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  1. 07-16-2018, 09:15 PM #1
    ptrsbtrs
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    THREAD REVIVAL.
    Has there been any more info or movement regarding reproduction of the Gas Tank Donut or Sombrero?
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  2. 07-16-2018, 11:36 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by ptrsbtrs View Post
    THREAD REVIVAL.
    Has there been any more info or movement regarding reproduction of the Gas Tank Donut or Sombrero?
    have it all in the shelves material,molds,fabric,... but no time to move on with this...
    i would not wonder if someone else out there is working on this also
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  3. 07-17-2018, 05:14 AM #3
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    Thought I remembered Soterik saying he had a lead on this. Can't find the thread. Maybe he'll chime in
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  4. 07-17-2018, 03:12 PM #4
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    Stick on sound deadener and a heat gun.



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  5. 07-17-2018, 06:01 PM #5
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    Nice effort Chris but I’m looking for something much closer to original.
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  6. 07-18-2018, 05:46 PM #6
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    Me too, Frank...

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  7. 07-21-2018, 03:31 PM #7
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    Perhaps these threads could be merged:
    http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...are-tire-donut
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  8. 08-04-2018, 08:51 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by 9er View Post
    Stick on sound deadener and a heat gun.



    Given lack of options and any real products from others this looks very nice. Even if not 100% perfect or original. Nice job.
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  9. 08-04-2018, 09:31 AM #9
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    Deja Vu.

    This reminds me of the days when we used to use Stoddard 356 floor pans because we “had no other options”.
    That doesn’t necessarily make it acceptable.

    I would rather not do anything and patiently wait for an exquisite product than use something that looks “close” to an uninformed eye. (Don’t take that personally; it’s just an opinion. And we’re all free to express them.)

    Compare it to Scrogham’s which is the Gold Standard of sombreros. No comparison.
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