Ben's Oceanic 4kqt - BBQ X readiness - The last year

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Hot Damn Ben, that is lookin fine
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Thanks guys, I head up to Utah tomorrow to pick it up! :D
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This is going to look absolutely AMAZING!!

Can't wait to see the final outcome!
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Was sent this yesterday as another teaser....

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If all goes according to plan I will be on the road by 4pm today to go pick it up. :D
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Oh
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85oceanic wrote:If all goes according to plan I will be on the road by 4pm today to go pick it up. :D


Cant wait to see it!!!!
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Well...
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This is really in Utah? Where?
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Here are some pictures to hold you guys over! I have to still assemble a bunch of stuff. These where taken at the time of delivery.

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and a poorly lit photo. I've got to get some in daylight to really appreciate the color.

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Audilard wrote:This is really in Utah? Where?


Yessir! Just in Provo off of University Ave.

Sorry for the lack of photos, I will have more this weekend. :D
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No passenger seat?

Can't wait to see pics!
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alxdgr8 wrote:No passenger seat?

Can't wait to see pics!


It's just leaned back really far so that parts can sit in it. LOL
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Good for you - merry christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Awesome!
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Man, had I known I would have come down to see it!
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:drool: That is looking so cool!!! Cant wait to see it in good lighting also love the cutouts for the hood vents. Please post more pics soon !!!!!!!!!!! Also anxious to hear your take on the function of the hood vents.
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Where's the popcorn emoji?

I'm pumped to see the final product, this looks incredible already!
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This photo gives you a better idea of what the color looks like. This was in the paint booth.

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Man, those flares look sick! At first I wasn't sure, but now I can't get enough!

Paint's looking better by the photo as well!
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Before/after pictures asap :)
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What Chris said! ^^^
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We need some new pics Ben!
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Audilard wrote:We need some new pics Ben!


I know, work has been stupid busy. Honestly, I haven't even had a chance to really look at it since I got it home. Hopefully this, or next weekend I will get to hammer away at it again. I will also be sure to snag some more pics! :D
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Awww.....I'm gonna miss the clear coat peel :(
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:hail: hot stuff. nice addition to the body mods :D
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So, just a small update. I spent some time cleaning the garage so I can actually work on the car. I also installed a stud conversion kit that my wife picked up for me for Christmas. :D

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Also, tested some Wide 5 wheels off of my old 4.2 A6. These are getting powder coated gunmetal grey metallic.

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Also installed a new throttle cam.

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That's all for now. :D
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