> And the hatchback! Talk about Rube Goldberg! And the instrument cluster!
Greg,
Actually, Bob has a different design for the hatch that looks a lot better.
There are a fair number of cars with them at the meets. The hatch overlaps
the rear lip instead of being recessed It is a pretty subtle change that
makes a big difference. You can also make the glass more flush.
Nevertheless it makes the car more custom, so even though it might look
better, the potential value is less. Same for the instrument panel. Guess
you can't have everything.
You didn't mention it but the biggest thing that screams at me is the
windshield trim appearance. If the car is clean and looks good otherwise you
notice it less, but it is still---YUK! I have yet to see a modification that
brings it up to date. It's kind of theoretical at this point but if I ever
get back to my custom car my goal is to get it to look like one of the
"specialty manufacturer's creations" you refered to. Granted the panel fit
will be difficult and never perfect, but I have seen some very good ones.
Otherwise, I think all the cheesy kit car points can be overcome--with enough
resources :-7 Oh by the way I need a new job.
George Curley
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