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Mar 11, 2016 | 06:17 PM

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A different '52

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Not clear what he was going for... not a 4x4 (at least it doesn't say so), but otherwise set up for the dirt?

Mar 11, 2016 | 07:23 PM

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The front snout of that chassis reminded me of a dirt late model, but then I realized he kept the full original frame under it. I have to admit that I kind of like it. He obviously had a goal in mind, and it doesn't look like a complete death trap to drive. It kind of looks like one of those off-road stadium style trucks like they used to race in the Mickey Thompson series.

Mar 11, 2016 | 07:29 PM

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I'm not so sure it is the full stock frame. There's a lot of funky shape and dipping/drooping ahead of the axle centerline that doesn't appear original...

Mar 11, 2016 | 07:36 PM

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I wonder what's up with the fan motor sticking thru the firewall? From the position of the heater hoses, I'd guess it has some late-model heating unit installed.

Mar 11, 2016 | 07:43 PM

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Looks like it's built to be a "pre-runner". Could be an interesting show and play truck.

Mar 11, 2016 | 08:14 PM

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Yep, kind of looks like a pre-runner/jump truck. A lot of young guys out here in the desert build stuff like this. I usually see small Fords or Toyota though.

Mar 11, 2016 | 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty's 52 F3

Yep, kind of looks like a pre-runner/jump truck. A lot of young guys out here in the desert build stuff like this. I usually see small Fords or Toyota though.

They're usually 4x4's tho, right?

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Mar 12, 2016 | 08:20 PM

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Pre-runners are almost always 2wd. Very long travel suspensions. As said, lots of shocks. Total enclosure roll cages. Big wide tires to float on top of the sand.
I really think that's exactly what this is.