a highboy rod is one in which the body sits on top of the frame in the original configuration.
a low boy is one in which the body is "channelled" which means it is set lower, over the frame. channeling makes a car look a lot lower and sleeker. doing it is very complicated as you have to reconstruct the floor at a new location and redo all the body mount points without destroying the ability to open and close things like doors and trunk lids.
a lowboy looks very cool though. i wonder though how many of them you can sit in and drive comfortably.
tom w
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.  [SIGPIC]
..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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