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| Unobtanium-inc |
 Apr 25 2020, 10:36 AM
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I can't decide if I really like this, but I think I do.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Volkswagen-Be...vlO&vxp=mtr Attached image(s) 
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| andrewb |
Apr 26 2020, 12:06 AM
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I won't pretend to know how a vehicle drives just by looking at pictures but that shot under the hood is horrific. Rust, tatty wiring, scabby old brake lines, rough wobbly edges, chewed seals......and as for that 90 degree steering joint thing ???
 It obviously does 'steer' - but for how long ? What baffles me almost as much is how someone can have the vision and practical skills to do all that external work and then still leave it looking like a crock of shit underneath. As Adam says, visually it is quite appealing. Take that look to a rally in the UK and it would blow their minds. The only bit I don't like is the rear window treatment. Mechanically though I wouldn't even open a door for fear of what might fall off, never mind drive it. |
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| Unobtanium-inc |
Apr 26 2020, 03:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,212 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(andrewb @ Apr 25 2020, 10:06 PM)  I won't pretend to know how a vehicle drives just by looking at pictures but that shot under the hood is horrific. Rust, tatty wiring, scabby old brake lines, rough wobbly edges, chewed seals......and as for that 90 degree steering joint thing ??? It obviously does 'steer' - but for how long ? What baffles me almost as much is how someone can have the vision and practical skills to do all that external work and then still leave it looking like a crock of shit underneath. As Adam says, visually it is quite appealing. Take that look to a rally in the UK and it would blow their minds. The only bit I don't like is the rear window treatment. Mechanically though I wouldn't even open a door for fear of what might fall off, never mind drive it. The steering is horrific! |
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Unobtanium-inc OT but strangely cool Apr 25 2020, 10:36 AM
RickS Have to agree. Strangely appealing. Apr 25 2020, 10:05 PM oakdalecurtis Frankenvaugen Apr 25 2020, 10:09 PM PlaysWithCars Um... No. The side view is very appealing, very w... Apr 25 2020, 10:30 PM
Literati914 It somehow reminds me of that Porsche Hill Climb c... Apr 26 2020, 12:12 AM
73-914 Needs a Type 2 steering setup Apr 26 2020, 03:47 PM |
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