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Old 01-11-2012, 01:35 AM
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I'm new to this post, i understand you/ve been doing this type of thing a while.
Tell me what kind of foam you used on the body porotype.
I'm building a 1/5 scale hot rod and want to build a glass body.
thanks for any help
Pat USA


I didnt use foam, only mdf and acrylic filler.
Good luck with your project.
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Old 01-11-2012, 10:42 AM
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Mother of god that is a sexy diff...

You should start selling these things, you could really making some serious money.
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Old 01-11-2012, 11:18 AM
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Mother of god that is a sexy diff...

You should start selling these things, you could really making some serious money.

Thx.

............ I have start.
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Old 01-17-2012, 03:51 AM
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Truly a sight for sore eyes!
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Beautiful work, simply amazing.
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New billet wheels of 6082 alum.





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there are not many old skool craftsmen machinists left that can use manual lathes, mills etc and turn out high tolerance and awkward shaped work(ie no cnc) but you my friend are definitely one of them... mundo respect to you Vass!!!
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Defantley amazing,great work.
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Old 01-24-2012, 12:38 PM
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So beautifully constructed i almost cry when looking at it
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Looks so much better than a bought one. Can't wait to see it with the lid on. Great work Vass, A1.
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That is sweet!!
You are a craftsman, execellent job.
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VasilisG, Any updates? I was looking forward to seeing a vid of this awesome work of art run.
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VasilisG, PLEEEEAAAASSSEEEEE....update us with some more pics.

Absolutely AWESOME work!!! Simply stunning!

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Hope to see a video of it mate good job
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This is amazing!
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that is bad ass, looking forward to seeing it run
i notice a hurrax fuel tank too
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Old 02-24-2012, 11:21 AM
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Thanks for your interest mates, hope to some uploads soon.

After a small brake problem (... not on the road ) and my madness about pipe and sound , takes a lot of time but now everything is ok.
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Old 02-27-2012, 01:36 AM
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Some photos oft he new chassis plate and bumbers and the pipe.
Pipe is ready to tig welding. Iner pipes and diaphragms to their possition.




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The first pipe's sound.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=C23B4wfqlXg
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