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Topic: Why hasn't anyone done a Duke Of New York theme yet?

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All you need is a late-70s Cadillac and a couple of chandeliers- easy! Remember, Isaac Hayes played the Duke in Escape From New York. You're the Duke Of New York! You're A Number One!

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Re: Why hasn't anyone done a Duke Of New York theme yet?

I've always assumed late 70's Cadillacs were a couple tons above the weight limit.

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Re: Why hasn't anyone done a Duke Of New York theme yet?

BoB wrote:

I've always assumed late 70's Cadillacs were a couple tons above the weight limit.

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Re: Why hasn't anyone done a Duke Of New York theme yet?

would you have to tape over all the glass on the chandeliers?  that might be pain

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Re: Why hasn't anyone done a Duke Of New York theme yet?

also would the chandliers be considered a distration if done at the lamest day.

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Re: Why hasn't anyone done a Duke Of New York theme yet?

The late 70s Seville was based on the Nova, so weight limits are no problem. You can buy plastic chandeliers.

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Re: Why hasn't anyone done a Duke Of New York theme yet?

Plastic chandeliers!  big_smile

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Re: Why hasn't anyone done a Duke Of New York theme yet?

You'll need a disco ball inside the car, too.

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Re: Why hasn't anyone done a Duke Of New York theme yet?

The discoball could be used as a crude G meter.  All you need is a few fixed scales and a pointer on the ball!

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