project ratstro

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phatmaxx87
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coooooool.

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well got some progress today got some cool pictures figured id share. got the garage cleaned out and some cool pictures. my buddy doing my body work needs some rust repair done so in comes a civic hatch.
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looking very nice, i bet it was great to wheel it outside for some fresh air, how long did you spend just staring at it thinking look what i did :supz: ...keep it up dude....Johnny

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me and my buddy just kept walking around it felt good thats the second time its been rolled around outside now. can wait to hear the motor from underneight the van. should be nice.
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It's just my opinion Danny.Certainly it takes skill and talent to do the work you have posted.But I think more than anything,it takes great vision of how a person wants a project to look.That I think is almost never learned.(If ever)Danny I think you have great vision and I think that is rare.Congrats on what you have finshed so far and just keep it coming.You are something very special. =D> =D> =D>
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^what he said.

Dont let that honda sit next to the stro for too long, the van will start to rust.

-Vance
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thanks you Gary on the kind comment!
it really makes all the time and effort really worth it when somone takes the time to read all the info look at the pics and really understands how much work this is not to just half do the project just to get it on the road.
I'm sure you know how much can be hacked being from a race car team i used to look at other racers and i was young and just go "oh my" and with custom cars you see the same stuff.
I am just REALLY fortunate for some amazing friends and a understanding dad.
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Great pictures Danny, and great work also..... well done!

I also have an overflowing box of empty cans in the corner of my garage, from when working on my van. haha!
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your van is looking sicckkk!!
im doing co-op at an auto body shop this year. so i will learn this stuff and most likely put my skills to the test afterwords... maybe one day ill have something as slick as this machine :guitar:
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All I can say is.... WOW!!

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thank you all
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been busy with some side work and trying to get that civic out of the garage. but got a some pieces of rust fixed and some more of the wheel tubs welded up trying by next week to have all sheet metal work knocked out. will try to get some pictures my computer is acting up.
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We appreciate the updates from both you and Vance, its cool seeing these projects come together :supz:
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Danny
I have been following your build...... =D> ....excellent work
I am planning something on the same line but more towards the Pro Street style.
:supz: You give us older guys hope for the future of our hobby and a desire to get our old butts out in the garage and get to cutting......Keep up the great work


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Great work :bounce:
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