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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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here are some before and after pics of a 68 interior I did for a friend. there are few more pieces i need to order but it came out good. I also cleaned her up a little she had been in storage for a few years.

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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 12:14 AM
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WOW, most xcellent job! looks better than when it left the factory fer sure
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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Excellent !
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Nice Gator! Very well resto. Congrat's, look's amazing!
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Wow great job! now i want to do mine even more
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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Looks really good, I like the color !
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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Great work! You should be proud.
How long did it take to put it all back together?
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 09:04 AM
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Great job Gator. I am south of you in Houma,La. I recently purchased all new interior and am waiting until after paint to install. Hope mine comes out like this one. Maybe you can advise me if needed on any tips. I have 78'
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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Very nice job, I know that was labor of love
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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 09:57 AM
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PRETTY GOOD? Ha! That came out FANTASTIC!
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Nice transformation. It's really starting to look like something. Love the optional headrest seats on the 68. Good work
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Was there a difference? No I'm just screwing with you....that's sweet. I like the color, too!
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Lookin' good!
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Very nice!
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Great job, you should be happy with this one.
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AWSOME JOB. wish i had a friend like you.
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Where did you get that kit from? I have the same color interior and want to do the same.
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Nice piece of work. Looks like an especially good job on the carpet, it looks to be laying very flat and tight.
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