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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 05:17 PM
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I wonder what engine that is.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 05:20 PM
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No idea, but the valve covers look like home made pieces as well, maybe a jaguar V12.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 06:00 PM
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It also appears they used Big Job front fenders and altered the headlight opening and widened the grille to hide the effort. It's really wide across the front. A lot of work was done there, and it's not nearly as bad as most.
That was my thoughts as well...

I don't hate it. I agree with Gicknordon that the abrupt flat firewall detracts from the overall look a bit. That part doesn't flow very well. But, Holy Cow, what an amazing amount of work and a totally unique ride

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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 06:13 PM
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I've seen worse
 
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 06:17 PM
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That's a design only the builder could love. If it had a hood- even one with a big hole in it for the intake, it would be so much easier to follow on the front end. But certainly (as has been said) a lot of work went into this one.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 06:34 PM
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I've seen worse
Basically a go cart with a mid engine SB chevy, I bet that is a blast to drive.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 06:35 PM
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It could do with some kind of hood that covers the firewall for a start, because, to me, it looks unfinished. Apart from the colour, which is a personal thing, I think it is pretty damned clever.
On the other hand, creating a wild custom out of a classic truck is gonna create division, and I can relate to that
Thanks for sharing! Keep em, coming!
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 06:37 PM
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I think it would look better if the firewall flowed into the fenders better, But I actually like it! Kind of reminds me of this one I saw on ebay. Wish i would have saved more pictures of it.
I'm with you Nick. It's not bad but if it flowed better like the one in your photo it would be great. Definitely not the worst I have seen on here.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 06:43 PM
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Found another photo and some info. Everyone who guessed Jaguar pat yourself on the back.



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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 07:29 PM
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I'm with you Nick. It's not bad but if it flowered better like the one in your photo it would be great. Definitely not the worst I have seen on here.
Thats actually not a photoshop. It was for sale on ebay a few months ago.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 09:04 AM
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I'm mixed on this one. I agree that the front clip to cab connection doesn't flow well at all. But I don't hate it.
The second picture makes me like it a little less though. If it had some sort of hood to make a smooth transition, it would look pretty cool.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 10:10 AM
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At least its painted. I like it, better than that pile of rusty junk in the second picture.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 11:03 AM
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I can appreciate the workmanship, it looks like it is well done. As far as the design, no.
 
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