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Old Jun 28, 2005 | 03:55 AM
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Default New Paint Job - DONE! 7/20/05 56K Fugeddaboutit!

I dropped off my box to get the new custom paint job.
I will let most of the pictures speak for themselves.
This is just the beginning:






Moving right along, might be done by next weekend like I am hoping.




Old Jun 28, 2005 | 03:58 AM
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Oooh, I see shaved fender markers.

Suggestion: While you're having the car painted, have them pop the tail lights open and paint the housing to match the exterior.
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:02 AM
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I mentionaed that actually. If they don't do it, I will soon after. It's almost a must.......lol
I'm going to call tomorrow and tell them how much better it would look if they did that.
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:15 AM
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might as well shave the door handles, might look kool...Looks sweet, will be cooll to see it finished
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:26 AM
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Hope i dont sound stupid, but how do you get into a car with a shaved hatch or door handels? A remote?
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:29 AM
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franky was in an accident? why is the rear bumper off?
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:33 AM
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Hope i dont sound stupid, but how do you get into a car with a shaved hatch or door handels? A remote?
remote.
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:40 AM
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shave the rear sidemarkers man!!!
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:41 AM
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franky was in an accident? why is the rear bumper off?
So they can shave off the rear side markers.
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:42 AM
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How about Shaving the door handles!
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Styalz
How about Shaving the door handles!
I'm looking into that right now.:D
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by AKgoalie7
franky was in an accident? why is the rear bumper off?
Body kit?

Maybe they're just painting it separately.
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 05:40 AM
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What happens if the remote stops working
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 05:46 AM
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That's why you usually install an overrid button in a secret place. Like gone in 60 seconds movie the hot rod they stole at the casino had the button underneath that still opened the door without the remote.
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 05:47 AM
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Nah, don't like the color...
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 05:53 AM
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if the battery goes dead, how it is possible to open the doors, Sean
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 05:54 AM
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you cant.
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Damn, then I think that is kinda
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by MyBoX
if the battery goes dead, how it is possible to open the doors, Sean
run to the nearest store to replace the battery?

cant wait till its finish.
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 06:55 AM
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but if you cant open the door how do you get to the hood latch to open the hood to replace the batter ...lol sorry just felt like asking



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