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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 12:48 AM
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Hey all,

This is the official inspiration for my LSx nova build. It is simple, sedate looking and FAST!

http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehi...eze/index.html
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 01:11 AM
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I remember reading that a while back - NOT a bad car to pattern yours after...

(Although to be honest, I was expecting it to be THIS one...)
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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LOL nah man i don't have 150K to throw into a project car. After 40-50K whats the point of hiding stuff? It will take all the fun out of the project and you will almost never see a return ($) on the project if it is intended for street racing.
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ya a big shot would push any car into the 10s, not that impressive IMO with aftermarket heads/cam and a tubular frontend.
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I dont really see 200 as a BIG shot. It's more in the medium range

My point was that it looks completely harmless, esp. on a 235-15

I am keeping the stock front clip & mono-leafs. I will try and keep mine as sedate looking as possible, would you honestly expect to see that or my wagon to run mid 10's as-is?
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It's plain and simple. That's what I like about it. Just like this Fairlane, I know it's a Ford but it's just plain and simple.

http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehi...ane/index.html
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+1 i am partial to the plain-jane Falcon look myself. Even though it is a ford


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