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Jun 29, 2006 5:19:54 GMT -5
Post by jedimom on Jun 29, 2006 5:19:54 GMT -5
Of course I'm going from your ideas DXL. They are so good!
What other stuff could the boxy engine-like things be made of? And how would you mount them? And what's that on top of the van?
The R2 dome could be made of several different items. I've heard those round bar-b-que grills work good
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Jun 29, 2006 8:34:01 GMT -5
Post by Drago Lordist on Jun 29, 2006 8:34:01 GMT -5
well I'm honored that you guys think my ideas used in the modifying of my car come as so inginuitive *realizes that not a single one of us has shown you a pic of it* oops... the box thing on top would have no practical use, just something to make it easier to identify... the more I think about it though the more those arent necessary, even the engines. I don't even have anything like that - the closest thing I have on the "tank" is the hood and I did that purely in electrical tape to make it look 3d... you could probably do the exact same. on this back end pic the engines on mine (bottom of the bumper - blue) are flush and done in electrical tape you'd have to be careful not to strech it out though - the first even 70 degree day and corners peel back if you strech yourself too thin. I made the mistake of doing mine in COLD weather so it really shrinks. try to do it on a 70-80 day so it's kinda in a mid range. this caution tape stuff can (where I live) be bought durring the halloween season sometimes or even at your local car store. I found this pic straight from online and it's only $4.50 for 3 foot. i'd say 3 foot on both sides - it'd be a lot easier than trying to cut the angle right on electrical tape and it's probably not going to need any touchups which would be a "+". and for now I think that covers it - I just realized how long my post is lol. edit: hey I found out what those black discs are on the front fueling!
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Jun 29, 2006 17:03:14 GMT -5
Post by mcgregorkenobi on Jun 29, 2006 17:03:14 GMT -5
Wow..those pics look great!!!!
Can hardly wait to see more.
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Jul 4, 2006 10:32:09 GMT -5
Post by jedimom on Jul 4, 2006 10:32:09 GMT -5
Question:
How well does the electrical tape hold up in snow, ice, salt on roads, rain, etc.? Does it stick well enough to last four Ohio seasons?
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Jul 4, 2006 10:33:24 GMT -5
Post by jedimom on Jul 4, 2006 10:33:24 GMT -5
So your boxes are styrofoam huh? I don't know how well that would hold up
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Jul 4, 2006 12:26:41 GMT -5
Post by Drago Lordist on Jul 4, 2006 12:26:41 GMT -5
it holds up very well as long as when you put it on you didn't stretch it any - I made that mistake in a few spots and I've had to do touchups but nothing horrible. the worst part as I'm discovering is the heat - it shrinks because the glue kinda melts. still working on a solution for that, but with how little you have to do on yours it wouldn't cause too much fuss. it's not exactly styrofoam it's kinda just a green pourous plastic - I don't know any better way to describe it...
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Jul 5, 2006 3:04:47 GMT -5
Post by jedimom on Jul 5, 2006 3:04:47 GMT -5
Wow. That's neat. JCPenney sure doesn't get anything like that, LOL
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