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vanny- Moderator
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Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
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Melt=NO!! That was done in the 70's on early show cars-plexiglas hoods. Got lots of attention back then.
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i'm under the impression that hood was painted to look clear ?
i've seen the clear & smoked plexiglass used even as gullwing van doors but it didn't
have the strength to support it's self, and i'm not seeing any support in the photo. also i don't see a hood latch but has chrome hinges and springs ,The springs will rip the hood apart, also if it were plexiglass they should have used hood pins . and last the hood springs are in the up position not in the down position so i think it's a paint job. what does every one else think ?????????????????
i've seen the clear & smoked plexiglass used even as gullwing van doors but it didn't
have the strength to support it's self, and i'm not seeing any support in the photo. also i don't see a hood latch but has chrome hinges and springs ,The springs will rip the hood apart, also if it were plexiglass they should have used hood pins . and last the hood springs are in the up position not in the down position so i think it's a paint job. what does every one else think ?????????????????
vanny- Moderator
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That's Freaky, I took a second lookey-loo after your comments and I'm not sure either 
Pretty amazing paint job if indeed it is!!!
Pretty amazing paint job if indeed it is!!!
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dix- Moderator 1st Class
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also the lines in the body / hood carry all the way back opposed to seeing the wheel wells
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dix- Moderator 1st Class
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dix- Moderator 1st Class
- Number of posts : 8684
Location : pittsburgh pa
Age : 66
Registration date : 2008-05-29
dix- Moderator 1st Class
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Location : pittsburgh pa
Age : 66
Registration date : 2008-05-29
vanny- Moderator
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Bet he doesn't have much trouble finding a parking space at the beach! Might be a problem driving in high winds though 
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dix- Moderator 1st Class
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vanny- Moderator
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dix wrote:
Low and Slow!
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Van crazy- Number of posts : 533
Location : buffalo ny
Registration date : 2011-08-04
jdlaugh- Number of posts : 298
Location : Tulsa, OK
Registration date : 2013-03-18
If your vintage van should ever break down, it's always good to have a ride you can really trust to get you from point A to B.....
dix- Moderator 1st Class
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we always have the back up ride
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Russell- Number of posts : 697
Location : Chula Vista, Ca.
Age : 63
Registration date : 2015-12-08
This is a '66 Volvo I did a lot of body work on for a friend, he had it converted to an electric car.
I welded all the extra holes, heater core,vents,gas door etc. that aren't needed anymore, also frenched the headlights and added chevy tail and turn signals all LED and mounted from the inside, removed all chrome trim, letters and made a custom grille and more.
It came out really nice and is fun to drive, electric motor and original 4 speed trans.
Something different?
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Excellent work Russell!!! Coolest looking Volvo I've ever seen...and electric car to boot! Definitely something Different!!! 
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vanny- Moderator
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Engle Brothers are at it again, with a Ford pedal car this time!!! 
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dix- Moderator 1st Class
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very cool lots of things come to mind
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Russell- Number of posts : 697
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It would make a nice sidecar for my bike? Gotta be a Chevy though.
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make that in to a cooler or baby stroller
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dix- Moderator 1st Class
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never seen a van with skirts
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vanny- Moderator
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Age : 64
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Awesome!!!
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