[Z06] ZO6 Convertables??
01-22-2006, 07:06 PM
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ZO6 Convertables??
I was at MTI last week and saw these. They belong to a father and son that wanted ZO6 convertables. Since Chevy doesn't build them, they decided to build them themselves. They purchased all factory ZO6 body panels and had them installed and dropped both cars at MTI for 427s!!
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01-22-2006, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by headup
Unbelievable! I don't believe they did the brakes or the seats yet. Wonder if it would have been less to start from a Z and have the vert conversion?
01-22-2006, 07:52 PM
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Actually, that's a very clever option for the mod types. It's not for me, but with LS7 crate engines available, we'll probably see this more and more.......not bad. 
01-22-2006, 07:56 PM
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Was toying with the same idea, until I saw the price of the front quarter panels. The nose, rear bumper and rear quarter panels were dirt cheap.
Looks like they need the correct offset rim in the front, the one they have looks to tucked in.
Looks like they need the correct offset rim in the front, the one they have looks to tucked in.
01-22-2006, 08:02 PM
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Looks are one thing.............being a Z06 is another. They should have just bought Z06's.............to heck with the vert...............I bet those guys in the wrecked Z06's are glad they had a solid top.............
01-22-2006, 08:07 PM
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I like coupes myself, that way when you roll the car your mellon doesnt get lopped off
SW DID YOUR black camaro make into the recent HOt Rod magazine? or what mag was or is it going to be in? I want to check it out
SW DID YOUR black camaro make into the recent HOt Rod magazine? or what mag was or is it going to be in? I want to check it out
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01-22-2006, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyCrackcorn
I like coupes myself, that way when you roll the car your mellon doesnt get lopped off
SW DID YOUR black camaro make into the recent HOt Rod magazine? or what mag was or is it going to be in? I want to check it out
SW DID YOUR black camaro make into the recent HOt Rod magazine? or what mag was or is it going to be in? I want to check it out
SW
01-22-2006, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by vegasdude
Looks are one thing.............being a Z06 is another. They should have just bought Z06's.............to heck with the vert...............I bet those guys in the wrecked Z06's are glad they had a solid top.............
With the top up of course.
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01-22-2006, 08:42 PM
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This is actually my future plan, but I will not place the badges on a non-Z06. Reason? I'm not taking any $50K+ cars on the track anymore. I'll have a "GT" car for the street and some type of track dog that I won't cry over if I put her into the wall.
01-23-2006, 12:12 AM
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My last 5 corvettes were all convertibles, ergo I love ragtops.
That being said, I think Z06 Verts whether they're factory or not, lose that intimidating stance and look they currently have.
SW, thanks for posting the pics! Any with the top down?
Mike
That being said, I think Z06 Verts whether they're factory or not, lose that intimidating stance and look they currently have.
SW, thanks for posting the pics! Any with the top down?
Mike
01-23-2006, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeffvette
Was toying with the same idea, until I saw the price of the front quarter panels. The nose, rear bumper and rear quarter panels were dirt cheap.
Looks like they need the correct offset rim in the front, the one they have looks to tucked in.
Looks like they need the correct offset rim in the front, the one they have looks to tucked in.
01-23-2006, 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by lt1george
I thought the rear bumper was exactly the same,just spoiler is taller.I think they did a GREAT job in making not one but two "Z06" convertibles.Let the NCRS figure this one out in 20 years. LOL. Save the Wave.>George
For some reason there is a part number specifically for the Z06. I'm not sure why.
The rear fenders were under 250. Wach bumper was around 350 and the front fenders were 1,200 each
01-23-2006, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Short-Throw
My last 5 corvettes were all convertibles, ergo I love ragtops.
That being said, I think Z06 Verts whether they're factory or not, lose that intimidating stance and look they currently have.
SW, thanks for posting the pics! Any with the top down?
Mike
That being said, I think Z06 Verts whether they're factory or not, lose that intimidating stance and look they currently have.
SW, thanks for posting the pics! Any with the top down?
Mike
Btw, those are factory ZO6 wheels also.
SW
01-23-2006, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by SW
Sorry Mike, no top down pictures..
Btw, those are factory ZO6 wheels also.
SW
Btw, those are factory ZO6 wheels also.
SW
01-23-2006, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by lt1george
Did you change rear bumper, or use the original bumper ??? You did a SUPER nice job. I Love it.>George
