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Old 08-28-2014, 12:10 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Originally Posted by UltArc View Post
I desire these. Mostly the boat tail. I just need to figure out if it is worth the trip...how does the boattail mount?

Check the build thread:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...uft-25223.html

It's a wood frame, with carpeting over the points that touch the car (rear horizontal glass and bottom of bumper). Ratchet straps to the hatch strut mounts and rear springs.

To be safe, you could put painter's tape on the painted & plastic portions of the car where it touches.

Keep in mind this is a cardboard tail, somewhat weatherproofed with oil paint and a plastic skin. For long life, you would want to glass it or paint it with gorilla glue or something.
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