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This months TBN tidbit was the post saying that the retros are the ONLY car ever produced that have the same size headlights as taillights..cool to know.
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I can't WAIT to see your next mod, Greg!! We won't know if you are coming or going.Be just what you is, not what you is not. Folks what do this is the happiest lot.....Mr. Wizard the Lizard
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Robert I thought it was an interesting 'bit' of tbird trivia. Sure beats some posts..mine tooComment
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Very Astute RustyComment
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A coincidence? No, J Mays was the head designer for both cars...Quickdraw
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I knew Harry would know..any other takers?Comment
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And on the Foose Retro he used the VW headlights.
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Yes, apparently a New VW Beetle headlight (also designed by J. Mays).Originally posted by carntz View Post
'Looking to see what they did to make it fit, apparently they extended the nose about 10" because there is a large cavity in his 'Bird compared to stock.
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Making some basic measurements to confirm and assuming Foose kept the wheel opening diameter the same (30"), the forward belt line edge to the tip of the nose above the SB grille is 30". Stock measurement is 20".
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As someone said, it's not an easy do-it-yourself project.
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My measurements were accurate, but the text was not. Foos did not add anything to the upper nose area. Both the Speed Bird and stock 'Bird measures 20" (not 30") from wheel opening to nose tip.
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It appears that Foose took the lens off the stock headlight, then added the VW lens. The VW lens detaches from the housing via four retainer tabs.Last edited by Bobnoir1; Jul 5, 2020, 11:51 AM.Comment
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Bob it's encouraging to see a new member find the research button....any takers? Happy 4th to all!Comment
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2002 TB Motor Trend COTY Blue/White/Full #24737 (One of 291)
2021 Explorer XLT Sport 2.3L 300HP/310FP color RollingThunder
2015 Passat SE TDI 150HP/236FP (40MpgCity47MpgHW) 720MR
26Mpg in traffic jam. Skill required to get 40+mpg in town.Comment
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Right you are again Harry. Coincidence or not?Originally posted by Quickdraw View Post
Hermann2002 TB Motor Trend COTY Blue/White/Full #24737 (One of 291)
2021 Explorer XLT Sport 2.3L 300HP/310FP color RollingThunder
2015 Passat SE TDI 150HP/236FP (40MpgCity47MpgHW) 720MR
26Mpg in traffic jam. Skill required to get 40+mpg in town.Comment
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Plus J. Mays’ Uncle Willie made one helluva catch in the’ 54 World Series.
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And his other uncle, Lyle, played a mean keyboard with Pat Metheny for many years.Originally posted by 007Cruiser View PostComment
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