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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    Post by michael swann Mon Feb 09, 2015 9:02 pm

    After waiting for what seems like a year the rocker panels arrived and they were able to put the body together. It was enough to display while I started the artwork. The interior and undercarriage is still in shambles though. Here are some pics!  
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    I'll add a bit more art this week.  Thoughts?

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    Post by Vanish Mon Feb 09, 2015 9:55 pm

    Man That Looks Good !!!!!!! so what's left to do to it ??????

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    Post by Joe Van Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:00 pm

    WOW..!!!...What a difference they did a Hell of a job...Its Hard to believe its the same van..!!!..The satin black with the pinstripes looks."Great" you will get many years or enjoyment out of that one... cheers


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    Post by michael swann Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:28 pm

    Thanks man! I'm really looking forward to getting it on the road.
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    Post by michael swann Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:32 pm

    There's still a lot of metal work to be done. We are adding an air conditioning system. Still have to paint the dash and insulate and cover the walls and ceiling. Gotta deal with the brakes and suspension as well. I work motorcycle rallies around the south so I need it reliable. I'm not sure what the motor needs but will find out soon.
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    Post by Lazarusvan Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:38 pm

    michael swann wrote:There's still a lot of metal work to be done. We are adding an air conditioning system.  Still have to paint the dash and insulate and cover the walls and ceiling. Gotta deal with the brakes and suspension as well. I work motorcycle rallies around the south so I need it reliable. I'm not sure what the motor needs but will find out soon.

    Looks great. Please be sure to document your A/C build. Lots of conversation about A/C and whether or not they are effective. Hoping to go that route one day myself.
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    Post by michael swann Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:31 am

    I will document it for sure. I'm hoping it works... Gets hot down here!
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    Post by Vantasia Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:56 am

    Looks cool, that will be an asset to your business, good pinstrippers are hard to find! You did it right, you can't go wrong with Rally wheels either!
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    Post by michael swann Tue Feb 10, 2015 11:00 am

    I believe it will be an asset. That's why I've spent the money. I'm lucky to have been given a great deal on the paint and body...otherwise it never would've happened.
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    Post by vanny Tue Feb 10, 2015 3:58 pm

    Congrats Mike! Fantastic Advertising cause the pinstriping really Pops off of the Satin Black! Please keep the pics coming for all to enjoy and drool over!!! Progress FINALLY Thumbs11


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    Post by PolarBear2 Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:20 pm

    VERY NICE.
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    Post by Big W Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:12 pm

    Very nice indeed. cheers
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    Post by michael swann Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:01 pm

    Thanks y'all!
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    Post by slowflapper Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:40 am

    hmmmm, Birmingham, I'm over in north GA. That striping looks great, will keep you in mind when I start on my body work.
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    Post by michael swann Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:20 am

    I go to Atlanta on a fairly regular basis. Sometimes Chattanooga. I'll post my rallies on here just in case people are interested.
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    Post by Nightmoves Fri Feb 13, 2015 1:58 pm

    Aww man...you didn't put the cab lights back on.(just kidding)
    The satin black/white combo looks great.Striping and lettering sets it off nice.All your panels look pretty smooth,good work in a short time.
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    Post by michael swann Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:19 pm

    Those lights are going back on. I like them! Hopefully it won't be too long before i can post more progress pics.

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