Thread: Mystery Car... ("58 - 166 MPG" streamlined Geo Metro)
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Old 07-19-2020, 07:21 PM   #85 (permalink)
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I like this example. I had a 1959 Rambler wagon in college.


Has anyone mentioned the genius behind the 1949 Airflyte? www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1949-1951-nash-airflyte
Nils Wahlberg. The Uniscope dashboard only lasted two years, but integrated heater controls became industry standard.



Beetles are routinely narrowed to bring the fenderline down. J-Bugs catalog:
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2" Narrowed Beam for Ball Joint. Ratchet Style Adjusters for use w/ DROP SPINDLES.

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The example shown looks to be 4" or more. I think it should have skirted front wheels. maybe bubble skirts.

Have we established what a Trekintosh is?
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