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Dec 1, 2012 | 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 1952henry

That's funny right there. I take it you don't like all the rusty metal, welded on tools, gas cans, and spider webs some rolling pieces of cr , I mean art, have?

As a car builder, I have absolutely no use for them. The people building those claim it's in the name of nostalgia, because that's the way guys used to do it. Well, I'm sorry I'm not buying it. I dare anyone to go through old magazines and show me examples of black primer and parts falling off people's pride and joys.

Dec 1, 2012 | 04:54 PM

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Englishbob

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Taste is a personal thing but you have to admire the amount of work that's gone into it.

Dec 1, 2012 | 05:18 PM

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oldmerc

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Doesn't move me . I'll pass .

Dec 1, 2012 | 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Englishbob

Taste is a personal thing...

Perhaps, but this always brings to mind the old tuna ad;

"Star Kist doesn't want tuna with good taste, Star Kist wants tuna that tastes good."

Dec 1, 2012 | 05:29 PM

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underthebridgejim

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Its not my particular taste, but after checking out the pics on the web site, somebody did an exelent job on it, beautiful work. IMPO of course.

Dec 1, 2012 | 05:40 PM

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But I'd bet it doesn't ride or corner very well with the rear springs and locating members that far inboard. Most of what's been done is done well, just not my taste. I'd bet the front fender openings look better in person than in the pictures. It's definitely a "show-er" not a driver.

Dec 1, 2012 | 05:45 PM

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calorchard

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Just like to see it with the carson top off.

Dec 1, 2012 | 08:21 PM

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Harrier

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I did like the interior it's pretty clean and the way the upholstery wraps is pretty cool. Although the stereo doesn't fit.
Did you notice the tilt hood is up as far as it will go. You have to have it on a lift to do anything to the motor, or remove the front clip.
4.88 gears? That's what I have, how can he get to speed, can that engine just wind up enough to move it down the road?
Very nice work, but I agree, not my taste.