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    There 4" openings now denny.
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    Get some sheet stainles (aluminum could work too), cut out a frame the shape of the cutouts (something like a tombstone), my eye says something 3/4" or so in width. Then get some of that woven stainless wire mesh we often see in grilles. Polish to a bright shine. That way they'll look like intentional "hi tech" vents to releave under chassis air pressure.

    Not trying to rain on anyone's parade, but I think lights that low are a potential problem. Following drivers are inattentive enough without putting the lights down so low that they're even more difficult to see.
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    Bob I like that idea. Never thought fo that. Denny your good with graphics so I'll see what you can comeup with.
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    If you don't want to move the tail/brake lights down that low, what about putting the set of back-up lights in the openings? You could probably get some 4" chrome lights that would work.

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    Good rendering for a quickie. I'd suggest ballancing the bottom profile so the eye isn't confused by the symetry of the tail lights versus the asymetry of the fillers. I realize there's a bit of parallax viewing in the centered camera position, just looks exagerated somewhat. Also a slightly tighter mesh might look racier.
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    Denny Real nice work. I like some of your ideas,taillights, mesh, but how about a bracket welded to the frame with 8" of bumpers on each side sorta likie a big nerf board
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