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Re: My Early Dodge
ScarletteWidowDodge #334204 October 15th 2009 7:29 am
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OK! So here is a photochop that Brad did for me last night. This is really close to what it would look like.

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Thanx a bunch buddy!


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Re: My Early Dodge
josh_performanceinc #334205 October 15th 2009 7:31 am
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Originally Posted by joshvan
Ken, how much was the section anyway.... looks about 2 inches. What's another 2 inches figured into the "coolness/comfort trump" anyway. Do it man! grin


Yes, I'm thinking between 2" and 3"! Coolness yes! lol


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Of course, I myself being 5'7" could certainly drive it for you if needed.... lol


I'm sure you would love that shift


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Re: My Early Dodge
wookee #334207 October 15th 2009 7:33 am
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Originally Posted by wookee
That panel has a pretty good angle towards the rear of the van.
Wouldn't taking 3 inches from there also make the rear corners tilt in more or a section have to be added to the roof section?.......
In that area you will also have to deal with the dash board......I am glad it's made of metal too......


Yes, that section would have to be tilted in somewhat and the nose section would have to be modified as well. The dash doesn't bother me, because I had already planned on changing that.


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Re: My Early Dodge
Superbeast #334208 October 15th 2009 7:34 am
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Originally Posted by Superbeast
OK! So here is a photochop that Brad did for me last night. This is really close to what it would look like.

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Thanx a bunch buddy!


No problemo. Stay tuned for wheels and tires, and a hammered stance.


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Re: My Early Dodge
ScarletteWidowDodge #334209 October 15th 2009 7:38 am
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Originally Posted by downie519
I have never done anything like this, so my advice may be no good. I would think maybe leaving the rear at or near factory height and dropping the front to where it is in the photoshopped picks to give it a slammed down look in the front? Like I always say, i have many ideas but never enuff money or experience to try them



That would work too, but also be a little more difficult. It would really make the angle chop seem a lot more drastic.


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Re: My Early Dodge
Dodges 3 #334210 October 15th 2009 7:41 am
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Originally Posted by Dodges 3
No problemo. Stay tuned for wheels and tires, and a hammered stance.


Sweet, Now that's what I'm talking about grin


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Re: My Early Dodge
Superbeast #334247 October 15th 2009 11:25 am
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I know all of this is still in the plannig stages.
I was looking at this A100 picture.

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I could not help but notice the angles of the top line.
they tilt in on the sides as well as across the front.
the little point going on at the nose will have to be worked as well as a top door hinge.
I know there are answers to all of the probelms I pointed out
After looking at all of this it might just be easier to take the tree inches out of the center of the belt line and deal with a head lights change.......
That could be as sinple as losing the huge pie pan stock head light trim and "frenching" the stock headlights.....
This also would not change the angle of your a pillar.......

I guess easier should not even be considered when you are going radical custom..........LOL

........Wookee


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Re: My Early Dodge
wookee #334284 October 15th 2009 1:19 pm
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haha It's really not that big of a deal. The A-pillar is already going to move because of the chop. I'd just have to put a slice in the nose section to pull it in. I think doing it in the rounded area would be a major hassle to make the curve uniform again. I'm planning on getting rid of the pie plates, just not sure exactly how yet.


Ken Schwarz
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Van Clan Plus One, Canada
Manse Vans, Finland
Rebel Vanners, N.J. "USA"
Toopa Sinner Tribe, N.C.

www.showvans.com

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/360991

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Re: My Early Dodge
Superbeast #334288 October 15th 2009 1:30 pm
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Rather than pull the a-pillar, section the roof. If it's already getting cramped it'll save an inch or two on each side. I've done them both ways and it's a much bigger pain to add metal to the roof, but it looks nicer.

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