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1975 Cafe Racer Build

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Other than a paint job, hopefully some new gauge faces and white walls I'm all done I think :lol: What do you guys think?
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looks great.
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Thanks 5speed.
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Nice .... watch out for those puddles tho' ....

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Looks good. Thumbs up!
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Nice work! Enjoy the ride!
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Yep found that out already lolol
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Thanks Track T 2411 :-D
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Thanks Sugs :-D
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Do your mirrors hit the shelter? Looks close.
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They are very close desertrefugee 70mm clearence crossy.gif
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Like the simplistic, clean look. Great job.
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Thanks Oldest Sage crossy.gif
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