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> Someone needs to snatch this up.Excellent deal, and my dream ride.. spyder replica
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post Mar 18 2009, 07:40 AM
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No affiliation,but a fantastic deal for someone with more money than me. Although it is in my 5 year plan (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)


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post Mar 18 2009, 08:30 AM
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post Mar 18 2009, 08:39 AM
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From the pic, looks like a tail-dragger? They couldn't be bothered to install the engine in the middle, where it should be? That's a BS design.
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post Mar 18 2009, 08:56 AM
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post Mar 18 2009, 09:05 AM
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QUOTE(davesprinkle @ Mar 18 2009, 07:39 AM) *

From the pic, looks like a tail-dragger? They couldn't be bothered to install the engine in the middle, where it should be? That's a BS design.


This is a Perry kit car and is built on a VW pan so they don't have any choice. That is where the good doctor placed the engine.
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post Mar 18 2009, 09:56 AM
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post Mar 18 2009, 09:58 AM
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Reckon how much it would take to maintain the piolt ??? Prolly get 4 or 5 of them there cars !!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Mar 18 2009, 10:00 AM
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QUOTE(davesprinkle @ Mar 18 2009, 07:39 AM) *

From the pic, looks like a tail-dragger? They couldn't be bothered to install the engine in the middle, where it should be? That's a BS design.


This is a Perry kit car and is built on a VW pan so they don't have any choice. That is where the good doctor placed the engine.
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If you're gonna do a 550 replica, it need to be done with the engine in the middle. If the VW pan won't allow that, then DON'T USE THE VW PAN. Make another frame. Accepting the rear-engine compromise is a cheap cop-out.
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post Mar 18 2009, 10:16 AM
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My dream Porsche is a 550 replica but it MUST have the motor where God intended it to be; IN THE MIDDLE!! It appears that using the VW pan is cheaper, but definitely heaver by a hundred pounds or so over a tube chassis.
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post Mar 18 2009, 10:37 AM
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There IS a pecking order in the Porsche replica market. Using a VW pan is WAY down at the bottom of the gene pool.
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post Mar 18 2009, 10:40 AM
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The Chuck Beck 550 is a piece of artwork compared to this one! The model CERTAINLY does not help it!!!!! (maybe it is a conversion job!)
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post Mar 18 2009, 11:23 AM
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blah, blah...I wouldnt kick her out of bed for eating crackers.
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post Mar 18 2009, 11:32 AM
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Wow, she doesn't look too happy to be there in one of those.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I like the Spyders (and really, all of the good Dr.'s vehicles), but moving the engine around is sorta like GM calling the Lumnia a Monte Carlo (in regard to FWD vs RWD). Not quite the same...
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post Mar 18 2009, 11:58 AM
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post Mar 18 2009, 12:15 PM
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post Mar 18 2009, 12:16 PM
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post Mar 18 2009, 12:28 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) That's a man modeling in that car..
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post Mar 18 2009, 05:29 PM
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post Mar 18 2009, 05:33 PM
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If you were to park a perry spyder next to a real one or a Beck....you would notice that the lines are all wrong.

the front end is fine, but the perry spyder is longer in the tail section and it just looks funky.

This is the only rear engined 550 replica I know of, but its cheap to buy and build...most would not know.

If the price is right, someone should go for it and leave the model back on hollywood blvd.

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post Mar 18 2009, 08:04 PM
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We sold the Beck/Chamonix (long story, but they are one in the same) for a while, and they are fantastic cars. Very well built, and an absolute blast to drive. One I know of for sale right now is probably the best one i've ever seen, originally ordered by a huge Porsche guy with a lot of money. all the right options, 2165 CB Performace engine (approx 175 hp!) and only 1400 lbs +/-.

John Forbes at Black Forest racing is helping a body shop build the Thunder Ranch spyders. Not as good as a Beck/Chamonix, but pretty nice.

BTW, OT a bit...anyone ever seen Chuck Beck's new 904? all I can say is....WOW...
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