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Dr Evil
post Mar 31 2006, 11:34 PM
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I was sitting around thinking of ways to set my car apart and have been working on a way to use either granite or marble as a dash. I know it sounds crazy, but I think a nice granite would go awsome with my silver grey car. A white car would look great in white marble. I am working on getting some so I can start fooling around with shaping it. The real bitch is getting the dimention of the whole piece figured in a way so as not to necessitate a really thick piece.


Now I need to get me some tools...Harbor freight, here I come! I cant wait, I have never heard of anything like this before. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Mar 31 2006, 11:39 PM
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I was thinking that, but if I am folded that bad I am a gonner anyway. I'll have to see how it goes. Maybe it will be a show piece only. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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post Mar 31 2006, 11:45 PM
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What size wheels can I fit?
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We have concrete counter tops in our house. Perhaps you should try that? Easy to form!
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post Mar 31 2006, 11:46 PM
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jeez guys !!!!!!


april fools again. suckers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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post Mar 31 2006, 11:46 PM
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Other than being quite fragile, your dash might last a trip around the block.

Plastic replica is the way to go.

So Doc, when ya movin' into your Beverly Hills Mansion? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 31 2006, 11:46 PM
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Maybe I could fool with the concrete for a first mock up to see if it even will look nice.


I actually thought about Paul when I considered this. It is the most anti-Paul thing to do. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) My car is for looks as much as fun. Not a hard core race car by any streatch.
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post Mar 31 2006, 11:48 PM
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QUOTE (messix @ Mar 31 2006, 09:46 PM)
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april fools again. suckers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you serious?!!! I'm deletin my posts. What an idjiut.


It's only 9:45 here so it doesn't count...
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post Mar 31 2006, 11:48 PM
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QUOTE (Dr Evil @ Mar 31 2006, 09:46 PM)
Maybe I could fool with the concrete for a first mock up to see if it even will look nice.


I actually thought about Paul when I considered this. It is the most anti-Paul thing to do. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) My car is for looks as much as fun. Not a hard core race car by any streatch.

If it weighs too much, do what Brant would do....swiss cheese the whole thing. Just keep it under $50 per pound!
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post Mar 31 2006, 11:53 PM
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QUOTE (swood @ Apr 1 2006, 01:48 AM)
QUOTE (messix @ Mar 31 2006, 09:46 PM)
jeez guys !!!!!!


april fools again.   suckers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you serious?!!! I'm deletin my posts. What an idjiut.


It's only 9:45 here so it doesn't count...

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I guess the timing is right, though.
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post Mar 31 2006, 11:56 PM
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Ok, you got me. Have no idea what day it is. And I just finished half a bottle of LaFroig with my bro and a 1990 Rocky Patel torpedo.

Yo da man.


I'm a fool. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chairfall.gif)
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post Mar 31 2006, 11:58 PM
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Ok, you got me. Have no idea what day it is. And I just finished half a bottle of LaFroig with my bro and a 1990 Rocky Patel torpedo.

Yo da man.


I'm a fool. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chairfall.gif)

Must be that type of night. I'm sitting here like an idjut with Captain and Coke and nothing better to do.
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post Apr 1 2006, 12:03 AM
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I saved a lot on my insurance by switching to..........


I fell in 'cause I know Dr. Jeb and it's the type of thing he would do....he can't drive worth a shit so it might as well look good.
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post Apr 1 2006, 12:09 AM
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Thats what makes it fun, I am the kind of guy to try something like this (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)

Back learning about how bacteria suck......
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post Apr 1 2006, 12:10 AM
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Coming from a Marble and Granite "guru" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)

You will be surprised what tools are needed, their huge price tag and how long it will actually take to fabricate this piece if you are at all serious.

I strongly suggest a faux solution.

Sorry. Although I like the idea and the creative thinking. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap56.gif)


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post Apr 1 2006, 12:12 AM
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There is a "granite look" paint kit at Home Depot stores

Trekkor probably already has it though (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/av-943.gif)
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post Apr 1 2006, 12:21 AM
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You're right! I shot my engine compartment with that faux stone hobby textured paint with a clear coat on top.



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post Apr 1 2006, 12:24 AM
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You're right! I shot my engine compartment with that faux stone hobby textured paint with a clear coat on top.



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post Apr 1 2006, 12:56 AM
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I knew you'd like that. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)


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post Apr 1 2006, 01:04 AM
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i would use plaster of paris. you could color it whatever you wanted to with tempura paint. much lighter than concrete and you could honeycomb teeny tiny ballons in it.

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post Apr 1 2006, 07:15 AM
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QUOTE (Dr Evil @ Apr 1 2006, 12:34 AM)
I was sitting around thinking of ways to set my car apart and have been working on a way to use either granite or marble as a dash. I know it sounds crazy, but I think a nice granite would go awsome with my silver grey car. A white car would look great in white marble. I am working on getting some so I can start fooling around with shaping it. The real bitch is getting the dimention of the whole piece figured in a way so as not to necessitate a really thick piece.


Now I need to get me some tools...Harbor freight, here I come! I cant wait, I have never heard of anything like this before. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

You could put an 'island' in the center console and then hang some cabinets along the targa bar. That would set your car apart. All you would need then is some pot lights, an ice dispenser, and perhaps a pot rack and you'd be all set. Oh, don't forget the wallpaper.
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