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StingRay Ray- No turning back

Old 08-20-2007, 09:02 PM
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Rough. Real rough. But I'm finally getting the ball rolling. Can't permanently fix it until I get the front on to make sure body lines work. I will keep kind of a photo journal for those who are interested. I know most of you think I'm crazy. Maybe I am a little. But I have a ton of fun doing stuff like this. Can't leave anything alone.



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Old 08-20-2007, 09:58 PM
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wow, that actually looks real good.
Old 08-20-2007, 11:15 PM
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Definitely going to follow this thread, did you decide which way you were going? I really liked this idea when you had the other thread!

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1754468


Old 08-20-2007, 11:27 PM
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Very interesting. Maybe a vert.in the future?
Old 08-21-2007, 12:35 AM
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Cool! Something a little different.

IMO, Lose the flying buttresses in the back - chop 'em like the red picture.
Old 08-21-2007, 03:12 AM
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nice! i say keep the rear butresses and front fender flares. or else it'll just look like a bastardized c2
Old 08-21-2007, 07:07 AM
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looking good
Old 08-21-2007, 07:13 AM
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Looks good so far
Old 08-21-2007, 09:05 AM
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Very interesting project! Please keep us up to date on your progress.
Old 08-21-2007, 11:10 AM
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I like it! Keep us in the loop.
Old 08-21-2007, 11:33 AM
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Great project

I can't wait to see the result
Old 08-21-2007, 11:52 AM
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Very interesting!
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finally, a modded C3 that that has the potential to look good. Keep the updates coming!
Old 08-21-2007, 12:42 PM
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I like the lines from the side. Curious to see how the back deck comes out.
Old 08-21-2007, 01:28 PM
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I'm glad you didn't listen to any of the haters........that's going to be nice
Old 08-21-2007, 03:02 PM
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looks really good,keep us updated with pics
are you gonna stretch the roof like the C3 ore cut it?
Old 08-22-2007, 03:52 AM
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Pretty cool...I'm going to be watching to see how it works out.

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Old 08-22-2007, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by swoodard23
Rough. Real rough. But I'm finally getting the ball rolling. Can't permanently fix it until I get the front on to make sure body lines work. I will keep kind of a photo journal for those who are interested. I know most of you think I'm crazy. Maybe I am a little. But I have a ton of fun doing stuff like this. Can't leave anything alone.
Scott
Just curious to what year C-3 was used here from the doors forward. The color dark blue in the picture looks very similar to the Dark Blue on my '73 Coupe. Since you don't have your profile filled out I have no idea of what year C-3 you started with. Keep us posted to your progress and find some time to fill at your profile so we get to know you better on this forum.
Old 08-22-2007, 05:16 AM
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It looks like a '77
Old 08-22-2007, 05:52 AM
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I think you have the majority of the Forum Member's backing you on this one. Always a couple of nay sayers.
Go for it and keep us posted with lots of photos.
Not too fond of the bubble back window on this project, but I do think something needs to be done with the squared off look of the current version. Love the looks of a convertible!

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