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Very Nice Kirk.... Great Job.
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Thanks Warren and I am glad you like it Mike.
I was gonna paint the front panel brown like that one on ebay but I decided not too. 
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Wise decision, Grasshopper!
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Nice job Kirk!
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Wow, that looks great!!! Fantastic job!!!
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Beautiful. Just beautiful. 
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This goes on my wife's night stand let her try to say she dopes not like that!
Although I think this will be a centerpiece of my radios in the living room.
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This goes on my wife's night stand let her try to say she dopes not like that!
Although I think this will be a centerpiece of my radios in the living room.
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Coming from Steve this is a huge recognition.
Steve, BTW, your base trim is in there 
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Wow!  It is amazing to see how much work you put into it!
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Awesome Job with that radio Kirk !! We so have to hang out soon !!! Maybe your skills will rub off on me !!!
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Kirk,
Another outstanding job! As Ron said, beautiful just beautiful.
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Mike, how about some pictures when you get it all back together.
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