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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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Based off of pics of his carport (garage??) and his OTM, this isn't so bad.

I mean, his other car is decorated with segments of jump rope across the windshield. They see me rollin'...
Old Apr 8, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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I'm amused by the condition of the roads there and that the car appears to have 17" wheels. Who wants a sports car in the jungle?
Old Apr 8, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by rleete
Hey, it's a practical mod. Sure it's done on the cheap, but any asshat can just go buy stuff. Making things takes talent, even if it isn't as perfect as some would hope.

Would you rather see the guy doing the hellaflush crap instead?
Originally Posted by kotomile
Based off of pics of his carport (garage??) and his OTM, this isn't so bad.
He probably has to drive two hours to find a paved road and couldn't get a hold of new softtop to save his life.

I say he should be proud of the work he has done. Anybody can buy a part for their car...well, unless you live in a hut in the jungle with high speed internet. Good for him.

Could be worse, he could have built a tiki bar style top for it.
Old Apr 8, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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I've thought many times about using a nice cage to build a hardtop into. Just very basic skin over cage.

I have far more important and neglected projects though.
Old Apr 8, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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Kudos for working with what he has available but I find it a bit odd that he lives in the jungle with ruts for roads and has the internet.
Old Apr 8, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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im surprised some m.net guys didnt get together to kill this guy
Old Apr 11, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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Good lord. I am ******* impressed. I like how his only tool is a hammer.
Old Apr 11, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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you should watch Bangla Bangers. Im Bangladesh, the dont have things like sandpaper/sanders....they use saw blades to remove paint.
Old Apr 11, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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This is why I vote Republican.
Old Apr 11, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by hustler
This is why I vote Republican.
I know right.....poor people
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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The wing is retarded, but the rest looks okay. Looks almost like a soft top.
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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***** gonna get jacked so fast. I've been to nicaragua, I know.
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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Lol Jake told me about this. I would NOT drive anything that is not Jeep-Like in Nicaragua.
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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man knows how to paint at least.


edit: from a netbook it looks good, from my desktop it looks like meh... some light spots, but ok.
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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high performance tires on dirt roads is win.
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Doesnt look too bad, but the seal around the window looks like ***.
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Holy ******* **** it looks pretty damn good

He must be a drug dealer
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 06:37 PM
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considering it was made from the siding of a bus, sure.
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