Correct vs. Modified?
Racer
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From: Boulder CO
This was a real dilemma for me. I love the stock look. But, I also like to drive my car and '72 technology does leave a little to be desired in some areas. My next mod is going to be a significant upgrade to the brakes because I don't really enjoy that adrenaline rush when trying to stop from speed!
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by cmb13
I didn't make up the term....in fact, the forum has an entire section called Factory Correct Restoration. The NCRS uses the term as well. Am I using the term incorrectly? If I am, I apologize. Chances are, I'll be going the modified route, so I certainly would never have meant to offend.
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
Oh boy...there are some of the NCRS types that get nuts if anything is a tiny bit different from the factory. The use of "correct" may be correct in this case, but I think if you want a good poll "stock v. modified" sounds better. "Correct" sounds like the other option is wrong. Just my $0.02.
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by Corey_68
Stock is boring to me, why have a sports car that will get beat by a stock 4cylinder Honda IMO. Depends on the owner, but I CAN see how someone would want a stock car.
Though I like my car appearing stock with hidden mods (internal like cams, heads, etc.
No mods that can't be returned to stock if so wish.
Though I like my car appearing stock with hidden mods (internal like cams, heads, etc.
No mods that can't be returned to stock if so wish.
Your '68 is very hot! Glad you rescued it from Katrina. I see you've got Stingray badges on it - now that wasn't stock for '68, was it? Did you drill or do they go on with some kind of adhesive? I'm just asking because, as stupid as it sounds, I was taking '68's off my list b/c they didn't have Stingray badges, but if it's cool to just pop them on maybe I'll expand my choices. I guess it's no different than putting different hoods on, etc.
Race Director
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
Ci 6, 8 & 10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I left the body stock appearing on mine. Aside from that, the matching numbers block has aluminum heads, intake and water pump. It also has a small cam just to bump it up a little. The original 4 speed is setting in the garage and a 5 speed OD has taken its place. The car was originally manual steering. That has changed to factory PS and now to Rack and pinion PS. The original seats were vinyl with lap belts only. It now has 100% leather covers and late model camaro seat belts that cover lap and shoulder. The car left the factory donneybrook green. It was white when I got it, so I eventually got around to changing it to black, a non factory color.
My car was mostly stock when I got it but I figured I was going to have the car for a long time so I might as well build it like I think it should be. The car starts the first time everytime. Never runs hot and has been dead reliable so far. I am well pleased with the way it has turned out. Plus I still have a few ideas I would like to try, maybe FI at one point.
My car was mostly stock when I got it but I figured I was going to have the car for a long time so I might as well build it like I think it should be. The car starts the first time everytime. Never runs hot and has been dead reliable so far. I am well pleased with the way it has turned out. Plus I still have a few ideas I would like to try, maybe FI at one point.
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Drifting
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I believe cars should be built to the owner's tastes and preferences.
EXCEPTION:
If you are building a car for resale and you are in possession of a rare factory combination then you should rebuild it to its orginal specs.
EXCEPTION:
If you are building a car for resale and you are in possession of a rare factory combination then you should rebuild it to its orginal specs.
Safety Car
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From: Some Beautiful Place Sunny and Amazing One
The finding of an original stock C3 is the exception and not the norm. It is hard to find an excellent original engine or motor, a C3 working radio or an original C3 wiper door with all of their related components.
If you have an original C3 Corvette, Why do you want to modify it?
Personally, I prefer to restore a C3 as required by NCRS over to modify an original C3.
If you have an original C3 Corvette, Why do you want to modify it?
Personally, I prefer to restore a C3 as required by NCRS over to modify an original C3.
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by c3dreamer
The finding of an original stock C3 is the exception and not the norm. It is hard to find an excellent original engine or motor, a C3 working radio or an original C3 wiper door with all of their related components.
If you have an original C3 Corvette, Why do you want to modify it?
Personally, I prefer to restore a C3 as required by NCRS over to modify an original C3.
If you have an original C3 Corvette, Why do you want to modify it?
Personally, I prefer to restore a C3 as required by NCRS over to modify an original C3.
Race Director
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From: Corsicana, Tx
2020 C2 of the Year - Modified Winner
2020 Corvette of the Year (performance mods)
C2 of Year Winner (performance mods) 2019
2017 C2 of Year Finalist
I went ALL STOCK 100% original matching numbers on mine! That's the best way!!
Ok....I'm sure some of the numbers match something somewhere, but they sure weren't anything Chevrolet touched!
Not worried about resale...don't intend to sell it.
Build it the way you want it..then whatever you do DRIVE it!!
JIM
Ok....I'm sure some of the numbers match something somewhere, but they sure weren't anything Chevrolet touched!
Not worried about resale...don't intend to sell it.
Build it the way you want it..then whatever you do DRIVE it!!
JIM
Pro
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From: Shoreline WA
Originally Posted by ahoover
I think it depends.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Burlington WI
Modified for me...
I appreciate the NCRS approach to the hobby but I dont care if its Harleys or Cars I cant and wont leave them alone. I make the vehicle mine.
It seems most of the NCRS cars and a lot that arent only get driven when the planets are properly aligned. That's not what I bought mine for.
It's got wheels and it's meant to be driven.
I do have a Vette that never gets driven, but it's a 1/18th scale diecast model.
It seems most of the NCRS cars and a lot that arent only get driven when the planets are properly aligned. That's not what I bought mine for.
It's got wheels and it's meant to be driven.
I do have a Vette that never gets driven, but it's a 1/18th scale diecast model.
Le Mans Master
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From: Pine Bluff Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-‘19-'20-'21
Originally Posted by Graemeinvette
Stock Appearance.
Drifting
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From: Celeste Texas
I voted for modified but my first car I built to NCRS Top Flight condition. After that I have a new respect for original cars. I thought the original route was definately harder. On that one I spent an incredible amount of time chasing original parts. This car just gets whatever I can find that is strong enough or chrome.
Do yours however you want it.
Bill
Do yours however you want it.
Bill
Safety Car
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From: Indianapolis IN
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Unmodified
C4 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
Originally Posted by 454_71Stingray
Personally I like it to look stock but have internals changed, Cam, Compression, etc. things you cant tell have been altered by looking at it...
I kept the "look" stock, inside and out...I think GM did that part right. As for the engine, mine had an NOM 350...I scrapped it for a 454 from a 1 ton PU. (Again, until you check the numbers---it looks bone stock) I don't care if the #'s don't match. This car would have been a "parts" car had I not bought it and brought it back...so the way I see it, the value did nothing but go UP with the work I've done to it.
The best part is, I won't be afraid to drive it once it's done!
Last edited by Red86Z51; Apr 12, 2006 at 09:03 AM.
The ORIGINAL and bestest
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From: Toronto Ontario
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I think you should build it the way you want to. Nothing on my car is stock, everything I have done can be removed. If I or someone else in the future decides they want an NCRS car, it is easily returned.
