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Early 1999. The ever evolving engine.
"As you can see, the motor is already getting some 'pretty' added to it... not to mention more POWER!"
Early 1999. The barest of metal.
"After taking the entire car down to the nitty-gritty, I did some body work.
Yes, that is an angle cutter in my hand. Why, you may ask?... I'M NOT TELLING!"
Early 1999. The passenger side.
"I spent the most time on this side..."
Early 1999. More of the passenger side.
"...from this you can probably see why."
Early 1999. The front.
"When I say everything down to bare metal... I mean EVERYTHING!!!"
Early 1999. Driver side.
"Now, we are ready for primer. I can't leave it like this for long. It may rust (rapidly).
I mean, would you leave your infant child out in the elements naked? I think not.
So, I'm not going to do that to my Nova, either."
Early 1999. This photo was taken moments after the primer went on.
"Ahhhh, nice and protected with it's undies on."
April 1999. All the trimming and exterior parts are back on.
"The 10th Annual 'Kool April Nites' car show was coming up very soon, and I was entering this car in the 'Under Construction' category."
April 1999. Me putting some last minute touches under the hood.
"My wife wishes I paid as much attention to her. She's learned to live without."
K.A.N. (April 18th)1999. At the show.
"I was trying unsuccessfully to duck out of this shot."
K.A.N. (April 18th) 1999. THE NOVA WON!!!
"This is the certificate they place in your windshield to let you (and everyone else) know you're an award winner."
K.A.N. (April 19th) 1999. Inside the winner's circle.
"They park all the award winners on the front of the convention center lawn.
The only time the car's wheels ever saw anything other than blacktop"
K.A.N. (April 19th) 1999. Another view of the winner's circle.
"This photo is pretty much self explanatory."
K.A.N. (April 19th) 1999. Being presented with the award.
"I am so happy, and so is my wife. She's sitting in the passenger seat.
They like me... they really, really like me!!!"
K.A.N. (April 19th) 1999. Me with the award in hand.
"After a full 2 days out in the bright Redding sun, you are bound to be a little sunburnt... or, rather, a lot sunburnt."
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