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    It might be exactly what the builder wanted: with complete disregard to established trends.

    Critiquing the engineering:
    Very long wheel base. Should be quite stable, unlikely to lift front end on launch.

    Engine and transmission is underslung. This will provide an excellent, low center of gravity despite the cab position. Near zero ground clearance for the oil pan and bell housing. A speed bump could rip the pan wide open, but that seems an accepted norm for current "in the weeds" building trends.

    Ladder bar rear end, another handling plus. The bat wings, although not visible, appear to have very little ground clearance, huge hazard.

    Cab position will give additional driver visibility. Huge plus in traffic.

    Too often we focus on aesthetics, thereby overlooking the engineering.
    Last edited by firebird77clone; 08-07-2018 at 10:21 AM.
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    Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
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