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I finally got around to getting some new pictures of the vette complete. so as a reminder here is the
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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Thank you for coming to the rescue of that poor white Corvette.
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looks 100% better!!!
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Originally Posted by danboback
looks 100% better!!!
the steering wheel looks sweet
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what an AWESOME transformation, great job
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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You would never know it was the same vette if it were not for the before and after pics. Great job. Something to be proud of.
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looks 100% better!!!

It looks a 1,000 times better, nice work!! You should be very proud of the work you've done, a complete transformation of one ugly POS into a real kickass looking ride!
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Thanks for saving another C3
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I think you get extra points for that!!
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Man! What a transformation. What happened to the prvious owner who did the previous mods? Drug overdose? Mental hospital?
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You would never know it was the same vette if it were not for the before and after pics. Great job. Something to be proud of.
Did you do the body work? Looks great.
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Awsome transformation. It actually looks like a Corvett now! Great job
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Did you do the body work? Looks great.
Yes i did the body work, paint and interior. The car has been finished since aug 1 i just now got around to getting pictures. I did all of the work in under 1 year
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Nice! I like the front and rear sections glassed onto the body. Glad to see you took the side ducts off also.
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Nice! I like the front and rear sections glassed onto the body. Glad to see you took the side ducts off also.
I did not take the side ducts off i molded them in to look like fins they are still there and functional. They bring in air and let air out.
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I still can't believe someone ever did that to a corvette!!!! Awesome job! Your my Hero!
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You did a great job on bring it back to life,its screaming for 17 or 18 inch rims.
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