FIat Punto, Mongolian Rally 2014, Steampunk edge

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Permalink Reply by Pablo J. Alvarez on October 27, 2012 at 8:25pm

I have taken some time, but here I leave this monstrosity, it's just an idea, a possible trend, which can alter and change the gust of each. You can conpare the model original (right) with the modificate  one (left)

Regards

Pablo

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Permalink Reply by Matt Sully on October 28, 2012 at 6:39am

I like the ideas, keep them coming.  It maybe a monstrosity, but is it a possibility   We need to get it through the MOT system over here (United Kingdom) each year.  I feel we need to some more head scratching and tinkering.

It is not going to be a picture like the Camaro but a real life vehicle.  

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Permalink Reply by Cap'n Tony on October 31, 2012 at 2:47pm

Steampunk?  That'll be a bit of a challange as you'd need to "de-streamline" in somewhat with more vertical lines and flat glass.  I'd look at steam train and carriage designs and go from there.  Ornate metal trim, black leather with brass rivets, laquored wood, brass hooded lantern lights, maybe some wooden spoke hubcaps to simulate old wheels.  Perhaps fake smoke stacks and a false "boiler tank" as storage.Then the real hard part is making sure it'll all stand up to Central Asian roads!

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Permalink Reply by Matt Sully on October 31, 2012 at 4:09pm

Thanks for your reply.... Cap'n Tony.... We sure are doing this in the near future.  21 months to go, so all steam ahead.  I think the wooden hubcaps is a must.  We certainly will be doing some changes to the interior, with wood, leather....

I quite like the idea of fake smoke stacks.

Matt

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Permalink Reply by Cap'n Tony on October 31, 2012 at 9:17pm

Not a problem. Please post pics!

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