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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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I found this picture of my Dad from the 80s (correction - 1990s). The car was wrecked at some point.

Do you guys know if the wheels and paint were a factory option? What year is this?

Thanks!

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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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Looks like a 73 with a custom paint and wheels.

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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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The pin striping, wheels and the bubble taillights are aftermarket.
Nice looking vette however!
Thanks for sharing.
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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Dont forget the little 76 orange ball on the top of his antenna!
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 12:33 AM
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Now that's a real 80's look!!!
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:17 AM
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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Hi,
GREAT old picture!
That 'swoop' always reminded me of a heart-monitor screen.
Are those tires sticking as far out from the fenders as they SEEM to be? (3" ?)
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jimo
Now that's a real 80's look!!!

both the car and your dad .
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Love it!
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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LOL. thanks for the input guys. Yeah I don't know much about him or the call actually. Maybe someday I'll get some info.
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Big hair, big mustaches, and good times, those 80's.

The wheels look like repros of the centerline champ 500's without spinner caps.

Those body lines never go out of style though, regardless the decade.
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...The wheels look like repros of the centerline champ 500's without spinner caps.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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Check his pockets........I am sure there is a one-hitter in there!

I love that pic and the memories it brings up!
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