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Re: Bugeye on steroids

To: Herb_Goede@amsinc.com
Subject: Re: Bugeye on steroids
From: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 12:51:05 -0700
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Organization: WFO Racing
References: <85256761.004DE516.00@ams-central-gate-5a.amsinc.com>
Reply-to: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
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This would be a car worth knowing more about.  Anyone know of its whereabouts?

WFO Herb

Herb_Goede@amsinc.com wrote:

> List,
>
> Two years ago at the Conclave in Arvada, CO my stock bugeye was parked next
> to the strangest thing I've ever seen.  The owner called it a british hot
> rod.
>
> The base was a bugeye.  All four corners were widened dramatically, a tube
> chassis was inserted, a triumph IRS installed in back and coil over set-up
> in front.  Can't remember the engine but he barked tires in all gears.  The
> body was all formed steel - supposedly with 0 bondo.  It even had a small
> custom made boot lid. It was all black of course.
>
> I'm not much for modifieds but I must admit this thing was impressive from
> an engineering and craftsmanship perspective.  Mark Hanes may remember more
> about it if he was there.
>
> Herb




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