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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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hey whats up guys my name is oliver i am from new york just picked up my first lex project let me know what you guys think...

*98 sc 300 platinum silver/blk interior 180k
work in progres i know it needs alot of work and i am already on it. picking up quarter, both fenders and fog this weekend from ali. in md got a huge van so if any one needs some thing brought up to the ny area let me know i can bring it up north for you if its paid for already.









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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Silver is nice
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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Ah I hate seeing quarter panel damage..

Good luck with the project! Nice car to start with
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Now you have a perfect excuse to install a widebody kit....
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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How much did you pay for it? I ask because you've got a lot of (expensive) work ahead of you ...
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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are you gonan do the work yourself. if not man that 1/4 panel gonna cost some money to replace. Also since they have to paint all those panels you might as well repaint the whoel car..
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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Repaint the car and while your at it get any aftermarket kit you might of been thinking about.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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Yes, I hope you got a killer deal. Otherwise that car is worth more being salvaged for parts!
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by lexdud
How much did you pay for it? I ask because you've got a lot of (expensive) work ahead of you ...
I think I got a good deal LOL.... na here it goes i paid $4k

are you gonan do the work yourself. if not man that 1/4 panel gonna cost some money to replace. Also since they have to paint all those panels you might as well repaint the whoel car..
I got a quote from lexus..
here it goes
high beam assembly $180
fenders x2$330
quarter $780

got everything second hand since im re-painting whole car

thanxs for the comments

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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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ehhhhh

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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by TANE
I think I got a good deal LOL.... na here it goes i paid $4k



I got a quote from lexus..
here it goes
high beam assembly $180
fenders x2$330
quarter $780

got everything second hand since im re-painting whole car

thanxs for the comments
Nice color but not sure about the deal. That rear quarter's gonna need alot of attention but you got the parts pretty cheap guess it doesnt matter long as your happy and now you have a project to keep you busy. Any estimate how long its gonna take to complete?

Good luck, keep us updated with the progress.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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that is a nice color- some work for ya- look forward to seeing it fixed up- what details do you have on the damage?
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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Tint looks good.

Just give your Lex some love and (hopefully) it will return the favor!

Good luck!
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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i work at a body shop one of the bodymen is charging me $500 to replace quarter panel no paint just body work as some of you might know there is alot involved in the process...

only had the car for two weeks love it already the interior is mint car drives like new only thing that is bothering me is a/c pump is making a whining noise when a/c/ is on ?????
i have no idea what it could be
i flushed the lines refilled with conditioning oil and new r134 gas
funny thing is when i got the car it did not make this noise started a few days ago
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