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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 02:37 AM
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Could you possibly provide some links to crates and frames you'd consider purchasing for yourself? I've been staring at the SRIII tubular frames w/ upgraded suspension but I'm not sure if the price tag is worth it.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 78Vette-SA
How about a complete one-of-a-kind Turn-Key package with only 1300 miles on it since finished?

FrankenSport Build

I've toyed with the idea of selling mine. I took it to work three days last week and enjoy it but other priorities have surfaced.

PM me if interested. If not, I would still be happy to answer any specific questions.

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I dont know how you could part with that beautiful car and not regret it later. Very nice.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Nealjr
Could you possibly provide some links to crates and frames you'd consider purchasing for yourself? I've been staring at the SRIII tubular frames w/ upgraded suspension but I'm not sure if the price tag is worth it.
Here you go.
http://www.streetshopinc.com/c4shark.html

http://www.sriiimotorsports.com/196382corvette.html

http://www.newmancarcreations.com/63-82-corvette/

Just keep in mind that none of this stuff is inexpensive and it's a lot of work.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by CorvetteMike2004
I dont know how you could part with that beautiful car and not regret it later. Very nice.
Thanks, and yes, it would be difficult. But as we all know priorities in life change. I will be kicking myself in the azz when it's gone. I poured my heart, soul, and wallett into it. But there are several personal reasons that over time the car will have to go.

Last Sunday I took the car on a cruise and brunch with our Corvette club and had a blast. It's just a fun car to drive, gets about 27mpg on the highway, and snaps a few necks inside and outside wherever it goes.

I have way way more into then I am asking for it but I want $50k for the car. Anyone who has built one knows what they cost to build. Obviously if you do a lot of the work yourself and modernize a stock chassis with less bling yo can do it for much much less. If you throw a later model chassis with lots of bling, supercharger, electronics, and and and and under it, it adds up quick.

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Joe, your car is stunning and perfect in every way!
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by groovyjay
Joe, your car is stunning and perfect in every way!
That's very kind, thanks! Your plans for the C6 StreetShop would rock. So you know what it cost to build these things. The end result is worth it though if the wallett allows it.

Thanks,

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