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Old 26-12-18, 00:39
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Taking shape nicely so far, Karlos.

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Old 27-12-18, 04:03
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Roof then front lower panels, door frames and upper side panels tacked in place
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Old 27-12-18, 04:13
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Front upper panels and screen and nose panel tacked in place. Heavy duty military style tires fitted to jeep rims
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Old 27-12-18, 11:09
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Looking good.

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Old 27-12-18, 12:58
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Thanks for positive comments. Jonathan It has been a challenge but nowhere near as difficult as what you are doing
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Old 28-12-18, 15:36
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Thumbs down Great Work!
When you are done please drive it up to me in Panama City Beach FL, so i can see it in person! Rob
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Old 29-12-18, 05:34
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Decided to do to turret got the base guillotined at sheet metal shop and bottom lip rolled. Base was then taken to have opening laser cut along with mg slot and vision slots.
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