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Caravan/pickup Chop Conversion Caravan/Pickup chop conversion

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Posted 16 September 2006 - 07:06 PM

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I sent a letter to Chrysler several years ago and a tube of drawings. They sent them back and said they couldn't accept my designs, even though the letter clearly gave away my rights to the design. Enjoy! Greg K. CooperHuntsville, Alabama Attached File  1_caravan_truck_front_yellow.jpg (59.17K)
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Posted 17 September 2006 - 08:24 AM

Nice drawings, but Caravan styling has never been its selling point. These conversions take a lot out of the utility of a van, which is what we typically buy them for.

I do, however, really like the grille update.
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Posted 22 September 2006 - 09:33 AM

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those side windows are WAY too big for a truck and look out of proportion. especially with the current styling trend in automotive design envolving shorter windows and higher side panels, like in the Rampage concept truck below

http://www.dodgeboy.net/news/rampage/images/CN006_013DG.jpg
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Posted 22 September 2006 - 04:11 PM

View Postgkcooper, on Sep 16 2006, 08:06 PM, said:

I sent a letter to Chrysler several years ago and a tube of drawings. They sent them back and said they couldn't accept my designs, even though the letter clearly gave away my rights to the design. Enjoy! Greg K. CooperHuntsville, Alabama Attachment attachmentAttachment attachmentAttachment attachmentAttachment attachmentAttachment attachment
Nice work.....couple of comments:



1. The short cab and quad cab B and C pillar location will not provide enough room for the seat travel (I assume you kept the proportions of the minivan-looks like you did).



2. The Quad cab version will allow the rear seat passenger's head to violate the space claim of the rear glass (which is why the Dakota Quad Cab had the funny looking setback rear glass, when viewed from the side).



3. The short and long box shown (assuming the structure would be modified in the same manner as the MJ Jeep Comanche pickup) are QUITE GOOD! They would beat the heck out of the Honda thingie that is attempting to be sold today.



4. The "egg" design you used is quite pleasing to me, however, that style does not fit today's "lead sled" style.



5. Nice predicessor to the Rampage showcar!



Best regards....
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