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Old 09-18-2011, 07:30 PM
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For those who asked, here is the front end lowered 2 inches over the frame (no loss of ground clearance or suspension geometry problems). And, rear end modded to 1960s Chaparral style.
Old 09-18-2011, 07:54 PM
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view from rear?
Old 09-18-2011, 08:00 PM
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cool hood
Old 09-18-2011, 08:37 PM
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view from rear?
From that angle it looks like an old Opel.
Old 09-19-2011, 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by kenv
From that angle it looks like an old Opel.
It really does!
Old 09-19-2011, 08:53 AM
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more pics!!!
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Originally Posted by lucster
more pics!!!
I like the front....jury is out on the rear.
Old 09-19-2011, 11:20 AM
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Has anyone ever whacked a few inches off the protruding snout? It's just personal taste of course, but the C4 seems unbalanced toward the front because of the hood length. I think overall balance is better addressed in C5s and especially 6s where the cockpit at least appears more amidship.

More heresy, I know. I'll go whip myself with a spark plug wire now.....
Old 09-19-2011, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by lucster
more pics!!!
I like that hood!
Old 09-19-2011, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by redrose


For those who asked, here is the front end lowered 2 inches over the frame (no loss of ground clearance or suspension geometry problems). And, rear end modded to 1960s Chaparral style.
You lowered the suspension up front?

Is that a hood or scoop (add-on)? Either way, I might like it. Black stripe down the middle?

I like what you did with the rear. Looks like you glassed in an aftermarket rear bumper? I don't see the seem anymore.

Definitely need more pics!


Oh yeah...Big thumbs up for the Cragers (or Torq-Thrust) wheels.
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The front looks ok but, this reminds me of the on-line dating sites. Profiles that say "slim" but, no picture or a five year old picture is posted.
Old 09-19-2011, 08:23 PM
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What did you do?


Old 09-19-2011, 09:06 PM
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That full view of the back is bad. How could you do that?
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That is almost worth crying over. WHY??
Old 09-19-2011, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bill mcdonald
What did you do?


Are those L.E.D. truck lights with the rubber grommets?
Old 09-19-2011, 09:33 PM
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How did u drop the front?
Old 09-19-2011, 09:50 PM
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showing the bolts holding it fast is a nice touch

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Old 09-19-2011, 11:26 PM
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Ummmm....how do I say this tactfully.....???? Nevermind.
Old 09-19-2011, 11:47 PM
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Is there a reason for the look or is it just preference?
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Oh my!!


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