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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
 Posted - 07/30/2009 : 19:01:25
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This was the second battery car we got earlier this year thanks to a find on the curb on trash day.. It's been sitting in the garage since then with both kids enjoying "pretending' to drive it.
I took it apart yesterday and got it running fine with some basic cleaning and the battery connector replaced to the newer PW style.
I had plans to paint it up like Dale Jr's National Guard #88 car but when I saw what Marcos Ambrose is driving this weekend at Pocono, I had to change my mind..
I'm a huge sim racing fan, been racing other people from around the world on the computer for 20 years now.. it was pretty primitive over modems back in the beginning but nowadays it's pretty incredible. I've built a complete simulator at home with it's own high power PC and 28" hi def monitor.. Since early last year I've been involved exclusively with "iRacing"..
You can check it out at www.iracing.com if you have any interest at all..
Well, iRacing is sponsoring Marcus for this one race..He finished 6th at Pocono earlier this year so hopefully he will do well again. I'm pretty sure we'll be the only people in the worls with a battery operated Marcus Ambrose iRacing car LOL..
Here's the look I'm going for~
and here's the base coat of blue and white so far.. Hope to add the red and decals tomorrow.. I'd love to have it looking half way decent and drivable by Sunday so I can post it on the iRacing forums for a laugh~
I've got most of the stickers done.. still need to do the actual #47
Going to work on that now~
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Thanks,
Kev
18V Mustang v2.0 : 18V Mustang v1.0 : 12V Mustangs : 18V Gaucho Police
18V NASCAR : 12V Extreme Machines : 12V Hurricane Resto : 18V Mustang with Blower
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Grant
Senior Modder
Brisbane
Queensland
Australia
1820 Posts |
Posted - 07/30/2009 : 20:06:52
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Nice find, those AMAV Power riders have a lot of potential. The only advice I would give is to replace the braking resistors to reduce braking force if you upgrade to 18 or 24volts. Also make sure you retail the traction bans as excessive wheel spin can cause the axel/wheels to melt.
I can’t wait to see the final product.
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http://www.youtube.com/GauchoDrift
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
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floridasteel
Journeyman Modder
Ft Myers
Fl
USA
146 Posts |
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rollndice83
Expert Modder
Lansdale
PA
USA
850 Posts |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
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himme3tc
Journeyman Modder
Gastonia
N.C.
USA
142 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2009 : 15:32:24
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 that is awsome |
If your brain is dumb your whole body suffers |
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G I Joe
Expert Modder
Windsor
Ontario
Canada
616 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2009 : 15:56:03
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| The paint and decals look great |
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Taz11
Advanced Modder
Bloomsbury (08804)
NJ
3739 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2009 : 17:41:06
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| Hey Kev, how do you do you stickers? |
Drive it like you stole it!........out of somebody's garbage! |
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gseric69
Moderator
Red Lion
PA
USA
6315 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2009 : 20:11:50
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| Wow, that is awesome work! You've got some nice talent there. |
36V Peg Perego Apache - Project: Super Power Police Jeep, 18V Metal Frame Jeep - Project: Sarge
Dragon/Craftsman Pickup Hybrid (WIP), 18V John Deere Off Road 4x4 (Gaucho, SOLD!)
12V Lil Jeep, 18V Turbo Sun Jammer Jeep, 12V Super 6 F150 Blue Thunder,
18V Lightning McQueen & 12V Lightning McQueen w/Duratrax Motors (Sold)
18V Green & Blue Ninja Quads w/19T's, 18V Dora Quad with 21T's
12V Harley Bat Bike w/Duratrax Motors, 12V Pink Harley (Future Trike)
Future Builds: 12V Xtreme Machine, 12V PW Fire Truck, 6V Wild Thing Super 6 & Mach 5
RIP: 12V Super 6 Suzuki Quad w/Seperate Brake pedal (Decommissioned/Parted) |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2009 : 05:38:31
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Thanks, hoping to finish it today..
Taz..
Staples sells a pack of paper that are sticker sheets for about $10.00
I search Google for the image I want then I paste that image in to a Word document. Once it's pasted, you can double click the image and another box will open that has a 'size' tab. Click that and you can adjust the size of the image..it displays in inches so you can take something that isn't even close and tailor it to fit.
Here's a sheet I did for one of our Extreme Machine GoKarts..
Those gauge images were about 2.5 inches in diameter and I needed about 1.75 for the GoKarts so I reduced them in Word and they came out fine..
