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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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I've decided to try and make a set of 40th Anv. roof rails. They are not finished but this is what I have so far.

 
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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They look pretty good ,what you use to make them..
 

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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Looks like a good start!
 
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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Is your monte flat black?
 
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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I want to see how they turn out
 
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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I'm using vinyl 1/4 round from Home Depot lol.

My Monte is Flat Gun Metal metallic.
 
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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Lookin good so far
 
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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They look cool man,cant wait to see them done!!!
 
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Cool..........
 
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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Interesting. If this turns out as good or better then the real thing you may cause a de-value in the cost of roof rails lol!!
 



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