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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 08:47 AM
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It may not be all that odd, depending on where you live, but it is interesting. From South Africa...https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...lp-please.html

 
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 08:56 AM
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Kinda like this rig
That rig drove through Dryden a couple years ago, friend of mine took pictures of it at a truck stop. Wish I had seen it in person, it's a beautiful rig..
 
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Old Apr 15, 2022 | 08:32 AM
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Here is one. A 1929 Model A. These is $200K in build cost. Currently for sale for $56K Who says you can't flip a special build.
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Old Apr 15, 2022 | 08:58 AM
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When you compare the original Ala Kart to the "$200K" version you can really see how many of the design cues were missed...the curved flow of the body is gone. Sad to see what appears to be some quality workmanship wasted...
 
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Old Apr 15, 2022 | 10:54 AM
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When you compare the original Ala Kart to the "$200K" version you can really see how many of the design cues were missed...the curved flow of the body is gone. Sad to see what appears to be some quality workmanship wasted...
Agreed. The nose tipped downward was the first thing I noticed. Then again, I'm familiar with the Ala Kart, and may be a bit biased.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2022 | 04:11 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2022 | 10:41 AM
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Another from the files of just because you can, doesn't mean you should...

https://www.worldwidevintageautos.co.../1948-ford-coe

 
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Old Apr 24, 2022 | 11:09 AM
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How to take something once viewed as masculine and neuter it.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2022 | 01:21 PM
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at least it is not painted pink with unicorns holding rainbow flags.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2022 | 03:30 PM
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Another from the files of just because you can, doesn't mean you should...

The rear fenders are Effie fenders. They even got them backwards.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 06:47 AM
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They are asking $23K for it. I wonder how much they spent on the build. I'm thinking a pretty big loss on this one.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 08:35 AM
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Noticed it was built on a Chevy C-20 chassis, doesn't look like a lot was spent on the interior other than rattle can bed liner..
 
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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 09:27 AM
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I can't decide whether it would be more work - money to make this decent or start from scratch .
 
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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 09:33 AM
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Putting the proper grille on it would help and something like flipping the rear fenders side to side and lengthening the box to accommodate them. 49 fenders would suit it better..
 
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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 09:38 AM
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Yup and a narrower rearend and extended running boards .
 
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