dirty so am not really feeling it as a chore.

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its not always that others must follow in the same "logical" steps that some of us would. Good job bro keep us updated!
Thanks man will do.

Originally Posted by Lexlthr
Great work brlnging her back to life! Keep up the good work!
Appreciate it bro

Originally Posted by Jin Rummy
Man, when I first saw this I thought you were gonna go with a crazy aftermarket body kit. Either way, great job man. Better than being thrown in a junk yard. Keep it up!
Thanks, am feeling the Yakuza style always have. am gonna go with a subtle vip look. low clean gangsta
Old 04-17-11 | 10:50 PM
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Looks like your project is coming along nicely. Good job. Just curious, how much do you have into this project if you don't mind? I recently sold my 03 GS430 for $5K so just curious.
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
Looks like your project is coming along nicely. Good job. Just curious, how much do you have into this project if you don't mind? I recently sold my 03 GS430 for $5K so just curious.
am hitting the 6k mark.
it makes sense if you don't think about it lol
but seriously due to my location thats not bad
do you have any pics of the car

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Old 04-17-11 | 11:18 PM
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Well done ...
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good job man.
Old 04-18-11 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
Looks like your project is coming along nicely. Good job. Just curious, how much do you have into this project if you don't mind? I recently sold my 03 GS430 for $5K so just curious.
What? No way. That is a steal for whoever bought it. Shoot, I would have bought it in a heartbeat if I knew
Old 04-18-11 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
I recently sold my 03 GS430 for $5K so just curious.
y so cheap chris?
Old 04-18-11 | 10:09 AM
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good job on bringing her back to life

looks like you'll be needing some fog lights soon. maybe you can get those ebay ones with the leds, since alot of people is so interested in seeing how they look like


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