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Old 01-08-2003, 10:35 PM
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What nobody has said yet is that the FIA cars were basically a slabside on steroids. The rules allowed bigger tires so out came the fenders to accommodate them. The door cutback was because of the rear fender extension and reshape on an existing body. The 427 doors were designed with the fender change already in mind.

As with everything in racing, nothing was there that didn't serve a purpose. The FIA cars were purpose built and look it.

A friend here in Portland owns one and it is quite the piece of work. Quick too!!

Al
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