Dec 13, 2009: Maniwa

xoxoxoBruce · 12-13-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by richlevy

Actually, if I remember correctly, wasn't there a British car that was built on a wood chassis? Was it the Cooper Mini or something else?

Morgan. Some had three wheels, too.
Actually, prewar American cars had nearly as much wood as metal. You just couldn't see it, except on the woodies.

Gravdigr · 12-13-2009, 01:27 PM

Lotsa sharp corners and edges. Hell in even a minor fender-bender, or bumper-thumper. I woodn't want one.

glatt · 12-14-2009, 08:26 AM

Wood can be made to look much more streamlined and beautiful than that. Just look at any wooden boat. This thing is ugly and clunky looking.

dar512 · 12-14-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Wood can be made to look much more streamlined and beautiful than that. Just look at any wooden boat. This thing is ugly and clunky looking.

I suspect this is made to appeal to the steampunk types. Their stuff is purposely clunky.

glatt · 12-14-2009, 08:54 AM

I thought steampunk hardware virtually always has brass as a major component.

dar512 · 12-14-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by glatt

I thought steampunk hardware virtually always has brass as a major component.

Or metal of some sort. I wouldn't call this steampunk exactly, but I think that was the vibe they were going for.

It looks like something a Keebler elf would drive.

xoxoxoBruce · 12-14-2009, 11:00 AM

It just dawned on me, they're following the style of custom vans, in Japan.

12-13-2009, 01:27 PM	#2
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12-14-2009, 11:00 AM	#7
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12-14-2009, 08:26 AM	#3
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Wood can be made to look much more streamlined and beautiful than that. Just look at any wooden boat. This thing is ugly and clunky looking.

12-14-2009, 08:54 AM	#5
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I thought steampunk hardware virtually always has brass as a major component.

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