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Old 08-30-2010, 02:27 PM   #97 (permalink)
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I'm not sure how much longer the nice weather is going to hold out, and there's still some fundamental stuff to finish like the total length of the shape, and then lights/reflectors and wiring, and rough fiberglass work on the outside skin.

That may be something I can try next year when the weather again warms up enough to ride the motorcycle to work.

Jim.
I vote for finishing this up and live with it for a year. Hopefully, any future adjustments will be minor. I love how this follows the stock lines and the look of the car. I can't wait to see this under a coat of paint.
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