Worst trends in hot rodding over the years

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I recall some post like this but its always funny to recall what was hot in the past that is definitely not hot now. Does anyone remember the very short lived (maybe very early 70's) trend that had the car body about 4 feet high and all the running gear down low and chromed out? I think Hot Rod did a story on how the center of gravity was still low enough to race but i can only imagine the editors thoughts of actually putting this on the cover one month.
i cant even find any pics. Not sure what they called it. How about LAME! Right up there with neon wiper arms and little 6" rubber whip antennas. Lets see em!
 
Ok Ill start. Not quite what I was looking for but kinda close. Imagine this without the rake!

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I hate those diesel trucks that are lifted and run on 24 x 10" wheels and low profile tires.
Remember the mini truck trend of the 80s? Lowered so much, they couldn't clear a McDonalds cheeseburger...Fog lights no brighter than a dim candle, blue dots in the taillights.
Earlier still....the 70s with the leaf spring shackles, the chrome side pipes, sun visors above the windshield, big, long antennas, airbrushed graphics, tires sticking waaaaay out past the body,
 
I never liked low riders but I respect that the owners are car enthusiasts.
 
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