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Aug 31, 2010 | 03:10 PM

groovyjay

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C2zr1

It was bound to happen and it seems that the boys at Heartland Customs have done it first (to this level that is). LS9 has been put into C2 before, but this car has been build to be little more than just an engine swap. I can't believe why the guys that were lucky enough to visit Carlisle this year haven't bombarded the board with pictures and videos of this bad boy!

Project build pics:

http://www.heartlandcustoms.us/C2ZR1.php

Original Presentation video:

http://carterhickmandesigns.com/clie...nd/vette_comp/

Youtube video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH1jOx36q-E

Few shots of the car at Carlisle:

Thoughts?

Aug 31, 2010 | 03:33 PM

jkuzzy

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Is that a carbon fiber body? Wow. I bet that it can boil the balonies bad.

Aug 31, 2010 | 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jkuzzy

Is that a carbon fiber body? Wow. I bet that it can boil the balonies bad.

Looks like carbon fiber over the original fiberglass. Definately a blend of materials, including a steel floor.

Nick

Aug 31, 2010 | 04:51 PM

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I saw and heard that car at Carlisle. It's an impressive build and I'm sure it's a fantastic car to drive. Aesthetically

.... both exterior and interior I really didn't like the looks of it.

Aug 31, 2010 | 05:13 PM

oldsarge

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No doubt a very badass car to drive and go fast, different kind of look, take it or leave it, for what it is.

Sep 4, 2010 | 07:16 PM

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I would love to own it. Just beautiful!

Any idea on what that thing cost to build?

Sep 4, 2010 | 07:21 PM

GreaseMonkey

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The car was sweet. Wasn't able to get close enough to get any pics though. A lot of interesting features, but I bet the guy has some jack tied up in that car.

Sep 4, 2010 | 08:43 PM

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Amazing work, real craftsmen but the car is not my cup of Tea.

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Sep 4, 2010 | 08:47 PM

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I wonder what it cost to build? The LS9 crate motor is 23,000 on it's own. Nice car.

Sep 4, 2010 | 09:47 PM

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I think they said over the loud speaker $450K, not my cup of tea.

Sep 4, 2010 | 09:52 PM

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Seems to have lost a bit in translation, Flush weatherstrip would be my first mod-

Sep 4, 2010 | 10:18 PM

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I think they said over the loud speaker $450K, not my cup of tea.

At 450K, it's not my cup of tea either.

Sep 5, 2010 | 02:30 PM

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Howz about a C1 ZR1?Dont care for this one too much either.[IMG]

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Sep 5, 2010 | 08:24 PM

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1-2-b-67L89

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I liked the 65 ZR1 that was at Corvette Carlisle. Had a stock look

Sep 5, 2010 | 09:14 PM

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some guys will love it, I hate it. Looks weird with a touch of gaudy.

Sep 6, 2010 | 12:00 AM

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Missed this one at Carlisle, but here is a pic of the red '65.

Sep 6, 2010 | 12:03 AM

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I guess I should have added the picture. Gimme a break it's late.

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Sep 6, 2010 | 12:28 AM

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RFJohnston

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I kinda liked it. I didn't like the lump they put in the inside rear tho... not even a place to carry a 6 pack (Pepsi of course)

I'd trade em my car for it tho... and learn to live with the lump...

Sep 6, 2010 | 12:53 AM

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Absolutely hate the look. The lack of the center hood stinger gives the car a weird look. While I'm sure that the workmanship is top notch, these guys aren't designers and it shows. JMHO.