79 conversion is finished
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I like it, but why would the manufacturer of this not mold this to properly carry the fender peak line that is on every rubber bumper car fender back onto this bumper? Having it suddenly stop is something I would have to fix if I used this piece. I hate to be critical, because I do like the whole concept, but ?? These pictures make it obvious...to me.
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From: hernando fl
being very familiar with the development of this conversion , i can say it was not a "flaw in the design" , in the earlier versions of the plug the line was added , i can say it looked a little better from the side , but from the rear , top and 3/4 angles it looked ....bad. the main purpose was to leave the body of the car absolutely untouched so it could be converted back if there was ever a desire to do so , flattening out the side of the body was out , and the rear view with the sharp line as prominent as it is on the sides carried to the tail , completely lost the early look that was wanted , and looked like an after though that didn't belong ,the end result that is on the car went through about 20 different versions before a mold was made , trust me it was tweaked and retweaked many many times , with an eye for the overall look.
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
All im gonna say is it takes a hell of a lot of hard work to make a part like this the goal was an option other than stock or 80 style and this is it,
Some people simply can not afford a full rear clip swap at bobyshop prices or can tackle the inbetween like dg and priya have, their projects proved just how much work it really is,
So this is the answer,
If i had a 74 to 77 which might just happen i would run the rear conversion leave the nose stock, the 73 look grew on me,
Some people simply can not afford a full rear clip swap at bobyshop prices or can tackle the inbetween like dg and priya have, their projects proved just how much work it really is,
So this is the answer,
If i had a 74 to 77 which might just happen i would run the rear conversion leave the nose stock, the 73 look grew on me,
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