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May 19, 2009 | 07:33 PM

#21

musashi

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From: Las Vegas Nevada

People will buy anything I guess. You can't polish a turd!!!

Tim

May 20, 2009 | 11:59 AM

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markdtn

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From: Chattanooga TN

Sounds like they took a nice '75 and turned it into frankenvette. Why? Good luck with that one.

May 20, 2009 | 12:49 PM

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champs65

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From: Watkins Glen NY

I wonder if that "project" started as a bubbatized rusty windshield frame repair.

May 20, 2009 | 04:18 PM

#24

Schaggy

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From: Eugene OR

I wonder how much that thing weighs with all of the extra body work.

At least it's a 4-speed

Jun 29, 2009 | 11:11 AM

#25

bhays

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From: Seymour Indiana

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vette79C3

I think the idea here was to do the same as Dodge did with the Challenger. A modern C3 body style. I do like the flow. The interior and engine will have to be upgraded as well to match this custom. I've seen a hell of a lot worse.

Yes, I am onboard with parts of it and plan to do some similar things, the rest not so much... I am planning to make my '82 convertible conversion into a more modernized C3..

front bumper - blech

projector headlights - I'm there with the general idea, but not without a clear cover... I have been wondering about fitting c6 lights into my '82

side strakes - yuk city

windshield surround - I like the idea of getting rid of the chrome and giving it a more updated look... do not like the idea of losing the ability to have a top installed...

Targa Top - love the idea of having a removable targa top without the 'T' but not a permanent open roof

Door Panels - I really like the way the interior door panel on the driver's side flows, but need to still be able to roll the window up...

Waterfall - Love the waterfall between the seats... definitely plan to do something similar...

Molded in side exhaust - Love it!!

From rear of passenger compartment back - Yuk... except for the idea of some sort of glassed in turbo type spoiler... but hate the firebird spoiler on this car... as far as the tail light panel, rear fascia... it's an abomination

I respect that there was just some gorgeous work done there, but I disagree with trying to turn a C3 into a Viper... just want to turn an '82 into the 2009 version of the same car... just like the Challenger / Camaro..

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