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Old 08-21-2012, 09:11 PM   #101 (permalink)
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Is that just flat olive drab?

Why not do it as "Bureau of UFO Management" or UFO cover up bureau, or USAF task force for UFO suppression

just some more "government " sounding names.
Well, if you put "UFO Cover-Up Bureau" or "USAF Task Force for UFO Suppression" on the side of a car being driven in public, that would kind of defeat the purpose....

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Old 08-21-2012, 11:05 PM   #102 (permalink)
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Nice picture of the Daytona Coupe. I wanted to put turning vanes on my A pillars, then I saw a documentary about the DC, and low and behold it uses them! My belief was confirmed. The picture you posted shows them but many might not notice them as they are clear. Actually, I want to integrate them with a visor to keep the sun out and generate PV power for my PV powered A/C.

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Old 08-22-2012, 05:58 PM   #103 (permalink)
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That looks awesome. If you want to mess with people, paint a 6" diameter dot on the wheels, just off center by an inch or two. When you're rolling through town it'll look like the wheel's gonna fall off!
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Old 08-22-2012, 07:52 PM   #104 (permalink)
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Is that just flat olive drab?

Why not do it as "Bureau of UFO Management" or UFO cover up bureau, or USAF task force for UFO suppression

just some more "government " sounding names.
UN Interplanetary Relations

Extraterrestrial Assimilation Council

Assembly of the Greater Milky Way

...I'll think of more
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Old 08-22-2012, 07:59 PM   #105 (permalink)
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UFO recovery bureau just sounds to much like an admission, something the gov would not do. the concept is great! I just am trying to find the right twist of non giving anything away while sounding government like.
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Old 08-22-2012, 08:29 PM   #106 (permalink)
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Just write "Fox Mulder" over the driver's door... voila!

Honestly what you describe sounds like Men in Black- just a plain unmarked black LTD. In the X Files they just drive FWD Buicks!

Perhaps something regarding Project Blue Book.

Perhaps "Commission on Unknown Phenomena"

or "Weather Balloon Recovery Bureau"

or "Swamp Gas Investigation Unit"
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The thing is, it has to be understood by the average american. EVERYONE knows what a UFO is, but not as many people know what project blue book is
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so what kind of mileage were you getting baseline? what have you seen since at 50-60-70mph?

is your car the 2.3l or 2.0L

auto or manual?

have you aired up your tires?
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Hey! How dare you sneak this past me! Ha ha!

First of all; Dang, man. Good job on the tail! It really looks good.
Still considering coming out on Labor Day? There will be plenty of eager volunteers to help tuft-test it.... c'mon, you know you want to.

And last of all, I'm super envious of you kids and all your spare time and energy. Gotta get my old fat butt in gear and finish my t'ailer before "Tailapalooza" on Labor Day.
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Jim, I'd like to ask you a question. I've been planning my own boat tail based on your design, so what would you change about it if you could do it again tomorrow?

Thanks! Tyler
Also, wish I could join you guys for the tail party- it's just soooo far away...

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