For anyone who wondered what tail fins would look like on a new car...

Buick61 · 12-26-2007, 12:43 PM

http://www.fabulousfurnitureon28.com/merc.html

Sad that so many old cars got butchered for this.

**GMCSonoma** · 12-26-2007, 01:00 PM

More money than brain cells...

Smaart Aas Saabr · 12-26-2007, 01:39 PM

That's not like they destroyed a perfectly good car... well unless you count the Marquis.

dauntlessVsix · 12-26-2007, 08:05 PM

Reminds me of these: http://www.easyrods.com/index.htm

knightfan26917 · 12-27-2007, 12:15 AM

Oh
My
Goodness

I don't know whether to laugh ... or to cry ... at that.....

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2b2 · 12-27-2007, 12:57 AM

although their project isn't to my taste,
I soooooo want to do a remake of a Panther... or 6
...yeah, 6!

91 s-10baja · 12-27-2007, 01:01 AM

I am embarrased for the creators

rearden82 · 12-27-2007, 08:25 PM

Compared to what I've seen, that's downright gorgeous. Check THESE out:

Those atrocities are based on an 83-86 Cougar, 89-97 Cougar, and a recent Town Car. I've also seen Mustangs and F-bodies ruined in a similar fashion.

BrickTamland · 12-28-2007, 01:07 PM

Remember the pimpmobile from Live and Let Die?

Corvorado - Corvette underpinnings with a Cadillac body.

That thing has some big tailfins.

likearock00 · 12-28-2007, 01:19 PM

I saw a show one time that said when tail fins were originally designed, they were called vertical stabilizers similar to airplanes meant to control the ride of the vehicle.

Do you think it helps this boat??

Buick61 · 12-28-2007, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrickTamland

Remember the pimpmobile from Live and Let Die?

Corvorado - Corvette underpinnings with a Cadillac body.

That thing has some big tailfins.

Here's that thing in color.

tomprice · 12-29-2007, 05:21 AM

I think the worst thing about it is possibly the first drawings!

I mean...well...hardly professional planning is it?!

roberto57 · 01-04-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rearden82

Compared to what I've seen, that's downright gorgeous. Check THESE out:

I have seen one of these on the road. What are those things called?

12-26-2007, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
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BrickTamland 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waterville, OH Drives: 2007 Mazda 3 s Posts: 6,102	Re: For anyone who wondered what tail fins would look like on a new car... Remember the pimpmobile from Live and Let Die? Corvorado - Corvette underpinnings with a Cadillac body. That thing has some big tailfins. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own. Current: Galaxy Gray 2007 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring Former: Super Black 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Brilliant Blue Metallic 1995 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

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likearock00 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 8,437	Re: For anyone who wondered what tail fins would look like on a new car... I saw a show one time that said when tail fins were originally designed, they were called vertical stabilizers similar to airplanes meant to control the ride of the vehicle. Do you think it helps this boat?? __________________ Not even worth putting one up.

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