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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 02:37 AM
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I STILL GOT A FEW FINE DETAILS TO FINISH BUT AFTER GETTING THE HARDWARE IT WAS A PRETTY EASY CHANGE. CANT WAIT TO TAKE A SPIN. I HOPE IT MAKES IT FASTER
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 02:40 AM
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The car will run better if you turn your "caps lock" off.
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It seems like a nice addition.
About what did it cost to come up with the glass and frame, plus the hardware?
It looks like you were able to use the 2 upper interior trim pieces. How difficult was it to cut the openings for the 2 locks?
Good Work!!!
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The panels have mold marks where they need to be cut. I found hardware from a guy parting out a 71. Everything went in place like it was meant to be there. Very easy mod. I made a frame for my exhisting glass out of 1/4 inch aluminum channel that i got from home depot. I angle notched where all the bends needed to be placed and it formed around the window beautifully. After some 3m urathane and polishing it looks perfect.
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