Let's Talk About Customizing
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From: Baytown Texas
Let's Talk About Customizing
This topic was started on another thread the other day and the pic below was posted. It got me thinking about doing some different things. I would like to get thoughts, ideas, pics of things ya'll have done to make your C3's (exterior or interior) stand out or look different.
I'll start with what came to mind from the pic. It looks to me like the rear of a 70-73 was grafted onto a 80-82 and the bumper humps were smoothed out. I really like the look but think the front doesn't match. I think it would look good with a C6 style front bumper and possably C6 tail lights. Any other thoughts?
I'll start with what came to mind from the pic. It looks to me like the rear of a 70-73 was grafted onto a 80-82 and the bumper humps were smoothed out. I really like the look but think the front doesn't match. I think it would look good with a C6 style front bumper and possably C6 tail lights. Any other thoughts?
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From: westland mi
[QUOTE=onaqwst]
rosslato took the pic
rosslato took the pic
Yer killing me here
w/the "rosslato took the pic". u have my permission to use the pics i took of the "Green Hornet" w/out giving me credit.
R....
rosslato took the pic
rosslato took the pic
Yer killing me here
w/the "rosslato took the pic". u have my permission to use the pics i took of the "Green Hornet" w/out giving me credit. R....
Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
my rims and tires probably cost less than what people paid for the ttII's....it's about who you know
what i did
shaved the door handles/locks/antenna/mirrors/alarm key/emblems/side marker lights
molded the bumpers
wanted to cut the bumperettes off but didnt have the kahonies to do it....
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what i did
shaved the door handles/locks/antenna/mirrors/alarm key/emblems/side marker lights
molded the bumpers
wanted to cut the bumperettes off but didnt have the kahonies to do it....
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From: out of nowhere
Originally Posted by onaqwst
my rims and tires probably cost less than what people paid for the ttII's....it's about who you know
what i did
shaved the door handles/locks/antenna/mirrors/alarm key/emblems/side marker lights
molded the bumpers
wanted to cut the bumperettes off but didnt have the kahonies to do it....
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what i did
shaved the door handles/locks/antenna/mirrors/alarm key/emblems/side marker lights
molded the bumpers
wanted to cut the bumperettes off but didnt have the kahonies to do it....
b
Safety Car
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by onaqwst
my rims and tires probably cost less than what people paid for the ttII's....it's about who you know
what i did
shaved the door handles/locks/antenna/mirrors/alarm key/emblems/side marker lights
molded the bumpers
wanted to cut the bumperettes off but didnt have the kahonies to do it....
b
what i did
shaved the door handles/locks/antenna/mirrors/alarm key/emblems/side marker lights
molded the bumpers
wanted to cut the bumperettes off but didnt have the kahonies to do it....
b
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i'm still working on the door poppers.... and i just purchased some small side mirrors to post on the pillars........ i'f i dont like the pillar mirros, i'll get a new set of sport mirrors......
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I like that, even the color. Wheels gotta go 
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wish i had a garage to work in...... i would change a few things before the repaint.......bumperettes/etc..... man........maybe once i get the motor running i'll find a place for a month to make a few some changes
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Being the one who had that picture...i like it, but i agree. I think the front needs shortened to match...a concept i've long toyed with but i just havent come up with a GOOD, classy way to do it without getting flamed and called rice by a purist. I was gonna cut the fenders at mid wheel well, and apply a 73 front end, but after i thought about it i sold the clip i bought to do this with to a guy here on the forum and said screw it...So, Still workin on it.
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You can't worry about being flamed too much.There will allways be someone who has different ideas. when you customize a car you make the changes that YOU want and don't cut corners or compromize your ideas. Most of the customs that look bad are that way because someone got in a hurry,lost interest and changed hands,ran out of money and settled for a less attractive mod,or got lazy.Bottomline is that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.(Some eyes are 20/20,some are not.)
Randy
You can't worry about being flamed too much.There will allways be someone who has different ideas. when you customize a car you make the changes that YOU want and don't cut corners or compromize your ideas. Most of the customs that look bad are that way because someone got in a hurry,lost interest and changed hands,ran out of money and settled for a less attractive mod,or got lazy.Bottomline is that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.(Some eyes are 20/20,some are not.)Randy
Last edited by SHOWME; Dec 8, 2006 at 10:32 AM.
