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Old May 5, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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Just sharing. It helps keep me focused.
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Old May 5, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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Unbelievable!!! Awesome job.
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Old May 5, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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WOW. What a dramatic difference! Turned out great.

When I was a kid my brother took me for rides in his '68 and I'll never forget those fiber optic lights on the dash. I thought that was soooo high tech. Very cool.

Keep up the good work!
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Do you do house calls?? The red vinal is perfect!! What did you use on it?
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Very nice! See what a little time and effort can do?

Congrats.
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Old May 5, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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Hey very nice, keep the pics coming and progress going.
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Old May 5, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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Nice work.. looks new again
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Old May 5, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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NICELY DONE.
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Hi twpk,
VERY nice looking work!!!!
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Do you do house calls?? The red vinal is perfect!! What did you use on it?
I used the correct color code from Corvette America. I have used it on several parts and always matches and looks good. It's Dark Orange, the car will be corvette bronze. I am putting it back to the original codes. Hopefully the body will come off this summer. Than it's time for the chassis.
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Thanks for the positive feedback. This is what keeps me going. It also keeps me striving for good results because I know you guys will call me out to improve things if needed. I do welcome honest feedback. Please keep in mind that I am restoring original parts and only replacing if I fail at the refinishing process. The only repo parts on the console are the 4 speed plaque, HVAC lens and the upper fiber obtic lens.
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Nice job. It looks great
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Looks great! Your shoes need some upgrading now!
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Looks great! Your shoes need some upgrading now!
Spending all my money on the car
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Nice job!
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You sir are some sort of miracle worker. Nice job!
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Originally Posted by twinpack
Thanks for the positive feedback. This is what keeps me going .
It wouldn't be fair to give you anything but positive feedback.

If that's what keeps you going just continue posting before and after pictures like these.
Good luck going foward.
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Nice job !!
Re-doing my spare tire tub now , it's tedious work but rewarding!
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Beautiful work!!!


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Re-doing my spare tire tub now , it's tedious work but rewarding!
Not to hijack the thread, but what are you doing to it? I haven't removed mine yet. Looks like the original tire might still be in it.
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