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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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looks good that is what i am doing to my engine to chrome parts little by little.charlene
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Looks great.

A suggestion: paint the cowl (windsheild) and it will really improve the overall looks (see thumb nails)
That looks great!!
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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Looks terrific! I had to use my sunglasses to look at it though

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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 02:52 AM
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Very nice!
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by AC54ME
Looks great.

A suggestion: paint the cowl (windsheild) and it will really improve the overall looks (see thumb nails)
Doing so makes the wipers stick out, you don't really want to see them, do you? My 2 cents.
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 06:40 AM
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Wow, looks great!
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 06:45 AM
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Looks GREAT! Use it and enjoy!
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 07:22 AM
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Very nice. I'm hoping to start on my engine as a winter project this year.

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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 07:55 AM
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Wow, looking great.
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Looks Great!!

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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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Thanks for all of your comments. I really enjoy dressing up my Baby.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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Thanks everyone for your kind words!

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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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One word man! "AMAZING"

Very nice!
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Great job!!!
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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Doing so makes the wipers stick out, you don't really want to see them, do you? My 2 cents.
There are other options that fit with the chrome/paint theme.




Vetten Vayo, yours is looking great!


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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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Great job, lookin' good!
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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Hey Bobbie, lookin' real good I think that the next time I have to park close to you at a show I'll just keep my hood closed
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