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420ponies
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JUN 07, 06:10 AM
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This is fantastic! I really like the look of the black gt with the gto panel ( I have a '88 notchback) . Now I have to save up for one on mine. I just got ahold of a nice '88 nose. guess it will go "in the attic" with the other parts now. I thinkin' the same paint scheme also. Keep up the good work.
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Boostdreamer
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JUN 07, 10:40 AM
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TXOPIE
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JUN 07, 11:05 AM
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Now you know if this turns out like everyone hopes...you might have some requests to more custom bumper work 
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CrazyDragn
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JUN 07, 12:25 PM
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Boostdreamer
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JUN 07, 12:44 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by TXOPIE:
Now you know if this turns out like everyone hopes...you might have some requests to more custom bumper work |
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That won't hurt my feelings one bit! I am also back in school learning welding. I've already got my first certification but I'll need another year to get my degree. I plan to specialize in TIG welding aluminum and stainless so I can make custom parts and gas tanks, etc. After this project is done, I'd like to enclose half of my carport and set up my welding stuff and work from home. I don't know if I can make a LIVING like that but I'm sure it would pay for some toys!
Crazydragn and I work well together. We see things a little differently and when we've explained ourselves to each other, we have been able to find solutions that please us both. Either that or I'm too demanding and he gives in! LOL I'd be more than willing to take on something else after this. I think he would, too.
He's the "big picture" guy and I'm the detail guy. He has experience with the fiberglass process and an art background. I'm very picky and meticulous in designs and I'm not too bad with the knife. If it doesn't look good or work right, I don't want anyone to know I did it! I'm a firm believer in wanting it done right so I need to do it myself. I've seen too much apathy from "professionals" of all sorts of trades. I want to set the bar of quality so high, even I have trouble reaching it.
Somebody posted in another thread about a guy who had about $400 in labor fixing an old fender that could have been bought new for $250. That sounds about like me. I get caught up in details that probably nobody else would notice. Somebody usually has to tell me when it's good enough. I drive my wife crazy when I'm folding clothes! LOL
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'68-69 GTO Nose - The Project has Begun!
My '85 L67 Build Thread
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Boostdreamer
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JUN 07, 12:45 PM
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CrazyDragn
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JUN 07, 03:43 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Boostdreamer:
That won't hurt my feelings one bit! I am also back in school learning welding. I've already got my first certification but I'll need another year to get my degree. I plan to specialize in TIG welding aluminum and stainless so I can make custom parts and gas tanks, etc. After this project is done, I'd like to enclose half of my carport and set up my welding stuff and work from home. I don't know if I can make a LIVING like that but I'm sure it would pay for some toys!
Crazydragn and I work well together. We see things a little differently and when we've explained ourselves to each other, we have been able to find solutions that please us both. Either that or I'm too demanding and he gives in! LOL I'd be more than willing to take on something else after this. I think he would, too.
He's the "big picture" guy and I'm the detail guy. He has experience with the fiberglass process and an art background.
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It wouldn't hurt my feelings either. These are the type of things I enjoy doing and toying with.
Yes, we work well together and we both bring stuff to the table such as perspectives, and know how.
I have 2 years of Aerospace engineering, design and fabrication, and a Bachelors in Business and a Minor in Healthcare too. I also have plaques from design awards won thru the years 
With both our experience and expertice, I think will have a winner, even if it is just for us. (but we look forawrd to making it available to everyone)
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Notchie to Fast Back Conversion
After Market Steering Wheel Conversion
'68-69 GTO Nose - The Project Has Begun[This message has been edited by CrazyDragn (edited 06-07-2013).]
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TXOPIE
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JUN 07, 05:13 PM
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CrazyDragn
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JUN 07, 08:44 PM
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CrazyDragn
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