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Old 11-06-2011, 09:39 AM
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First, I have been meaning to post these pics (they were taken 10/1/11 and I've neglected to take them off the digital camera for a while.

Anycase, one of my nephews recently turned 1. My wife got him one of those Little Tikes coupes. We pre-assembled it before the party. As a LAST minute thing, I had to be me and "customize it".

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Old 11-06-2011, 09:45 AM
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And yes, that is a real badge. To be more specific, I believe it's from a purchase of badges I made from Frank back when he de-badged his Monte.

I'm amazed, I did this LAST minute (with next to NO time, as we had about an hour to get to the party). I scuffed the surface and used the 2-part epoxy mix and pressed it on. To this day, it's STILL holding. I warned my sister/brother in-law to keep an eye on it. They said the kids notice it, have touched it, but it's been holding fine.

There were other areas I wanted to place it (such as on the yellow part where it has a "Little Tikes" badge, but that badge would leave holes I'd have to cover), my problem was TIME. Last minute idea, not enough time to execute other options that might require fabbing something.

It did it's job, made people laugh and gave it a distinct touch to know who got him that gift
 
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Old 11-06-2011, 09:47 AM
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Looks Good..
 
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Old 11-06-2011, 09:49 AM
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That's cool!
 
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Old 11-06-2011, 09:53 AM
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Very cool 1st ride!
 
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What's the HP on those badboys?
 
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Old 11-06-2011, 10:37 AM
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You are a good uncle!
 
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Looks cool but needs some dual exhaust and a cold air intake.
 
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Old 11-06-2011, 03:49 PM
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Thanks guys. I thought it was a funny mod to make, but fitting since it came from my wife and I.

I think we need a Flintstone's dyno to find out the HP. But right now I think the exhaust is restricted at the diaper!!
 
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Haha, let's hope for no leaks.
 


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