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really nice restoration, have you tried these for decals.
http://oneofftees.com/zencartPGFX/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_15

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brian s wrote:really nice restoration, have you tried these for decals.
http://oneofftees.com/zencartPGFX/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_15
I've looked at PandaGFX before for decals for my other buggys, but i've been trying to come up with something myself as a challenge.

I've been experimenting with my printer setup and i've managed to come up with some clear backed decals which i like. The only thing to consider with them is that since they are clear and my printer can't print white, they can sometimes be a little different in colour when fitted. For example i tried some silvery/grey decals and when fitted to the gold car they look brown.. Pink ends up red etc, so it's been trial and error with colours.

Here's a pic of some of the decal sheets a made :

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I actually fitted my set of aluminum wheels yesterday and finished deciding on the decal colours, so here's a few pictures of how it looks complete..ish :lol: I was going to use these wheels on something else, but i just couldn't resist how they look on the buggy.


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What a fantastic job you have done here. Congratulations on having a very desirable Pro-Cat. I love those wheels!!

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The alloy wheels really add the finishing touch to the cat, wish i had a set for mine.

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I'd be all over wet-sanding and polishing those wheels & shock bodies to a shiny gloss. Just my 2 centavos, anyway. :)
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Thanks for the comments.

It makes me smile when i look back at the pictures of how the buggy started off.. with that lovely hummer shell :D
Coelacanth wrote:I'd be all over wet-sanding and polishing those wheels & shock bodies to a shiny gloss. Just my 2 centavos, anyway. :)
I'd thought of really going at the wheels with the polishing mop but these wheels are in very good original condition, so i'm keeping them like this for now :)

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wow - superb finished product.

Bravo!!! 8)

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Spectacular! 8)
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Re: Poor CAT

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You'll be suprised what the Procat is capable when set up for the race track. I have really enjoyed the time I have spent driving mine at the track and Im sure you would too.
Great build and great resurection of what could have been a long forgotten fav.
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J.M. wrote:You'll be suprised what the Procat is capable when set up for the race track. I have really enjoyed the time I have spent driving mine at the track and Im sure you would too.
Great build and great resurection of what could have been a long forgotten fav.
:D
Thanks :)

I am going to drive this car (carefully!), just for the nostalga. When i retired my Cougar in 1991 i bought a second hand Procat and raced it for a couple of years. The local indoor carpet club that i started racing at in 1989 still runs to this day, so that's where she'll get her outing :D

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