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If it were a horse I'd shoot it...
  From the write-up: "Not stock. Up front, the entire frame/body of the car was removed and a one-off subframe was fabricated with 6 mounting points - very stiff and very light. The stock a arms were kept, along with stock torsion springs and strut assemblies. The strut assemblies were shortened approx. 4" and new late model lowered VW strut inserts were installed. The arms and torsion assemblies were brought in 10", and raised 6". Why narrow the front end 10"? Because we can. Why raise the front end 6"? This is the quickest way to get a 911 to a respectable height. The result is a completely stock handling front end, tucked front wheels. Out back, the rear end was dropped approx. 6" using the stock arms and rotated, notched springplates. A section of rear frame was notched to allow full movement of the rear suspension. Engine and transmission were raised approx. 3" for clearance. Transmission is an early Bay Window type 2 002 IRS transmission. Axles were modified to accept type 2 CV's and stock Porsche CV's at the hubs. New stock shocks in the back are installed. Steering rack was replaced with an 11" unit, with 1.5 turns lock to lock - super quick steering. Engine is a 1776dp with approx. 6500 miles on it. Engine tin is handmade from a surplus of Bosch aluminum signs. Shifting linkage is custom, with a type 1 shifter assembly, an off the shelf shifting box, and modified 911 shifting linkage - flawless shifting. Pedal assemblies are all CNC aluminum units, with dual brake reservoirs/master cylinders. Clutch is hydraulic. Accelerator pedal is also a CNC unit, with a custom cable tube installed. All new brake lines, hard and soft are installed, along with hydraulic lines for the clutch. A new wiring harness was also installed. All lights and turnsignals operate as they should. Original Fuch wheels were powdercoated white and installed with new staggered tires front and rear. Up front, calipers are new, out back, type 1 calipers are new. Lug nuts are also new black anodized aluminum pieces."
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It's pretty easy to forget that not long ago a rusty tub was something you almost couldn't give away.
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Rat rod meets stance stupidity. Both are things that make me confused.
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"...good ride height, but certainly not great ride height..."
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Front track narrowed for "Hoffman Like" stability.
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$30K car + $20K in parts + $25K in labor = $3K car. Success!
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Needs some casters on the front.
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I think this car has been here before. I remember the chain holding the battery. Nifty!
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That build has to be approaching 5+ years old. I bet that tub was essentially free, so at the time they were saving a classic car body from going to scrap. Only recently have these cars gone for ridiculous money, and if the trend stays on course then perhaps one day this car will be restored to original. Personally I am a little sad to see that the values of these cars are driving people away from using them and modifying them. Seeing something different than stock is part of the charm of car culture to me.
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Needs way, way more engine, a set of wheelie bars and a parachute.
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Patina needs a clear coat.
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So does the chain on the battery keep it warm in the winter when it crosses both leads?
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