(picture is blurry but you get the idea)
Some images work better than others.. the original resolution matters because if you blow up a small low res image, it getts pretty fuzzy by the time it's 8 or 10 inches wide..
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Thanks,
Kev
18V Mustang v2.0 : 18V Mustang v1.0 : 12V Mustangs : 18V Gaucho Police
18V NASCAR : 12V Extreme Machines : 12V Hurricane Resto : 18V Mustang with Blower
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Taz11
Advanced Modder
Bloomsbury (08804)
NJ
3739 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2009 : 07:05:47
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DUDE! YOUR AWSOME. I've been goofing around for weeks trying to make stickers, but my computer skills are somewhat lacking. Thanks!
EDIT.. Nice car BTW |
Drive it like you stole it!........out of somebody's garbage! |
Edited by - Taz11 on 08/03/2009 07:07:11 |
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RyanV
Apprentice Modder
holiday
fl
USA
83 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2009 : 07:08:38
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| we should have a sticker tutorial stickied. =) |
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Dakouten
New Member
Norwalk
California
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2009 : 10:38:13
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quote:
Originally posted by RyanV
we should have a sticker tutorial stickied. =)
yup!!! tutorial is nice!! |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
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gseric69
Moderator
Red Lion
PA
USA
6315 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2009 : 11:02:56
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quote:
Originally posted by turbokev
I'll do a sticker tutorial.. busy week though so it'll be a few days.
Let me know when you get it done and I'll add it to the FAQ
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36V Peg Perego Apache - Project: Super Power Police Jeep, 18V Metal Frame Jeep - Project: Sarge
Dragon/Craftsman Pickup Hybrid (WIP), 18V John Deere Off Road 4x4 (Gaucho, SOLD!)
12V Lil Jeep, 18V Turbo Sun Jammer Jeep, 12V Super 6 F150 Blue Thunder,
18V Lightning McQueen & 12V Lightning McQueen w/Duratrax Motors (Sold)
18V Green & Blue Ninja Quads w/19T's, 18V Dora Quad with 21T's
12V Harley Bat Bike w/Duratrax Motors, 12V Pink Harley (Future Trike)
Future Builds: 12V Xtreme Machine, 12V PW Fire Truck, 6V Wild Thing Super 6 & Mach 5
RIP: 12V Super 6 Suzuki Quad w/Seperate Brake pedal (Decommissioned/Parted) |
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JohnNY
Apprentice Modder
Rochester
New York
USA
70 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2009 : 13:10:23
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Sounds like a job for one of our printers!! Too bad they're commercial printers.
You could always use the sticker type lamination paper, the edges would still bleed if they got wet.
IIRC Testors makes a water slide decal kit, it includes fixative.
quote:
Originally posted by turbokev
I'll do a sticker tutorial.. busy week though so it'll be a few days.
I'll make it a seperate post..
(keep in mind this is just paper based stickers, no vinyl..so if they get wet, they don't hold up well)
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Abby's metal frame "Princess" Jeep - http://modifiedpowerwheels.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10659
Justin's Bigfoot - stripped for parts
Justin's Bigfoot number 2 - much better shape!! - http://modifiedpowerwheels.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11033
/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11033
Justin's mini Harley trike
Highway patrol trike
Silver Barbie Lambo - http://modifiedpowerwheels.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16759
Peg 4 wheeler
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2009 : 11:09:24
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Car update..(really, I'll finish someday)
Put the electronics back together, put the seat in, and added the rest of the stickers and pinstripes.
Still need to change out the broken steering gear from the parts car I got from Adam this weekend..
I know the wheels should be silver..I'll get to them at some point too~
BTW.. The iRacing car ran in the top 7 all day at Pocono till eventual impatient winner Denny Hamlin turned David Ruetiman right into Marcus Ambrose trashing both their cars.. Nice move Denny. 
