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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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The Splinter Supercar - MADE OF WOOD

Made by design student Joe Harmon in South Carolina. Not sure if it's a re-post (I looked), but boy is this thing NEAT! Full build progress pictures, blogs on construction, and video here.....

http://www.joeharmondesign.com/index.html

 
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Lets hope they spec a fire bottle.
 
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hit the gas and get a splinter in your *** !!
 
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I like the design, minus the spyker wheels...
 
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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That wooden chassis definately gives a new meaning to firewall. I do love it though, seen it awhile back, I don't believe here though.
 
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Originally Posted by tractorcrusher
I like the design, minus the spyker wheels...
The wheel centers are wood, too.

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Very cool project, but the seating position with the drivers legs in-between the suspension components is scary...
 
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Damn, Ikea makes cars now too....
 
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That is one cool project. I wish my shop class in high school would have thought of doing that.
 
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License plate will read, 'GOT WOOD'
 
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