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Old 10-17-2012, 11:44 PM   #301
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Super....Jim
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Old 10-18-2012, 05:19 PM   #302
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some more work done i am getting there..................
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Old 10-18-2012, 05:38 PM   #303
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I like those taillights. Ever consider making the housings and selling them? I would be interested.
I could roll a set of inner en outer tubes with the angle
so you can do the weld and grinding



and ship at actual shipping costs
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Old 10-18-2012, 05:56 PM   #304
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Those are looking real sweet. Damn now I'm questioning mine.
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Old 10-18-2012, 08:54 PM   #305
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I didn't really like the tail lights at first but now that the last pieces of metal where added it made the install perfec.! Great work!!
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Old 10-18-2012, 10:18 PM   #306
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Those tail lights are killer. You are doing some great work.
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Old 10-19-2012, 07:06 AM   #307
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I'm with Rudedog. At first I thought, "why didnt he french them in all the way?" Then I saw the second part and it made sense. Looks good!
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Old 10-19-2012, 09:53 AM   #308
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Very unique solution to tail lights. Nice metal work.
Keep it up.

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Old 10-19-2012, 01:10 PM   #309
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good looking tail lights, i like the look
nice work on the firewall seam too, did you shave the cowl vent too?

@HOTROD1... look at using exhaust tube to make similar tail lites
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Old 10-21-2012, 02:18 PM   #310
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got the taillights buckets in on the other side too






also painted the frame and suspension parts
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Old 10-21-2012, 02:31 PM   #311
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Mooi Frame geworden..
Poedercoat,? Of heb je het laten spuiten?
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Old 10-21-2012, 02:34 PM   #312
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painted by my dad base/ clear coat finish
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Old 10-21-2012, 02:37 PM   #313
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Looking very nice..
My uncle is a powdercoater, so my frame will be coated..
Nice job on the rear lights...
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Old 10-21-2012, 03:16 PM   #314
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Frame looks great...Jim
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Old 10-21-2012, 03:19 PM   #315
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well thats a no brainer.....
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Old 10-21-2012, 06:14 PM   #316
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It's all looking real nice.
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Old 10-22-2012, 04:35 PM   #317
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finished the front of the bed and put on a lower A arm on the chassis
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Old 10-22-2012, 07:05 PM   #318
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Old 10-23-2012, 04:38 PM   #319
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Thanks Jim

tonight got some more work done on the suspension










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Old 10-23-2012, 07:38 PM   #320
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where did you get your 4 link from? i am looking for 1 for my 55
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Old 10-23-2012, 07:38 PM   #321
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Love the whole set-up, everything looks great, nice job...Jim
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Your frame is looking real nice.
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Old 10-23-2012, 09:01 PM   #323
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You sir are a genious!! I love those tail lights!
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Old 10-24-2012, 01:20 AM   #324
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where did you get your 4 link from? i am looking for 1 for my 55
the 4 link is from heidts
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Old 10-24-2012, 05:28 PM   #325
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