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Old 10-19-2013, 05:24 PM
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Took the 968 for a ride today...sorta...
Paint soon. Still not sure about the color.
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Old 10-19-2013, 11:34 PM
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can't wait to see more...
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Gene,
I am using the CTS-V accessories. I had to relocated the reservoir.
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Originally Posted by Max Energy
Gene,
I am using the CTS-V accessories. I had to relocated the reservoir.
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Max,
Any pictures? Did you use the stock harmonic balancer?
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Gene,
I currently have the stock balancer that came with the LS3 Hot cam motor. Send me your email address and I could send you pictures later this week. I have the car at the Body shop were we are widening the front and rear fenders along with running the exhaust through the front of the rear fenders.
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Gene,

When you say paint soon, do you mean before the end of 2013? I cannot wait to see this car finished up.
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Paint Soon = 2013! It's at a fab shop getting the solid roof panel installed and the firewall repaired. Black, Silver, or Mexico Blue (or similar) are on the short list of colors.
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Black and Silver would look great, they go well with the classic lines of the 968, but I would vote one of the great Porsche Blues.

How about Arrow Blue:

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Originally Posted by ian
Black and Silver would look great, they go well with the classic lines of the 968, but I would vote one of the great Porsche Blues.

How about Arrow Blue:

This is where I am leaning: Mexico, Turquoise, Riviera, etc. They all seem to be the m&m blue family.
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Very cool, I to can't wait to see it in person. Hopefully we can get a local group together in the near future.
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This is where I am leaning: Mexico, Turquoise, Riviera, etc. They all seem to be the m&m blue family.
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Zeusrotty, color please?
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A few in progress pictures….
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and still thinking about Viola…it was available in 1993…I have seen a picture of a 1993 in this color (the 30th aniversary or Jubi cars) with what looks like a euro 968 in the same color in the background. Has anyone seen a 968 in this color?
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A few pics from this week. The roof panel is in place and the fenders have been straightened. At this point, there will be little or no need for any filler. Next stop, soda blasting…
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