StingRay Ray- No turning back
Drifting
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From: Hamilton NJ
Kinda like a reverse morph of the C1 into the C2 when the early 60's cars (60 - 62??) had the C2-ish rear with the C1 front. You gonna put chrome bumpers on the rear or do some cool custom molded affair?
Best of luck
Best of luck
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Correct. The car is a 1977. As far as the hood, I have a flip front end with an L-88 hood. I'm really amazed at how some of the body lines match up. I should have the front end trial fitted by the end of the weekend. The buttresses are going. Will have a roof line similar to a c3vert hardtop.
I photoshopped it to a the ride height I plan and wanted to see it with larger diameter wheels. I have a set of staggered 19" tires that I will be putting on it. Thanks for all of the positive comments.
Scott
I photoshopped it to a the ride height I plan and wanted to see it with larger diameter wheels. I have a set of staggered 19" tires that I will be putting on it. Thanks for all of the positive comments.
Scott
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From: Jersey
Cool. I really like it, and yes I think your crazy.
You probably already know this, but when comparing to the rendering, it looks like the rear clip needs to come down another 3 or 4 inches so the "bumper", fenders, and wheel openings are at the right height in relation to the center of the rear axle. At that point the rear deck won't line up, but I would worry about the deck and butresses after the clip is set at the right height.
Keep it coming. You're inspiring me to chop my 82 into a vert.
You probably already know this, but when comparing to the rendering, it looks like the rear clip needs to come down another 3 or 4 inches so the "bumper", fenders, and wheel openings are at the right height in relation to the center of the rear axle. At that point the rear deck won't line up, but I would worry about the deck and butresses after the clip is set at the right height.
Keep it coming. You're inspiring me to chop my 82 into a vert.
Last edited by Black 82; Aug 23, 2007 at 10:33 AM.
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Safety Car
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From: Jennings LA
also done with a C4
this is one being done with a C4 as a platform
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1735503
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1735503
Le Mans Master
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From: Peekskill NY
I'm usually not big on grafting body parts from different generations, but this does look like it has a lot of potential. Pay real close attention to how body lines, bumpers, etc all line up and work together so you have a seamless integration and not a frankenstein. Work slow and don't be afraid to do things over till it's right.
Fun project. Glenn
Fun project. Glenn
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From: Bay Area CA
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Melting Slicks
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Allright. It's cool. and with near 1/4 million C3s on the road today, one less ain't gonna hurt anybody. The amount of time it's gonna take to get ti to work is going to more then cover any critisizem that might get said about the idea. Go for it 
. will be one of a kind,, for sure!
. will be one of a kind,, for sure!
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From: Lawson Missouri
IT"S WORTH IT! Keep pushin on.
We are watching! 
Last edited by SHOWME; Aug 25, 2007 at 09:15 AM.