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Old 12-16-07, 12:55 AM
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The effect would look better to do to an FD.
Old 12-16-07, 01:21 AM
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^No way. I can somewhat see it done to an FB, not an FD.

Good luck with the project. I can't get a distinct image in my head of what it will end up looking like, so get this project done so I can see.
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As far as it looking better on an FD. That's the same as saying FD looks better. It simply a personal opinion.

Did you see the rust pics I posted? The entire back glass rear hatch seam is rusted out. This would be a way to cut all that out and get the bed parts from salvage yard. In theory....
Old 12-16-07, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Vashner
As far as it looking better on an FD. That's the same as saying FD looks better. It simply a personal opinion.

Did you see the rust pics I posted? The entire back glass rear hatch seam is rusted out. This would be a way to cut all that out and get the bed parts from salvage yard. In theory....
Yeah, maybe you should make a truck out of yours.
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I am gonna print that prototype pic and take it with me next week when I show
the cancer patient to the doctors (body shop estimates).
Old 12-16-07, 11:25 PM
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FWIW stilettoman has always had some very interesting, and after looking very closely at his web page and the photos I must say Professional projects.

for some of you guys who want to do some really crazy crazy mods, he's a good inspiration.

Keep up the good work man

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I'm following stilettoman's example for how the next engine in the GLC will be set up. Stock ports. It's actually my Cosmo's 4 port 13B but it will take a short detour in the GLC so I can test the driveability and all that. Then the real engine will be built.
Old 12-17-07, 07:24 PM
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Looks like a fun project. Fwiw, the REPUs didn't have badges, they had letering on the tailgate that said Rotary Power.
Old 12-23-07, 07:26 PM
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Stilletoman,

Good to see another truck rx7 in the NW. Have fun with the build.
Old 12-23-07, 07:52 PM
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What are you gonna do about the 300 lbs weight limit. i'm still in shock lol
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I decided mine is too far gone even for ranchero. The body is rusted from the inside out. Gonna sell it as a parts car soon as I get the title in the mail.
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My project looks conservative!

Just in case anyone thinks my project is "radical", look at these. Either of these will have a much higher "Gee Whizz" factor than mine, but I am going for a daily driver.

I photographed the Rennspeed "Bedouin" at the Geneva Auto Show in 2003. It is an all-wheel-drive 911. The pickup box is a bit high off the ground and rather limited in capacity, but at least it does have a tailgate. Pretty obvious who the intended market would be.

Then there is this beauty, that recently showed up on the Cardomain site:

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Old 10-23-11, 02:31 PM
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Old 10-23-11, 04:07 PM
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Just dont do this to anything worth $, like an sa22c or a fd... To each his own. Nice creativity. Now apply it to make a good looking fb
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...Got the t-shirt...

Old 10-24-11, 03:13 AM
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Must've missed this thread the first time around.

Excellent. I was always fond of Earl's FC.
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needless to say, but that is awesome!




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