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Old May 20, 2012 | 10:33 PM
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started the fiberglass repair today, doing smooth so far. getting it ready to do a vinyl wrap because i cant afford a paint job now. shaving off the radio antenna and door locks.
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Old May 20, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Wouldn't mind seeing a picture of the wrap job when she's done.....
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will do, im thinking ill go with a matte grey, with a matte black stripe from the back down the middle to where the hood drops for the scoop
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started the fiberglass repair today, doing smooth so far. getting it ready to do a vinyl wrap because i cant afford a paint job now. shaving off the radio antenna and door locks.
What kind of lock system are you going to install? I was thinking about doing that to my 71.

Terry
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not sure yet, probably just a simple remote door lock, no alarm, need to think of something if the battery dies though
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