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ye old kraut burner
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
this car is a magnet! but all is well now, we got her fixed up right

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 6:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It makes such a difference with a paint booth and not a drive way. The wheels look sick
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I feel you on that one! clear coat helps a lot as well...
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PostPosted: Fri May 11, 2012 2:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
getting closer. cut and buff is done, now on to assembly

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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2012 11:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow, looks nice Cool Good job. Gotta love a LowLight.
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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2012 10:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looking sweet!
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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2012 1:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looking good! Cool You should consider putting the moldings in the windows to complete the look.
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PostPosted: Wed May 16, 2012 10:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
50Split wrote:
Looking good! Cool You should consider putting the moldings in the windows to complete the look.


I would If i didn't already have a cal-rubber set laying around alreay. kinda wish I didn't though...
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PostPosted: Fri May 25, 2012 11:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Beautiful car! I love the low light's curves.. Very sexy.. Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Its been a while, but this old girl is done!

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks very sweet. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Beautiful. And I like the idea of the suitcase music system. Any details about that you'd be willing to share?
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I dig it to, I have been following your thread, great job. Nice touch that you kept the steering wheel with it's original wear.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
AND congrats on getting the award at Bug-O-Rama! nice LL to, is brent still making them??
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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AND congrats on getting the award at Bug-O-Rama! nice LL to, is brent still making them??


Thanks man! I was very surprised I took first given the caliber of cars at that show.... but I will take it!

And brently is still going strong with the Loud Luggage Co.
Check it out here:
http://www.facebook.com/LoudLuggageCo?fref=ts
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Way Kewel!
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks Amazing!
Congrats on finishing and for sharing! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
ye old kraut burner wrote:
And brently is still going strong with the Loud Luggage Co. Check it out here:
http://www.facebook.com/LoudLuggageCo?fref=ts


Thanks. I'll check it out. And I meant to mention before, really nice photography.
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
what a beauty !! perfect combo
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
thanks for the props everyone! I should probably also bring up the fact that she is for sale Sad
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