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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Thumbs up paint/stripe

something different would really set it off, not sure what that something is, but I am sure you will find jst the right 'something'

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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Those stripes look awesome! I really like the work you did. Can't wait to see your finished product.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 05:56 AM
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By Corvette GS stripes, I mean this...just a couple slashes

 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 06:26 AM
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Nice work!!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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those slashes are cool i will think about those i got some free time tonight i think i might decide and paint it
does anyone have any suggestions about if i should paint any green on my air cleaner or just leave it alone

and sorry about runnin the my stuff together someone else asked about hp earlier
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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I would leave the a/c alone I think the vette slashes (in gloss black) on the battery cover and the skull on the oil tank would look cool and it won't be repetitive.
 

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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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this is what i think i am going to put on my bike
 
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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i like the stripes and also that bar and shield,man
 
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looks great!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Go with it...just keep it simple 'cause it looks great already as is!
 
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