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Belly Tank Lakester

A Lakester is a car with a streamlined body and with four exposed wheels. Building them became popular after World War II, they were built using old aircraft fuel tanks that were available cheaply. The fuel tank became the body of the belly tank racer, it was also fitted with a Model-T frame, wheels, a V8-60 flat-head ford engine with twin Stromberg 81 carburetors, an Eddie Meyers intake, and an electric starter. A gift from the sky and built in a backyard, this piece of hot rod ingenuity rocketed over 200mph and still does today. This rare Lakester is now being offered for sale in California, is was featured in the short film that is attached below.

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DECKED STORAGE SYSTEM

Decked is a truck and van storage system that promises great versatility. The innovative in-bed drawer system for full-sized pickups incorporates two waterproof drawers, that roll out providing easy access to tools, equipment and additional gear. Each drawer is lockable and can hold up to 200 pounds each. Installation is very easy and you won´t need to drill your truck to install the system. Several accessories, including drawer dividers and tie-down racks, are ava...
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RHINO XT

US Specialty Vehicles is a California-based boutique automaker that are bringing military style to the street. Their latest creation is the awesome Rhino XT, a modified Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with a mean new look. Inspired by the Hummer HX, the Rhino XT is virtually unrecognizable as a Wrangler, it features a highly aggressive look with massive, riveted flared fenders, rugged bumpers, reinforced FRP body panels, designer tow hooks, and a redesigned heavy-duty roll ...
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HALFBIKE 3

The team behind the popular Halfbike are back with an updated version. Halfbike is an innovative transportation tricycle, designed for short commuting trips and for leisure or fitness purposes. Halfbike 3 offers an all new riding experience that you will surely enjoy, it combines running and cycling. The new version is now lighter (19.5 pounds or 9 kilos) and more compact, has improved maneuverability, and now has drum brakes, four gears, an easy-to-use quick-releas...
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