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Old Oct 28, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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There done after two months and many @@@$!*^&*^* F-bombs,ill put it all together and get the final soon just thought id show off my Custom paint its Candy Wild Cherry,with candy tangerine ghost flames this is my first paint job of this size,tell me what ya think. notice the rear fender is carved and tail light hole and lisence backet holes are gone ,the tank was raw metal, after market.Thanks Voodoo
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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From what I can see, they look pretty good. Best to take a couple shots in daylight so they can be seen better and without the flourescent light reflection. I'd love to have a look at some daylight shots!
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 12:35 AM
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Man, that is excellent work!!!! You did the paint yourself? Tim
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 01:03 AM
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paint looks great !!!
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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Yea ill get some better shots ,yea i did the body work on the tank and fender and all the paint myself, and im so done with screwing with it. "note to self" -Do not become painter- lol Thanks guys
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 01:18 AM
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Tim: Wonderful job. Please give us a lot of finished bike pictures. ............. BC
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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looks nice bet it will look even better on the bike
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 01:32 AM
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Thats a great looking color you chose and the flames look good too. From what I can tell, you did an excellent job. Post some pics when you get them on the bike....
 
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Nothing like doin' it yerself! Nice, looking forward to more pics.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 02:09 AM
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I take it was kinda hard to do! Tim
 
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