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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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Recovered the console lid with some extra material. Gator and ostrich. Had a friend sew it up.



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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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are you serious?

that doesn't meld at all. To each his own.

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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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are you serious?

that doesn't meld at all. To each his own.

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You can't stop there. You have to do more, maybe door handles, shifter/ e brake boots or the steering wheel?
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Its only the first piece to get done. Mores coming. I like the exotic material.
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Originally Posted by Tom_Slick
You can't stop there. You have to do more, maybe door handles, shifter/ e brake boots or the steering wheel?
You got a got start to fugly
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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It will look great if you add a few more pieces inside...nice job !!
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Definitely unique looking.
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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That's a great start!
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It's got pimples!
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Originally Posted by sabooher
Definitely unique looking.
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Different.
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Originally Posted by srabin
are you serious?

that doesn't meld at all. To each his own.

Steve
LOL, those exact words came out of my mouth as soon as I saw those pictures! Read my mind, literally.

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Originally Posted by su8pack1
Different.
To each his own.
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I can hear PETA now.
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Keep us posted on the progress. This could turn out really nice.
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Don't like it, but it's your car.
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Originally Posted by sabooher
Definitely unique looking.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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Not good....I think you should add Cross Flags....
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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I don't think so Tim,
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