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eTiMaGo · 02-06-2007, 07:34 AM

main different is the bigger arches and rims, and the lower, more slung-back roof line. Small differences, but it could be done with someone experienced in welding

60 Somethings · 02-06-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

main different is the bigger arches and rims, and the lower, more slung-back roof line. Small differences, but it could be done with someone experienced in welding

I think the old hot-rodders term for lowering the roofline like that is that it needs to be "chopped". The drawing is far sleeker than the actual production model - as is usually the case.

60 Somethings · 02-06-2007, 09:23 PM

Had one of those Ahh-ha moments today.

We were walking back from coffee this afternoon when an Echo drove by. It was then it dawned on me as to why I didn't see the car in the 1999 Italian Design Magazine as a one that had been imported to America.

It is a 4-Dr hatchback and all the Echo's here are Sedans (both 2 & 4 door models). Very different look.

02-06-2007, 07:34 AM	#1
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02-06-2007, 09:23 PM	#3
60 Somethings Old Folks View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB, 2006 4Runner V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver, USA Posts: 222	Had one of those Ahh-ha moments today. We were walking back from coffee this afternoon when an Echo drove by. It was then it dawned on me as to why I didn't see the car in the 1999 Italian Design Magazine as a one that had been imported to America. It is a 4-Dr hatchback and all the Echo's here are Sedans (both 2 & 4 door models). Very different look. __________________ We are the proud owners YARI - He's a loaded Silver LB with ATTITUDE!

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