trimacar Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Original post removed Edited December 1, 2011 by trimacar because (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Wish I hadn't looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 +1I said this in another thread but why do people give the history of a marque instead of the history of the car they are selling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 How could something like that not have a VW engine (or two) in the back ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Somehow, this fellow must believe the plans he had were somehow connected to Duesenberg, thus the history, which, I agree, has nothing to do with this contraption.......I did get a smile out of "wish I hadn't looked.................." !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I could not resist, kind of like rubbernecking when passing an accident site. At least it is roughly midway between lunch and dinnertime... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 It says "of undisputed(sic) rank" - I agree it is indisputably rank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hill Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I could not resist, kind of like rubbernecking when passing an accident site. .Except usually the accident scene isn't as disgusting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poci1957 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 At least no real antique car was harmed in the making of this....ahem.......project. Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Wish I hadn't looked.+1At least no real antique car was harmed in the making of this....ahem.......project. ToddBut it will take a while to get the taste of bile out of my mouth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 MONUMENTALLY BAD!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 "The seller will forward all concours invitations to the new owner" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I know I will get in trouble for this one, must have had his wife read the blueprings for him.JUST KIDDING!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl e rizer Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Somehow I don't think the ugly will "Buff out" of that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 The floor shift is reminiscent of a classic Pinto.TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Can I get my click back, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave Boyer Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Oh my.......In all honesty, I appreciate the work involved, but couldn't someone have mentioned that it looked awful...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdome Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Why do I feel like I just saw my grandmother naked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Another replicar.1917 Locomobile Replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I think there are some people who should find a new hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest billybird Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I read all the posts BEFORE I looked at the link and I thought,"man, this must be bad; you guys are tearing into this like a pack of wolves". Yes it's bad. It caused a angry sensation in my lower rear extremety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Why do I feel like I just saw my grandmother naked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Locomobile Gunboat replica, oh my......can the people who make these things REALLY not see what they look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdome Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Locomobile Gunboat replica, oh my......can the people who make these things REALLY not see what they look like?That replica gives gunboats a bad name. I'm not sure that thing is worth it's salvage weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 That replica gives gunboats a bad name. I'm not sure that thing is worth it's salvage weight.That replica needs a gun taken to it an then put on a boat and dumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I would like that 1931 Dodge DG8 front bumper...that's on the rear. And maybe the 1929 Chevy looking bumper on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Now guys, be kind. I have the first edition of the "Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942" by Beverly Rae Kimes and Henry Austin Clark, Jr. and published by Krause Publications. It contains about 1850 American marques, many with photo's and history. Not all of which were beautiful to this reader. I felt in good company when I read that many turned out to be one of a kind prototypes that apparently nobidy else liked enough to buy either.However the biggest segment of our hobby is made up of people who have ruined many an acceptable design with their own "customization". The subject cars in this thread will be forgotten and the pain will subside quicker if the reader of this thread will visit the AACA Gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Look at that steering wheel.........it's a Model T Ford item, not what I would pick for use on that ................ I don't know, what would you call it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest another Ratman Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 .....And keep us ever mindful of the feelings of others.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caf Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Now there's a man with WAY too much free time on his hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 I didn't post this to hurt anyone's feelings, I'm sure the guy who built it put his heart and soul and lots of work into it......The car obviously suffers from styling issues. At some point, it's hard to believe he didn't realize this. It's also hard to believe he didn't have a friend with enough guts to say "Hey, Joe, if you build it like the blueprints, it'll look like a car that drove through an Ugly Forest and hit every tree...."We've all seen some nice speedsters and tributes to early cars and styling. Unfortunately this isn't one of them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidAU Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Enough to make the eyes bleed however as the saying goes "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"and I would love to see a copy of the blueprints showing the 15"? wheelsTwo things that come to mind however are(1) If that made Top 10 on a few occasions there must have been only 5 other cars in the shows (2) I'm glad I never saw a photo of the Custom Made Trailer to carry it. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Without being mean, I can honestly say that car is not my cup of tea..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I think, halfway through the build, some merry prankster took the prints and substituted a set for an old Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 John, you may be right! Placing the radiator that far out in front of the thing (geesh, I hate to even call it an automobile) doesn't make good sense. Not to mention violating Styling Rule #34, "don't make it ugly".................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Foggy norm Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 It would have been nice to be envious......I'll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChrisSummers Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) I'm going to pretend I didn't just physically recoil back into my chair and scream, and politely mention that my beloved ACD Club welcomes 2nd Generation and replica automobiles of all makes and description, so, I suppose, this actually could show up at one of our meets in the future. The man or woman who brings it will be greeted warmly by me with an adult beverage, if only in appreciation of bravery the likes of which I will never know. See you in Auburn! Edited November 30, 2011 by ChrisSummers (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957Birdman Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 All I can think of is that it was designed by an out of work stylist whose last accomplishment was the design of the Pontiac Azteck. Imagine putting that much time and effort into something and ending up with that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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