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the door tops.. that is awesome! excellent imagination right there.. and a cool look
 
Metropolitan door tops

Getting closer, the tops are a close match to the bumper. Needs a few adjustments and I also started build the fenders.
 

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Tail drager

I made a roll for the bumper. Looks much fatter and longer.
 

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Tail drager

Here is some pics of my Metropolitan door tops Cad fenders tying in to the 56 Ford bumper.
 

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Tail drager

I spent the day shaping metal and finished by filing the welds down.
 

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Tail drager

I made a cage out of 3/16" rolled Steele. I am forming the rest of the fins to flo to the pan and exhaust.
 

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