What is this? C3 split window conversion...
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What is this? C3 split window conversion...
Greetings all. I came across this Vette recently tucked away behind a semi-abandoned building. While it's got the split-window treatment, the rest of the body looks like a C3 to me...sorta. Any thoughts on what this owner might have been thinking?
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It may only be the color but the doors don't look right the way they fit to the top. Also get a feel that the rear roof is narrow. Rust on the rear? Buick Roof? What ever it looks bad in the pictures.
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I believe you are correct. The door of a C-2 coupe fits into the roof and with no t-tops. The tail lights are from a 67-8 Camaro. The rust is probably from steel roof trusses rusting and dripping down on the fiberglass. I have seen fiberglass that has been discolored from nearby rust, and it looks similar to this 63. This car would be a challenge to restore, but might make a great race car body. In our present economy, there is not much action in new projects and race cars are selling at bargain prices.
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I'm guessing C2 with C3 parts. Doors have C2 vent windows. Looks like Camaro tail lights in the rear clip 68-69 front fender gills, but I'm not sure what the clip might be. Drum brakes.
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Hi Donnie,
I remember what you've said about your budget!!!!
That car will eat money in a heartbreaking way!
I'd place a small bet that when it comes off the cinder blocks, the frame breaks!! Just Maybe????
Regards,
Alan
I remember what you've said about your budget!!!!
That car will eat money in a heartbreaking way!
I'd place a small bet that when it comes off the cinder blocks, the frame breaks!! Just Maybe????
Regards,
Alan
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In 1979 the guy across the street had a pretty decent 65 for 3500.I was 18 and didn't have the cash or the space but I knew it would go up in value.at the time I had just bought a decent 69rs camaro for 2500.those were the days.
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