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Old Feb 19, 2014 | 11:01 PM
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New Paint

Almost done with the new paint job, switched from torodor red to viper red


 
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 04:12 AM
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Oh man I'm jealous... It looks great. The two tone is great and the red is great and the wheels are great... It looks like fun to do...
 
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 06:24 AM
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Oh man I'm jealous... It looks great. The two tone is great and the red is great and the wheels are great... It looks like fun to do...
So you're saying its great huh? Also loving this in-progress look so far.

Any plans to paint the grill and headlight bezels the same body color? That's an interesting look, it was done on my stock white '00 E250.

Mirrors also same body color---very unique look for a toy hauler.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 06:38 AM
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JWA, thanks Yes will paint the grill body color as well as the mirrors. If you look close the door handles are painted too

Front will look like this, I had bought a flat black grill and had it painted the old color

 
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 06:48 AM
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Very cool!

Any sponsor decals or other signage planned?
 
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 10:20 AM
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Very cool!

Any sponsor decals or other signage planned?
thinking about subtle script logo's on the bottom of the sides, say 3" high.

Hope to get the van back this weekend and I'll post more pictures
 
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Im50fast
Oh man I'm jealous... It looks great. The two tone is great and the red is great and the wheels are great... It looks like fun to do...
thanks so much!

I've bought this '03 about 4 years ago and over time swapped and painted the bumpers, painted the running boards and upgraded to the '04 and up factory 6 spokes, found the small front air dam.

I've been wanting to paint the top for a long time and finally had the spare $$$'s.

We use the van to tow a road race car (or go surfing). The new top color is dodge viper red, same as my viper. I use an open trailer and can't wait see how it will all look together thanks again! Mike
 
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Old Feb 20, 2014 | 11:48 AM
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Looks good!
 
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 04:58 AM
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thinking about subtle script logo's on the bottom of the sides, say 3" high.

Hope to get the van back this weekend and I'll post more pictures
Love to see the rig, maybe hooked up with your hauler too?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 06:29 AM
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Love to see the rig, maybe hooked up with your hauler too?
Heading to track next Friday night. Going to take some pic's when I load it up and will post.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 10:20 AM
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Heading to track next Friday night. Going to take some pic's when I load it up and will post.
Kewl deal----will be looking forward to those---and will hold you to your photo tease/promise!

Speaking of tracks---Daytona is tomorrow---I'll be a fixture on the couch, remote in hand!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 08:58 AM
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Heres a few pic's of the new paint;


ORIGINAL PAINT





NEW PAINT










PAINT NOW MATCHES THE CAR








NEW STEERING WHEEL TOO





OFF TO THE TRACK!


 
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 06:23 AM
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Lookin' good, especially with the trailer and car along too!

Did you paint the steering wheel too? It looks quite high end and European now.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JWA
Lookin' good, especially with the trailer and car along too!

Did you paint the steering wheel too? It looks quite high end and European now.

JWA thanks!!

I found that steering wheel about 2 or 3 years ago on ebay, leather was brand new and was painted yellow, got it for $49 shipped with the intention of covering in it in alcantera and keeping the stocker. Decided instead to paint red over the yellow and add some interior color.


Wasn't sure if I'd like the feel of the painted surface but its fine. Real upside is that the back of the wheel where the paint is has finger indentations vs. smooth and I like the feel of that much better on the road.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 10:57 PM
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i want to dry hump your red van !!!! just saying its that red lol
 
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