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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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Is that an incorrectly set up IFS?
It looks almost like a Pinto/Mustang II suspension, with the strut rods turned backwards.

(Notice I did say "looks almost like")
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 11:42 PM
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It could be a pretty cool car if it had some of the crap removed and had a decent coat of paint

 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bobj49f2
It could be a pretty cool car if it had some of the crap removed and had a decent coat of paint
I agree. I was thinking the same thing.

That's almost the color green I was thinking about for my '53. You don't have a paint code on that do you?

Seriously, though, that's a nice rendering. It shows the ugly duckling's potential.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 08:11 AM
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Yup, just buy it for $8800, drop another 10k in it to make it look better and safe........then you might have a $5000 car.....

Nice paint job Bob, you made a rose out of a turd!
 
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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Love the response from skalywag! Those guys woulda thought they'd died and went to heaven!
 
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