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Old 11-29-16, 10:41 PM
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So as some of you know i recently totaled my sc300. I found a 97 sc400 on Craigslist for $1200, same color as my car..i talked the guy down to $1000. The car runs like a top and is alot faster than my old SC. As far as looks..well i will let the pics speak for themselves..all i can say is the guy liked plastidip..p
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Here she is the day i got her..
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Please save it and do some justice to it
Old 11-29-16, 11:01 PM
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Here is pics of the interior..yes that is a marvel comics headliner
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Some more interior pics..I would never have gotten this if i didnt have a parts SC
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Originally Posted by Rickbean
same color as my car..
It appears to be the same color as every car!
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First thing i did was get that ridiculous paint off the rims..which happen to be 350z rims..they are 17's but they look good i think. The dude also gave me a set of factory 5 star SC rims with tires but i think im gonna sell them off. btw wd40 is the best thing for plastidip removal.
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Next i basically swapped the interiors carpet and all..there was no way i was gonna clean that..i was getting tired about 11 tonite and i gouged the glove box putting the pass. seat in..ill have to swap that too..
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Old 11-29-16, 11:56 PM
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Thats as far as ive gotten..tommrow morning i have to get fabric to reupholster the speakers in the rear glass..if anyone wants a marvel headliner and speakers i have the material what color should i go with? also the hood and trunk thats on there are black factory with black plastidip overtop..should i remove the plastidip and rock a black trunk and hood or should i put the white hood on and my spare white trunk(no spoiler)? the car came with a set of brand new iridium plugs,vakve cover gaskets, and an extra set of 97 taillight, 3 sets of foglights(92) which brings me to my only complaint..the car dosent have a 97 front..yea it sucks..but it does have the factory lip..the damn front bumper is silver pastidipped white so imma have to take it off and sand it down and paint it right..i have my work cut out for me but ive always wanted a 97 plus the amount of money im saving by buying this vs a clean SC is worth it to me.

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Its nice to see someone resurrecting an sc!
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Thanks man.. i aleays said if i wrecked my SC i was getting another..i love the v8 im thinking boost is in my future..anyway quick update
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Some more pics
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Before and after
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Old 12-03-16, 10:57 PM
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Props to you for saving it! Big transformation, car looks much better now.
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that car looks familiar, was the previous owner on the forums?


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