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Old 12-04-2006, 04:18 AM
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here's a couple of pic's of my first attemp to construct a 180, hand built stand,hood,sumps and full lighting system
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Old 12-04-2006, 04:30 AM
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I wouldn't call that "an attempt" I would call that a sweet looking 180
Congrats on your first 100% successful 180

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Old 12-04-2006, 04:35 AM
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Man, that plumbing is pretty complex for an "attempt". Tell us what all that stuff does, how many Bulkheads are you using in that monster?
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Old 12-04-2006, 04:45 AM
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looking good, be sure to keep us posted with pic updates
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Old 12-04-2006, 05:37 AM
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Looks good!!!
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Old 12-04-2006, 04:10 PM
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I agree. Looks like you're doing a really good job of it.
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Old 12-04-2006, 04:16 PM
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Great looking DIY stand! Nicely done so far.
Hoping for pics of the final product someday and all those along the way..
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Old 12-05-2006, 05:15 AM
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Very nice work . Looking forward to sharing the journey
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sorry about the long delay, but its finally up and running, still a long ways to go, but its a start
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Old 03-27-2007, 03:30 AM
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yay! bout time...looking neat!
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