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Old 07-31-2021, 09:40 PM   #10
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Re: Military Blazer Build

The switches and switch guards are stainless look-alikes for the titanium hardware made by Rockwell for the Space Shuttle switch panels. A bit silly perhaps, but its the looks i was going for.

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I also installed an intercom from a general aviation aircraft so I can run headsets on the highway. The military considered sound insulation to be optional equipment, and the diesel motor is too loud to yell over at freeway speeds
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Installed USB charging for all the latest gadgets and gizmos
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Headphone and mic jacks for the headsets
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Box all assembled and mocked up. Ready for exterior paint and final wiring
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