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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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Doggone it these pics do not do justice to the gold, I think sunlight was just too bright !

24ct gold plated:
steering wheel
shift ****
seat hoops
stereo *****
HVAC *****
emblem
wheels
exhaust tips
foot pedals
Speedo bezels

real goldwire carbon fiber dash kit



















She likes it, that's all that matters to me.

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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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I hear ya dude. Bow to the queen!!
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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Thats PimpTastic!!
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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Can we see more pics of her?
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Not my taste, but if you and your lady are happy with it, that's all that matters.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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Not my bag, but to each his own.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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As much as I don't want to admit it, it's kinda catchy. And I'm sure she looks great in it.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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looks like it was costly
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I think you should get a gold tooth to go with that.

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DAN!!! Where are the sill plates????


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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by VinnyT
DAN!!! Where are the sill plates????


Damn, didn't think of that ! Great idea !!!
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DansVette
Damn, didn't think of that ! Great idea !!!
Those should be easy to gold plate.

BTW, looks cool.
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Just an FYI, pay attention to your polishing on the gold plate. You DO NOT want to polish it too much. It is easy to clean but if you polish it too much you will eventually rub the gold right off to the nickel since it is soft. Most people who gold plate items for show cars redo the plate around the 3 year mark.
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Originally Posted by VinnyT
DAN!!! Where are the sill plates????


need some 13 inch daytons and some curb feelers


Not my taste, but to each is own
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That's some serious bling.
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No gold grill ?
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Thats different!
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