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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 09:05 PM
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Not sure if you folks have any interest, but I just passed through Crest Nissan (the new dealer up in Frisco at 121 and DNT) to get a quick oil change on the Z. Talked with a guy named Shaun up there today and was able to pick his brain quite a bit and discuss some things regarding my Z and my plans for it. He was EXTREMELY knowledgeable, and EXTREMELY honest and helpful. He's just the type of character that you meet for the first time, and can tell he's a real stand up guy. He pointed out some trouble spots that he found on my Z while he had it on the lift and even went over some tips and advice based on my plans while it was up there.

Highly recommended if you want to take your beloved Z to Nissan for work. It was very obvious that he is passionate about the Z and takes them VERY seriously, and loves what he does.
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Old Jan 9, 2016 | 06:17 AM
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Hey, anyone know of a good installer for convertible tops in the Metroplex?
I bought a new one, was going to replace it myself but can't seem to get the DIY guide that was posted years ago. SO....I got to find someone that knows what they are doing. Anyone? Thanks.

if you're close to white settlement there's a guy we use Cal's top shop, he wont gouge you on the price and does excellent work his number is 817-246-1571.
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 12:16 PM
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Does anyone know someone around San Antonio that can roll fenders?
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 05:36 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 08:34 AM
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Does anyone know someone around San Antonio that can roll fenders?
IF youre on Facebook join texasimportstoday, im pretty sure theres a few in that area that do that.
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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 09:05 AM
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does anyone know how to patch drywall?
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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 10:19 AM
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does anyone know how to patch drywall?
no but ive got a few buddies who've done construction type work that can do it
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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 10:22 AM
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i am about to move, and have 2 holes in the wall that i ran hdmi and power cables through. need to patch them
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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 04:52 PM
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I think Home Depot has those free classes to where they teach you how to do these type of projects.
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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 04:58 PM
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i have the pieces i cut out, and watched videos... but don't think the hole is big enough to get a piece of wood behind it to screw the "plug" into. everything i read it to cut it bigger and do it that way
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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 05:00 PM
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I've seen people buy those self adhesive wire mesh looking kit to patch holes. Would that work?

Also where are you moving to? I see you have numbers in your sig, did you get it dyno'd recently? Don't think I've seen it in your thread that you got dyno'd unless I missed it.
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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 05:01 PM
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if i was doing it in a house, i would in a heartbeat ... but since apartment i want to minimize my chances of getting charged for something. dunno what to do, i move out on the 19th so i have it till the end of the month to figure it out
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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by quakerroatmeal
I've seen people buy those self adhesive wire mesh looking kit to patch holes. Would that work?

Also where are you moving to? I see you have numbers in your sig, did you get it dyno'd recently? Don't think I've seen it in your thread that you got dyno'd unless I missed it.
moving right around the corner, little cheaper, a little bigger, and nicer.

i did west coast corvette stage 2 heads, dynatech long tube headers with high flow cats, and tune from 21st century muscle cars in addison.. cam is next, but waiting a bit since it is my daily .

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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 07:58 AM
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Looks like you are having plenty of fun with your vette, gratz on the new parts and numbers.
Its been a little while since i have worked with joint compound but if they are just 3/4" holes you may be able to just compound them 2 or 3 times to hide the holes. Sand smooth. Then paint.
Gl on the move to the new home
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee
if i was doing it in a house, i would in a heartbeat ... but since apartment i want to minimize my chances of getting charged for something. dunno what to do, i move out on the 19th so i have it till the end of the month to figure it out
just put some tape over it and paint it.
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 08:05 AM
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its about 1.5-2 inch in diameter.... dont want them to have something to charge me for after i move.
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee
does anyone know how to patch drywall?
its easy..just diy that ****..
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 06:21 AM
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Can't you just fill it in with some putty crap and then paint over? Is there a weird texture you have to replicate?

I remember in college my friends peeled some of their paint off from their poster when they were moving out. I just painted over it and that helped hold the flaking part back on. Then I kind of brushed it to make it less shiny.
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 06:21 AM
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Can't you just fill it in with some putty crap and then paint over? Is there a weird texture you have to replicate?

I remember in college my friends peeled some of their paint off from their poster when they were moving out. I just painted over it and that helped hold the flaking part back on. Then I kind of brushed it to make it less shiny.
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 07:26 AM
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Damn, I just noticed I Chris'd.
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