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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 06:12 AM
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Hi guys,

My dad signed up on this forum a couple of years ago asking for advice on a wiring harness whilst restoring his 1968 vette. He finished it a couple of weeks ago and wanted to thank anyone who offered advice. Here's how it looks:













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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 06:28 AM
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Nice use of colors plus the over all look came out great BTW,What are the tail lights from?
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
Nice use of colors plus the over all look came out great BTW,What are the tail lights from?
The tail lights were standard vette rear lamps- they're just glowing as the lights are on.
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by rustytulip
The tail lights were standard vette rear lamps- they're just glowing as the lights are on.
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 08:05 AM
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that looks really good!
but where are the engine pics
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 08:50 AM
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Nicely done!!

Now for the fun part...

You get to drive it!

Have fun!

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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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Beautiful!!!

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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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Wow - that looks great!

PS - tell your dad that you're NEVER finished...
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Wow - that looks great!

PS - tell your dad that you're NEVER finished...

I agree. Good job on the vette guys. Have fun with it.

Where are you guys located at?
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 01:39 PM
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Awesome, Great Job
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I agree. Good job on the vette guys. Have fun with it.

Where are you guys located at?
We're in Birmingham England so have to have everyhing shipped over for everything.

Engine pics will follow
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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Love the Manta Ray airbrush work! Very original. Great color combination!
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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Finally Finished.....i'm so jealous...looks awesome
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Originally Posted by rustytulip
We're in Birmingham England


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