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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Man...that is one FUGLY vehicle.
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Not bad...nice homegrown "rod".
Old school meets new school

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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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Grandpa Munster's?????
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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I think I just threw up a little in my mouth...
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Munsters was my first thought also .
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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Why would they do that? it's really boxy......i think if they smoothed out some parts and made it so it flows good.....itd be pretty nice...

whats with the spoiler?
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the Flintstones meet the Munsters
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It may be ugly, but I'll bet it's fast and a real blast to drive!!!
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Grandpa Munster's?????
That's what I thought of when I first looked at it..
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Originally Posted by 10U 99
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Originally Posted by WetteVette
It may be ugly, but I'll bet it's fast and a real blast to drive!!!
And a widow maker as well...
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