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So, I've been wanting to change up that enormous brake light for quite a while, and had looked at maybe a new Thunderbird or Rocket III taillight, but they weren't really what I wanted. I found a reproduction '38-'39 Lincoln Zephyr light with led on ebay for a decent price and got it. First I fabbed up a bucket to recess it into the fender  then it was all about laying it out and making the cutout   once I had the depth I wanted, I welded around around and ground down the excess. While it was hot, I was able to pound out most of the indents from the original light.  I have a little bit of filler to do still, but after that, it's off to the booth for primer and paint. I'm really happy with how it's turning out. Had to throw the new light in there to get a visual.  With the lay down plate bracket from Z, it should be a really clean look when complete. I have about 6 hours in it at this point.
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Looks GOOD buddy! I'm IMPRESSED!
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And you may see me tonight
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You sure do nice work, Dave. Looking good!
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Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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That is badazz. 
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Wow that is so cool mate.
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05 speedmaster - 1100cc, 11:1 racing pistons, Carillo rods, thunderbike cams, ported and polished head, 2mm over intake and exhaust valves, Barnett kevlar clutch, scepter pipes, oversize manifolds, 45mm HSR's, TTP stage 4 firestarter
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Looks great can't wait to see the finished product. 
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That's gonna look sweet.
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That looks good!
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Definitely very  Dave .....can't wait to see the finished piece.
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Finished my bodywork on the rear fender and got it in the prep booth today. Also had some touch-up to do on one of the lids to my hard bags.  My buddy sprayed it a bit thick around the new bucket though so we had to block it down again, and it's going to get primed again tomorrow.  also decided on some colors, did a couple spray-out cards 
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Looks great! Is the bike going to be ready for the Ga. Rally, Dave? 
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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All I really need to do at this point is put on the new front tire I have here, and it's fully functional. The paint and all the new stuff is just for fun! 
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Very nice,cant wait to see it in colour.
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That's gonna' be a sweet taillight when you're done. Excellent work. 
Opportunities multiply as they are seized. - Sun Tzu
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Got it finished yesterday! Had to sand it all down after the last coat of primer  Laid some color on it  and now it's sitting in my basement waiting to be installed  
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I know that guy I see in the fender.  That really looks good, Dave. I need to come by and see it.
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Very well done mate. Looks like it came from the factory.
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I know that guy I see in the fender.
if you look real close, you can see my 2009 Arkansas Rally hoodie 
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thanks guys, I can't wait to get everything finished and put together
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Well I'd call that a resounding success. Gorgeous.
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Nice colors, nice design. The Cat's-Ass !!! 
And you may see me tonight
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Can't wait to see it in Westby!
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Can't wait to see it in Hannibal!
there, fixed it for you 
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Looks great....better than the dreaded "protective cup" tail light haha.
"Get busy living or get busy dying. That's ****** right."-Red
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Looks brilliant! Great job.
Cheers, Richard
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The finished fender looks amazing. Like everyone else. Can't wait to see it on your bike.
Opportunities multiply as they are seized. - Sun Tzu
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