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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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Nope. I am REALLY done after this
I know how you feel. I have a couple of things in the garage left to install and then I plan on just driving and enjoying.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Update!

So now he is at the point where he is getting comfortable and humorous too

This is the pic he sent me for tonight's update



More to come with sanding, primer and even texture MAYBE TOMORROW!
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:28 AM
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Update!

So now he is at the point where he is getting comfortable and humorous too

This is the pic he sent me for tonight's update



More to come with sanding, primer and even texture MAYBE TOMORROW!

That was funny Lookin AWESOME
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Hey Nouman...
...nice mod and considered soooo many times for StuzVette...

maybe that will be my last mod

...maybe...

looking forward to the finale...

Stu
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by FactoryRaceCar
Update!

So now he is at the point where he is getting comfortable and humorous too

This is the pic he sent me for tonight's update



More to come with sanding, primer and even texture MAYBE TOMORROW!
OMG Funny.....
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by FactoryRaceCar
Update!

So now he is at the point where he is getting comfortable and humorous too

This is the pic he sent me for tonight's update



More to come with sanding, primer and even texture MAYBE TOMORROW!

Ya know....I would be the one that needs Nav to get to MO

I bet this new guy is gonna be VERY busy after seeing his awesome work in all these progress pics A little birdie told me he was sooo good that he is already working on another one to--for your relative wasn't it
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by btchn99
Ya know....I would be the one that needs Nav to get to MO

I bet this new guy is gonna be VERY busy after seeing his awesome work in all these progress pics A little birdie told me he was sooo good that he is already working on another one to--for your relative wasn't it
Oh trust me! He be
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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Oh trust me! He be

Absolutely Shhhhhhhhhh I's know the secet And he is funny and talented and a hell of a guy


Oh yeah---I's likes the new avatar
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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OK my PM box had a couple pics in it tonight as well

Let me just tell you folks, this guy is GOOD!

My bezel is on the left and another one he is finishing up on the right





What do you all think?!?!?!?!

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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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What do you all think?!?!?!?!
I like the one on the right better!
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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i to like the one on the right , but i know you needed it done like you wanted so it will be pretty sharp also .


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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Cozmo
I like the one on the right better!
Yeah but everyone and their mothers have those

Originally Posted by oaks99
i to like the one on the right , but i know you needed it done like you wanted so it will be pretty sharp also .


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No bling for me remember? MUST be OEM looking! Unique

Take a lot more skill too
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 12:59 AM
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Its going to look great Nouman, i like you like would keep the stock appearance w/tray...this same project has crossed my mind many times and almost started it a month ago, maybe when i finally get to TX ill dive in.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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The reason I like the right bezel better is because the inside lines that run along the radio and HVAC are straight. The one on the left as well as many others that have been done, is narrower where the radio is than where the HVAC sits. I just think it looks "correct".
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by illmac77
Its going to look great Nouman, i like you like would keep the stock appearance w/tray...this same project has crossed my mind many times and almost started it a month ago, maybe when i finally get to TX ill dive in.
Mike this is the reason I HAVE to have the ash tray area



Plus I love OEM looking stuff

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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:22 AM
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The new DD will look great and I like your new Avatar
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by FactoryRaceCar
Mike this is the reason I HAVE to have the ash tray area



Plus I love OEM looking stuff

Nouman
You got it i remember you doing that nice clean setup for the gauge and goodies
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Where'd the pics go No matter--I KNOW they look AWESOME

I's getting sooooo excited...I can't wait to get that baby in your car
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by btchn99
Where'd the pics go No matter--I KNOW they look AWESOME

I's getting sooooo excited...I can't wait to get that baby in your car
I missed them too!!
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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and the pics have been moved , why ? is it because someone was helping someone else with thier mod

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