Top Gun Cockpit Replacement Project

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03-08-2013, 02:37 PM

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What was done:
1. Wood removed and repad and upholster front bolsters.
2. New side panels made, padded and upholstered.
3. All wood removed from rear seat structure, new padding and vinyl, as well as new "Top Gun" logo from Cigarette.
4. Rotten wood in hatch cover replaced with plastic and reupholstered (as well as a new "hatch patch from Cigarette).
5. New windshield
6. All teak wood removed from around cabin door and replaced with white Lexan.
7. New "brow" for the fairing.

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03-08-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Interceptor

You're right. Those blue inserts tie the solid white seats with the solid blue sides. Very creative. The camo bags fit well also !!!!!!

How did you ever see them? That's not supposed to happen!!!

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03-08-2013, 03:18 PM

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Again, very nice job with the interior.
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03-08-2013, 03:58 PM

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Again, very nice job with the interior.
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Thanks Ed!!

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03-08-2013, 06:27 PM

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That thing looks great!

03-08-2013, 07:32 PM

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The blue on the side looks great!!! Im pulling the side panels out of mine this weekend and that was the direction i was wanting to head. Your pics just confirmed it!!!