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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 09:23 PM
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http://www.badasshogs.com/shifters.html

Hi all,

I am posting this link to get your opinions on it. It is a shifter I made that looks like part of a gun with bullets. Take a look and let me know what you think. Thanks everyone!

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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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so your the guy selling them on ebay! i think its a neat idea but not MY style. looks like Jesse James rims which i think are cool but again not MY style.
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Old Nov 15, 2003 | 10:10 PM
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Yep that's me, but they get lost in the **** shifters on ebay. I understand that it's not for everyone or every car. Thanks for the reply.
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 07:40 AM
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something tells me that wouldnt give you the advantage your looking for if you got pulled over
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Old Nov 16, 2003 | 02:50 PM
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It's far from real, it's bigger than a gun chamber, the bullets are just the tips... I had no problems when showing it to a cop. He loved it! Keep the opinions coming, thanks all!
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Old Nov 17, 2003 | 06:42 AM
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The hollow point projectiles you used, are those Winchester SXT ?

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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 01:13 AM
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I'm not exactly sure, my friend had them.
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 11:11 AM
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Doesnt exactly appeal to me but gotta love the creativity in it. Looks like some good craftsmanship! Good job!

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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 03:20 AM
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I'm sorry but that has ******* written all over it. That's just my $.02.
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 04:09 AM
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Your right on that one, but that doesn't stop people from getting things like this at all. I think it's badass, and if I'm a ******* for saying that...then yeeeeeehaaaaaawwwwwww

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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 04:19 AM
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Originally posted by Harley61
Your right on that one, but that doesn't stop people from getting things like this at all. I think it's badass, and if I'm a ******* for saying that...then yeeeeeehaaaaaawwwwwww

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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 04:28 AM
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Try to sell one to Jesse James
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 12:39 PM
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I'm with most everyone else. I think it is a great idea. But I wouldn't want one in the Maro. I could see a big market for something like that at maybe a gun/knife show, or to anyone with a facination with guns. I think it is a real winner, but I wouldnt put one in a sports car.
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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i think it would be alot cooler in somones pickup/tow vehicle
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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I'll have to pass on your shifter, definately *******! Wouldnt go good in my car! Good craftsmanship if thats what you like!
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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The original idea for this was to be a shifter for a harley... suicide shifter style.
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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Originally posted by 383backinblack
i think it would be alot cooler in somones pickup/tow vehicle
Yeah it would look nice with a gun rack on the back window!
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