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NeilBlanchard · 01-24-2011, 05:57 PM

I've started a SketchUp model of the Dolphin, but I think I need to redo much of what I have. The rear transom is too wide. But, this should look familiar!

I think the overall profile is close (I traced a photograph) and the scale is pretty close -- the 1997 Geo Metro uses 13" rims, right? Or are they 14"? The overall length of the model is 16' 9 1/2" which seems to be pretty close. I'm hoping to hear back from Dave Cloud with some hard dimensions, and higher resolution photos.

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NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	I've started a SketchUp model of the Dolphin, but I think I need to redo much of what I have. The rear transom is too wide. But, this should look familiar! I think the overall profile is close (I traced a photograph) and the scale is pretty close -- the 1997 Geo Metro uses 13" rims, right? Or are they 14"? The overall length of the model is 16' 9 1/2" which seems to be pretty close. I'm hoping to hear back from Dave Cloud with some hard dimensions, and higher resolution photos. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/