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Old 10-17-2014, 12:40 PM
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I acquired my 2014 Arctic White C7 in late August, after much searching for the desired options (shown before the spoiler was installed):





But my plan was to create a tribute to the USAF, and the USAF Thunderbirds, and here is the result:





I hope this car will do a little to promote the USAF and it's mission.

(Note: More photos later in this thread)

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Looks NICE! Interior pics?

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Really unique and well done. A great tribute.
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Brother, that is very well done and tasteful. I bet you can work out a photo opportunity with their public affairs and be next to the jets. The worst they can do is say no.
I would like to see what you did with your interior since your drivers seat has stars on it.
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I think he fitted an ejector seat.
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Are you a Thunderbird pilot or what was your driving motivation to do this?
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Here are a few that I took several years ago...











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Originally Posted by Zax
I think he fitted an ejector seat.
The ACES II!! Too bad we have an electronic e-brake because a manual e-brake with black/yellow stripes for the ejection handle would be sweet.

Now that this is done, there needs to be a laguna blue one for the Blue Angels. I am Air Force so I can't do that to my car.
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Looks great, congrats to you!
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That looks outstanding! I hope someday they will do this for the US Navy Blue Angels too.
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That really looks nice. Makes me feel proud to be Air Force. Tom 62 to 68
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Very cool. Nice work.
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Thanks for the comments! The interior is 2LT red, with no mods yet. What you are seeing is a patriotic towel I had on the seat. The red seats do look good with the car, though.

I was in the USAF long ago, but not a Thunderbird, not even a pilot. I just hoped this would look good, get some positive reaction, and honor these guys.
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Awesome looking. Aim High!



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Well done! Go Air Force!

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Originally Posted by FLIHY
I acquired my 2014 Arctic White C7 in late August, after much searching for the desired options (shown before the spoiler was installed):





But my plan was to create a tribute to the USAF, and the USAF Thunderbirds, and here is the result:





I hope this car will do a little to promote the USAF and it's mission.
Nice job!
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Ruined a nice C7.
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Originally Posted by hiperf406
Ruined a nice C7.
I hope your not an American. If you are you should be ashamed of yourself.


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