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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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Got this put on tonight, will prob post some daytime pics also:



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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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Lovin it...What kind of lights did u use?
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:24 AM
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Looks familiar
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 08:18 AM
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red neons
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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looks good
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:32 PM
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Awesome. How does it look during the day?
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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Good job!
I'm thinking about replacing the LEDs with something else. The neons look good. What are they? A couple 4" tubes?
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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Good job!
I'm thinking about replacing the LEDs with something else. The neons look good. What are they? A couple 4" tubes?

10", one at top and one at btm
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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Looks really good. I still like it on the originators car here in FL. He just repainted his car it looks even better now!
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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Did you seal it up good? You will get alot of moisture in there.
Some weatherstripping from Home Depot will do the trick.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Pewterpower
Did you seal it up good? You will get alot of moisture in there.
Some weatherstripping from Home Depot will do the trick.
Shouldnt have to worry about that too much, its only driven in perfect weather, but I am planning on putting some on to keep the red neon from showing out the edges
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