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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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Got the car screen kit for my birthday and finally got around to putting them on. Should have taken just a couple of hours to do but once you get started cleaning,you guys know the rest of the story.


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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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Looks great
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Very nice!
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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Looks awesome Scotty

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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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Good job!!
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Those are perfect - as they compliment the red for sure.
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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Super look! (And happy birthday!)
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Very nice looking mod!!!


Did you happen to cut the fog light shrouds before you installed the screens?
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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Almost looks as good as your Avatar
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You're welcome! Looks good.
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Looks sweeeeet!
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Nice job you did - the screens look great.
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I did the same a while back but I got a little carried away . . .



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They look great. Nice job installing them.
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Originally Posted by csexton
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Originally Posted by Patches
I did the same a while back but I got a little carried away . . .



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They look great. Nice job installing them.
you forgot the door handles...
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I did the same a while back but I got a little carried away . . .



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They look great. Nice job installing them.
How many HP did THAT much screening add???????

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