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Old 06-20-2017, 02:13 PM   #1
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Any fans of below CGT kit here? because that is prety easy to do (layered red oak?). Looking at a $40~50 replica here. Dipped in Dupon's crystal included lolll


What was the original reason for using the wood? Wasn't it claimed to be lighter?
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Old 06-20-2017, 04:35 PM   #2
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What was the original reason for using the wood? Wasn't it claimed to be lighter?
Nod to the Porsche 917
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Nod to the Porsche 917
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