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Sep 3, 2025 | 11:21 AM

#3391

56panelford

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They had the radiator in the back where the engine used to be with electric fans. I used to have pictures on my old computer but were lost when it crashed.
The one I seen and was talking with the guy you wouldn't know it wasn't a stock Bug until he started it.
Here is one I found on You Tube..

Sep 3, 2025 | 12:07 PM

#3392

tjc transport

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Originally Posted by 1956BB

I'm assuming this is AI seeing no place for even the old horizontal opposed 4 cylinder VW engine to live.

vw bug pickup conversions is becoming a thing these days, with some completed cars selling in the $50,000 range.

Sep 3, 2025 | 07:20 PM

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Marten

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John's first picture is AI generated. There is all kinds of them on youtube. Including a '56 with a modern driveline.
There is a guy in Ottawa that I have talked to that put a V8 in a bug as well. Well done with no hood scoop as well.

Sep 3, 2025 | 07:32 PM

#3394

56panelford

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Real or not it sure looks pretty.

Sep 3, 2025 | 07:51 PM

#3395

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I can't help wondering if this is cause or effect of the Kaiser/AMC merger? It looks like some kind of ******* child and resulting shotgun forced marriage.

Sep 3, 2025 | 08:43 PM

#3396

EBEAR

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A little too much involved to be ai .

Sep 4, 2025 | 05:20 PM

#3397

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Sep 4, 2025 | 06:53 PM

#3398

Marten

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Originally Posted by 56panelford

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tXZdS85D1IQ
Real or not it sure looks pretty.

I agree. There is a bunch of videos. I think the same person made them all. The trucks all look great. Often wonder if Ford or Chevy brought back the old body style with a modern driveline if it would sell. Think '57 Chevy 2 door with a modern LS motor and suspension. Or our old Ford pick ups with newer motors and suspension.

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Sep 4, 2025 | 06:56 PM

#3399

56panelford

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I've seen some AI designs of them that look real good, they even present them as something that is available...lol

Sep 4, 2025 | 07:05 PM

#3400

EBEAR

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From: Swan River Valley M.B Can

The logistics of a drive train in something that is far more an exercise in art than practicality is somewhat redundant . Put a battery and a couple electric motors in it after you have designed it .