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Old 01-11-2004, 05:56 PM   #1
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this is my new hood my dad made
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Old 01-11-2004, 05:59 PM   #2
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Old 01-11-2004, 06:00 PM   #3
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Old 01-11-2004, 06:02 PM   #4
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last one this is the back





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Old 01-11-2004, 06:03 PM   #5
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Very nice.
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Old 01-11-2004, 07:23 PM   #6
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Nice work.


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Old 01-12-2004, 01:06 AM   #7
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Be sure to spray clear acrylic on the exposed hinges and the back vent, Rust happens
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Old 01-12-2004, 09:58 AM   #8
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i really like the style!! Great job!

I agree with Doug on keeping an eye on the rust.

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Old 01-14-2004, 06:20 AM   #9
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Nice work - will you just have PC's over the tank?
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Old 01-14-2004, 06:52 AM   #10
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nice work. like the lower open front.
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Old 01-14-2004, 07:07 PM   #11
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I was going to say the same thing...rust...ewww....you can always add a fan to those vents to help the air flow....nice...are you going to stain it ??


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Old 01-22-2004, 12:12 PM   #12
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Very nice hood! You should be proud!

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Old 01-22-2004, 03:46 PM   #13
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Are you going to paint it?? Just wondering what paint you would use...
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