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Old 12-17-2023, 02:04 PM   #1
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I buddy of mine surprised me with a great tribute to my grandfather.
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Old 12-26-2023, 10:41 PM   #2
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I buddy of mine surprised me with a great tribute to my grandfather.
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Old 02-25-2024, 02:35 PM   #3
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Wiring cleaned up. Pretty much done under the hood. I’ve decided to redo the sheet soon and thinking about a tilt column and new steering wheel. Or style.
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Old 12-17-2023, 03:32 PM   #4
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That looks great, it's a very nice touch and defines the Conductor.
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Old 12-18-2023, 11:01 AM   #5
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That's badass!
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Old 12-18-2023, 11:06 AM   #6
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WOW!! that is really cool!! is it mounted using the OG cover mounts? also I guess it is sheet metal? very nice tribute! looks killer!
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Old 12-18-2023, 06:19 PM   #7
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WOW!! that is really cool!! is it mounted using the OG cover mounts? also I guess it is sheet metal? very nice tribute! looks killer!
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That is so cool!
Thank you everyone. Yes it is sheet metal and uses the OG mounts with a couple of plastic standoffs.
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That is so cool!
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Old 12-20-2023, 06:44 PM   #10
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That is a very cool addition to call out the legacy. Your buddy did a really nice job.
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Perfect build sir!
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Old 06-06-2024, 05:59 PM   #12
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Perfect build sir!
Dang! That's a great compliment. Thank you!
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Old 06-29-2024, 11:30 AM   #13
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Finally the seat is finished
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That looks great! My fanny wouldn't deserve such fine work!
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Wow! Thats pretty!
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