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Old 04-10-2021, 06:12 PM
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Default Woa, hot rodded C1- what do you think?

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.....no way.....
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Love it even the headlights
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Definitely a better car from the factory....absolutely no way it could ever be improved upon....dont know why this guy bothered
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Old 04-10-2021, 11:04 PM
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Jason is an awesome builder and painter. Little known shop in Camarillo, Ca. He painted my 61’ for me in 2002. Still looks great today. Would trust him to do any build. But now he’s gotten into more high end builds and out of my price range in these days of retirement.
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This build was featured in Hot Rod about 10 years ago. It looks like it has aged well.
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hrdp...-corvette-zr1/
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bad *** ride the front grill or lack of looks un finished to me .
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Would love to drive it. Don't like the look. But I'd buy it for 20
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Originally Posted by reno stallion
Would love to drive it. Don't like the look. But I'd buy it for 20
I feel the same. Driving it would be a blast for sure. I don't like the look at all. And I see what Fly Navy's up to....young whipper-shaper....


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Originally Posted by GTOguy
And I see what Fly Navy's up to....young whipper-shaper....
Just wanted to beat you guys to it for once!

But I do agree.....not my style but I can appreciate all the work that went into the car...I imagine it drives like a high strung go-kart.

A lot of these over the top Pro-Touring cars aren't my style, but I usually find one or two elements that I do particularly like in every build...even if its as simple as the hard line routing, or wiring solutions.
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I don't like the looks and the high HP is not for me.
(but then it is not my car)
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Looks like a blast to drive. Love the power to weight ratio. That will put a permanent grin on your face.
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For what it was built for, well done, but don't call it a 54 Corvette. It is no more a 54 Corvette than a NASCAR is a Ford or Toyota.
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^ ^ ^ Now THAT'S a good point. Best response to this thread
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Why not call it a 54 corvette it is. I'll take that over the Blue Flame any day of the week.
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