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Old 07-17-2012, 11:33 PM
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The skin is shaping nice around the tubing.
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The skin is shaping nice around the tubing.
Looks like new rotors time after all this may I recommend ATL auto sports 150 for all 4 and there galvanized and can get then slotted and drilled no extra charge
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Looks like new rotors time after all this may I recommend ATL auto sports 150 for all 4 and there galvanized and can get then slotted and drilled no extra charge
Rotors will def be a must. LOL. I'll probably just throw some cheap ones on though.
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Skin is stretching over the tubing for the flares really nice.
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Great craftsmanship I really like the rock slider idea
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Rotors will def be a must. LOL. I'll probably just throw some cheap ones on though.
Yea I know that the stock rotors at any basic shop are about 50 a peace and that's why ATL is much better for me
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The skin is shaping nice around the tubing.
Nice job shrinking the sheetmetal. What thickness are you using? Rawhide mallett?
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Nice job shrinking the sheetmetal. What thickness are you using? Rawhide mallett?
Thanks. It's 18 gauge metal. It's the Bro N Law that does body work and has all the tools. I don't know much about the hammers he is using but there are 3-4 different kinds that are used for body work. LOL. I'm clueless when it comes to this stuff. He went to college in Nashville to learn all this mod type stuff. I just say "OK" and nod my head. LOL.
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Bro N Law Rollin the metal
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Rear flare rolling into the rock sliders and rolling back into the front flare. Nice flow. I like it.
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A look from the front flare rolling down into the rock sliders and back up into the rear flare.
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I'm amazed how a piece of flat metal can be worked like putty in any shape you want.
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I'm amazed how a piece of flat metal can be worked like putty in any shape you want.
If you have time, go on youtube & look up Ron Covell or Ron Fournier.. These guys are absolutely amazing.
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If you have time, go on youtube & look up Ron Covell or Ron Fournier.. These guys are absolutely amazing.
Thanks for the info. I'll check that out.
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Originally Posted by Dima
Great craftsmanship I really like the rock slider idea
Thanks. Looks like you've got a nice GC in the pic.
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