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Thanks,
Kev
18V Mustang v2.0 : 18V Mustang v1.0 : 12V Mustangs : 18V Gaucho Police
18V NASCAR : 12V Extreme Machines : 12V Hurricane Resto : 18V Mustang with Blower
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treebeme
Advanced Modder
Holtsville
NY
USA
3209 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2009 : 11:38:23
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"BTW.. The iRacing car ran in the top 7 all day at Pocono till eventual impatient winner Denny Hamlin turned David Ruetiman right into Marcus Ambrose trashing both their cars.. Nice move Denny. "
Are you going to take a hammer and make matching dents? |
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Screamin Demon (600 watt scooter motor, 36v scooter controller)
Red Harley (trike, 24v scooter controller, 13t MFJ gearboxes/motors)
KFX Quad (24v scooter controller, MFJ 12t gearboxes/motors)
Fire Rescue Jeep (24v scooter controller, 15t #7 gearboxes/motors)
Franken(berry)beast (24v scooter controller, 2-250Watt Scooter motors)
Grave Digger (21T gearboxes)
Super Shock
Razor MX-350 Motorcycle
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Jeep Wrangler (on hold)
Barbie Cruzin Tunes Jeep (24v scooter controller)
TCV Indy Racer (24v scooter controller)
Gator (on hold)
Silverado Dragster (on hold)
Apache (on hold)
Metal big wheel (24v scooter controller)
Jeep Aftershock |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
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DaddyFixit
Journeyman Modder
phoenix
az
USA
156 Posts |
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gseric69
Moderator
Red Lion
PA
USA
6315 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 07:12:52
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| Fantastic Job! Truely a work of art. |
36V Peg Perego Apache - Project: Super Power Police Jeep, 18V Metal Frame Jeep - Project: Sarge
Dragon/Craftsman Pickup Hybrid (WIP), 18V John Deere Off Road 4x4 (Gaucho, SOLD!)
12V Lil Jeep, 18V Turbo Sun Jammer Jeep, 12V Super 6 F150 Blue Thunder,
18V Lightning McQueen & 12V Lightning McQueen w/Duratrax Motors (Sold)
18V Green & Blue Ninja Quads w/19T's, 18V Dora Quad with 21T's
12V Harley Bat Bike w/Duratrax Motors, 12V Pink Harley (Future Trike)
Future Builds: 12V Xtreme Machine, 12V PW Fire Truck, 6V Wild Thing Super 6 & Mach 5
RIP: 12V Super 6 Suzuki Quad w/Seperate Brake pedal (Decommissioned/Parted) |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
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DaddyFixit
Journeyman Modder
phoenix
az
USA
156 Posts |
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navaja77
Expert Modder
Prescott Vly
AZ
USA
681 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 11:05:05
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wow, how exciting! congrats  |
6V Lil Jeep
18V Fire Rescue Jeep (SOLD)
12V Barbie Jeep (Up for grabs, any takers?)
Super 6 Firerock (Up for grabs, any takers?)
12V-18V Lightning McQueen
12V Peg Perego Gator (SOLD)
12V Peg Perego John Deere Buck
12V Peg Perego Polaris 700 (gift to my nephew)
12V Peg Perego Gaucho Silver
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Fortis
Senior Modder
melbourne
victoria
Australia
1154 Posts |
Posted - 08/06/2009 : 11:43:57
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I was wondering where in hell Marcus Ambose had got to lately. Racing around here is much quieter without him....
Great job on the car, by the way.
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Colbert: So the AK-47 is like the Windows platform of guns, it's everywhere.
Pike: No, no. It's MUCH more reliable than that.
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KrazyJuice
Expert Modder
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
617 Posts |
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Taz11
Advanced Modder
Bloomsbury (08804)
NJ
3739 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2009 : 04:42:41
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You better change your shoes, I think you just stepped in sh*t! Your son is going to be the next Warren Wallace. LOL |
Drive it like you stole it!........out of somebody's garbage! |
Edited by - Taz11 on 08/07/2009 04:43:57 |
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treebeme
Advanced Modder
Holtsville
NY
USA
3209 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2009 : 07:29:38
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| Dang. Cool. When I built the batmobile the owner had said he was going to push heavily to promote it, get it on TV, etc. He never did. Glad you are getting your shot. |
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Screamin Demon (600 watt scooter motor, 36v scooter controller)
Red Harley (trike, 24v scooter controller, 13t MFJ gearboxes/motors)
KFX Quad (24v scooter controller, MFJ 12t gearboxes/motors)
Fire Rescue Jeep (24v scooter controller, 15t #7 gearboxes/motors)
Franken(berry)beast (24v scooter controller, 2-250Watt Scooter motors)
Grave Digger (21T gearboxes)
Super Shock
Razor MX-350 Motorcycle
Projects
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Jeep Wrangler (on hold)
Barbie Cruzin Tunes Jeep (24v scooter controller)
TCV Indy Racer (24v scooter controller)
Gator (on hold)
Silverado Dragster (on hold)
Apache (on hold)
Metal big wheel (24v scooter controller)
Jeep Aftershock |
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treebeme
Advanced Modder
Holtsville
NY
USA
3209 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2009 : 12:32:41
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| Did you notice him winning the Nationwide race last weekend? |
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Screamin Demon (600 watt scooter motor, 36v scooter controller)
Red Harley (trike, 24v scooter controller, 13t MFJ gearboxes/motors)
KFX Quad (24v scooter controller, MFJ 12t gearboxes/motors)
Fire Rescue Jeep (24v scooter controller, 15t #7 gearboxes/motors)
Franken(berry)beast (24v scooter controller, 2-250Watt Scooter motors)
Grave Digger (21T gearboxes)
Super Shock
Razor MX-350 Motorcycle
Projects
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Jeep Wrangler (on hold)
Barbie Cruzin Tunes Jeep (24v scooter controller)
TCV Indy Racer (24v scooter controller)
Gator (on hold)
Silverado Dragster (on hold)
Apache (on hold)
Metal big wheel (24v scooter controller)
Jeep Aftershock |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2009 : 13:03:47
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Thought I'd post the 'under the hood' shots of how I rigged the 12V PW battery to work..
