one hacked Corvette
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2007
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considering the era it was created in, it's better looking than some I've seen. But, it's more of a testimony to a time gone by..
I don't care for the hoppers and bling boxes today, but my Dad didn't like the jacked up straight axled nose bleed rides that were prowling the streets when I first got my license.
It sure would make a cool pizza delivery truck today.
I'd drive it!
more pics of it here:
http://corvette.canney.net/webvettes...red/index.html
I don't care for the hoppers and bling boxes today, but my Dad didn't like the jacked up straight axled nose bleed rides that were prowling the streets when I first got my license.
It sure would make a cool pizza delivery truck today.
I'd drive it!
more pics of it here:
http://corvette.canney.net/webvettes...red/index.html
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Little Rock AR
Wait a minute!
Big block, bumper vette, 4 speed, sidepipes....There IS some value there. Just how much has yet to be determined.
Overlook the glass work needed to repair it to something you would not be afraid to be seen in and that would make for a pretty good driver.
-Mark.
Big block, bumper vette, 4 speed, sidepipes....There IS some value there. Just how much has yet to be determined.
Overlook the glass work needed to repair it to something you would not be afraid to be seen in and that would make for a pretty good driver.
-Mark.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Duvall, WA
I think it would be a fun period-piece to have. It does need a lot of work to be presentable, but I bet it would attract a lot of attention. Sure, we have one less stock appearing chrome bumper car, but they were made in the tens of thousands. It's not like they are rare.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2004
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From: belle plaine ks
One of the aftermarket vette catalogs offered a station wagon conversion back in the 70's for the vette. This looks an awful lot like that except no side windows. Anybody remember who it was?
Last edited by tigers123; Sep 11, 2007 at 03:00 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: belle plaine ks
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Airdrie Alberta
I AM LOOKING FOR SOME CASH AND AN INTERESTING TRADE, MAINLY FORDS BUT ANYTHING THAT GETS MY INTEREST.WOULD REALLY LIKE AN OLDER F100 1/2 TON
wonder if this would be an ok trade?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Sherwood Park AB
Yeesh, Man you guys don't have a clue, I think it's pretty funny when you post pictures of cars that you deem "fugly" or call the owners a "tool" when it's obvious that these cars are customs that were done in the 70's and 80's.
During that time these cars were the thing to have........like someone said, this car was built during the van craze. I think $10,000 is a fair price for a piece of history, and the owner seems flexible.
Just like square headlights, daytona kits and ground effects were popular in the late eighties, early nineties.
I can't wait until some kid get's ahold of a picture of one of your cars twenty years from now
During that time these cars were the thing to have........like someone said, this car was built during the van craze. I think $10,000 is a fair price for a piece of history, and the owner seems flexible.
Just like square headlights, daytona kits and ground effects were popular in the late eighties, early nineties.
I can't wait until some kid get's ahold of a picture of one of your cars twenty years from now
People are so fast to slam all customs that were done in the 70's. I'll bet there are a few vettes on this site that have the same front end (L88 hood and square headlights.) BB 4 speed....
Racer
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 372
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From: Keizer OR
I supposed if you could take off the growth on the back it wouldn't be too terrible. On a positive note, it does appear that the box on the back is simply attached, the original back window and body parts APPEAR to be intact. If it's possible to just cut-off and sand down/repair where it's attached, it might be worth about half what he is asking.
I'm not buying it though.
I'm not buying it though.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Thomasville, home of the Big Chair NC
You could go with or without the side window treatment.
I love the old 70s customs, but I have been on both sides. I like my wagon just fine, especially when I'm pullin' the ole coffin trailer!
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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Yes, it's ugly. But there are more of these around than everybody realizes. I know of two in Lancaster County. Lot of C2s with fender flares also. That was the thing to do back then. Best mod on a C3 in my opinion is a 80s style rear spoiler on a mid 70s
Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Spokane WA
To everyone their own. I have to agree with all of you that find the car interesting and a part of history. It's a lot more interesting than all of the guys that took chrome bumper cars and put later front or rears on them and pulled out all of the vacuum gear (headlights and wiper doors). And certainly more rare. The cars that Greenwood produced were very limited, I believe less than 10. Some Greenwood kits and other were sold in the aftermarket too. Is $10,000 too much? Probably. Does it have some value? I think so. it would be a neat peice of history and could be cleaned up to show a lot better than it does now. It's certainly not for everyone.
