Re: Fun with used cars

Posted by Ross On 2013/11/24 18:24:08

There being such a glut of unwanted junior cars I am continually in a quandary how to add value and interest to them. I have long wanted to do something with the 22-23d series and have pondered long and hard. My usual style of pickup conversion would be ungainly.

Enter this 22nd Eight shortly on its way to the crusher. I find using tools much easier then learning computer programs so whupped this up with a cutsaw, cardboard, and rattle cans in a 3D redneck virtual reality. Squint a little and imagine the corners much more nicely rounded at the back of the bed.

I particularly wanted to check the possibility of shortening the roof 24" as these cars taper out and then back in very much from front to back. It works, but with some difficulty.

Rear doors would remain, sans handle, for access to storage under the bed. Front edge of the bed would be at about the forward edge of the old parcel shelf, and fold down for extra loadspace a la Avalanche.

Will be looking for a suitable candidate to bring this to reality. Anyone care to place an order?

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