WARNING.. VERY GHETTO MOD AHEAD
I cut the leads under the hood and added female spade connectors.
Also had to cut the floorboard a bit and add a plastic strap to
hold the grey style battery securely in place.
Did the same thing coming off a regular grey PW battery and plug..
Then I just connect them with mini 30 amp automotive fuses..
Here's a side shot of the battery clipped in place behind the floor
plastic and under the strap.. Stays right in place.
Car is still running and driving fine.. it's getting lots of use~
I know there are many ways to do this better, but we have 6 working cars and only 2 really good batteries (a third that's just OK) so this method of connecting them to the cars with the fuses makes it easy and adds a safegaurd at the same time. There was a heavyset 10 year old over Monday that took our Gaucho for a spin and sure enough, it popped a fuse going up a hill.. Took 10 seconds to pop in another fuse and the Jeep was back in action.
Works for me~
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Thanks,
Kev
18V Mustang v2.0 : 18V Mustang v1.0 : 12V Mustangs : 18V Gaucho Police
18V NASCAR : 12V Extreme Machines : 12V Hurricane Resto : 18V Mustang with Blower
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RICKYVB
Senior Modder
TAMPA
FLORIDA
USA
1265 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 21:15:48
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How does Chevrolet Feel about this mod?
Super Sweet Job!
The Paint looks perfect.
The Stickers Kick @$$!
The whole thing looks sharp!
Oh and you desreve this as well...
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HLMDAD
Expert Modder
Apple Valley
Cali
USA
857 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 23:35:16
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| very nice! |
My wife said stop at 10... well 35 and counting.
My new website |
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kaosanddoom
New Member
46 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2009 : 00:12:53
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| if you ever need any more stickers for it, i work in a professional paint shop, with an industrial vynil machine. could do them in vynil for you if you ever need them. that car is frickin sweet. |
power wheels lambo, death race lil jeep, kid traxx cop charger |
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RICKYVB
Senior Modder
TAMPA
FLORIDA
USA
1265 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2009 : 10:33:13
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quote:
Originally posted by kaosanddoom
if you ever need any more stickers for it, i work in a professional paint shop, with an industrial vynil machine. could do them in vynil for you if you ever need them. that car is frickin sweet.
SWEET,I think we need to be friends!!!
If I make the Graphics,you can make waterproof stickers,Right?
Email me with what you charge!!!
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big_e
New Member
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Modmom32
Expert Modder
Cookeville
Tennessee
USA
830 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2010 : 17:09:52
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| that is really awesome... thats a corvette from safty first or kisdtrax isn't it |
*arctic Shark snowmobile (beng modified again, scooter) but works!
*indianaJones Harley *desert bike *desert Challenger street bike *saftey 1st Chopper *SF viper*Herbie fully loaded via remote 12v....18v if lucky *gravedigger *mx350 *john deer tractor( still his favorite) *blue flame bigfoot *A151 * qty 2 twin 700* mx3 trike n 2 powerrider nascars (DALE SR n used to be #24 now General Lee) SOLD> 12v herbie
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turbokev
Senior Modder
Fremont
New Hampshire
USA
1283 Posts |
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Just repainting a NASCAR racer FINISHED
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