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Old 01-19-2012, 07:55 PM
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Default My winter project has begun - ZR1 front end conversion

Well I finally dropped of my 2010 CG coupe (a couple of days ago) for the ZR1 front end conversion using SLP fenders. I also am having to replace the passenger's side rocker panel as I damaged it when the car slipped off of a jack.

All of the interior is out of the car because of the mess, and I am doing a complete audio upgrade as soon as the body mods are done.

As progress is made I will add photos to this thread.

On a preliminary fitting the SLP fenders seem to fit fairly well but I will reserve final judgement until it is finished and get input from my body guy about how much additional work (if any) is required to make it look 100% right.

I am certainly looking forward to getting this project done. This spring should be fun.













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As you already know, your car has to go through a really ugly period before it turns beautiful, and it will turn beautiful .....I will keep watching for updates.

Question: You went with SLP fenders over factory because why? Price?
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Originally Posted by Racer
As you already know, your car has to go through a really ugly period before it turns beautiful, and it will turn beautiful .....I will keep watching for updates.

Question: You went with SLP fenders over factory because why? Price?
Yes, that's it. $$$$$ I couldn't justify spending the extra $1500 for the real thing.

Unfortunately, I don't have unlimited funds and I am about to run out with all that I have done to the car.
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Your car is gonna look great!! looking forward to some finished pics. I know I would never have the ***** to do what you are doing....

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can't wait, gonna be great!!
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Look'n good.
I'll be following this thread.
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When your are finished your Coupe will be a new Vette again
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So, can you put ZR1 fenders and door panels on a GS?

Looks good. I'm sure it will turn out great.
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will be following along, its a tedious process, but rewarding, looking forward to seeing pics as you go along...
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So, can you put ZR1 fenders and door panels on a GS?

Looks good. I'm sure it will turn out great.
Thanks.

Yes, to the ZR1 fenders on a GS.

Door panels are all the same.
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Originally Posted by tonyasc6
Your car is gonna look great!! looking forward to some finished pics. I know I would never have the ***** to do what you are doing....

Tonya
I see what you did there.


OP. Nice project.
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I see what you did there.


OP. Nice project.
Yes, I caught that one as well.

Nice one Tonya.
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Hey randy looks like everything fits great you going have one nice car when the transformation done
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Originally Posted by Torchsport
I see what you did there.


OP. Nice project.
Originally Posted by ncvette_1FUNRIDE
Yes, I caught that one as well.

Nice one Tonya.


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Originally Posted by Torchsport
I see what you did there.


OP. Nice project.
Originally Posted by ncvette_1FUNRIDE
Yes, I caught that one as well.

Nice one Tonya.
Originally Posted by tonyasc6


Me too......

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......and subscribed. Looks like a lot of work, but definitely 'fun' work.
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Subscribed! Cars going to be sweet OP.
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you ever think of doing the Geiger front end instead? That is my plan


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