Thats crazy to do that to a vette!!!
Someone made it a HATCH-BACK?
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Someone made it a HATCH-BACK?
http://www.usedcorvettesforsale.com/...tte-40036.html
what the hell did they do to this? see the auction list above
what the hell did they do to this? see the auction list above
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Wow, that looks like the bastard child of a Corvette and an AMC Pacer. I love hatchbacks normally, but I think that maybe that should not have happened. I am sure some people out there like them, and for them, here is your new car!!! 
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Aftermarket hatch kit from back in the day. Do the Google > Images thing and you will probably kick up pix of other conversions. Eckler's had a kit; Corvette Concepts did some. Don't be surprised if you run across a four door conversion.
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It is always entertaining to see newbs run across old '60s and '70s customs. They have no understanding of how this occurred.
First, this was probably built around 1975 since the rounded rear bumper is used in the kit. So that 1969 was worth about $2200 market price at most. Odds are you could find one at $2000 and under easily.
People drove them back then. We would take off on trips and such, and the luggage space in a C3 is pretty poor. This was an answer to that from Eckler's. It allowed you extra space AND access to that space.
They were hot rods then, not works of art to be stored in museums. So people built theirs to do what they wanted, not some organization.
First, this was probably built around 1975 since the rounded rear bumper is used in the kit. So that 1969 was worth about $2200 market price at most. Odds are you could find one at $2000 and under easily.
People drove them back then. We would take off on trips and such, and the luggage space in a C3 is pretty poor. This was an answer to that from Eckler's. It allowed you extra space AND access to that space.
They were hot rods then, not works of art to be stored in museums. So people built theirs to do what they wanted, not some organization.
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Newbs or not that is buttassugly. And I grew up in 60s and 70s and never seen anyone defile a car like that. My opinion and I'm sticking to it.
It is always entertaining to see newbs run across old '60s and '70s customs. They have no understanding of how this occurred.
First, this was probably built around 1975 since the rounded rear bumper is used in the kit. So that 1969 was worth about $2200 market price at most. Odds are you could find one at $2000 and under easily.
People drove them back then. We would take off on trips and such, and the luggage space in a C3 is pretty poor. This was an answer to that from Eckler's. It allowed you extra space AND access to that space.
They were hot rods then, not works of art to be stored in museums. So people built theirs to do what they wanted, not some organization.
First, this was probably built around 1975 since the rounded rear bumper is used in the kit. So that 1969 was worth about $2200 market price at most. Odds are you could find one at $2000 and under easily.
People drove them back then. We would take off on trips and such, and the luggage space in a C3 is pretty poor. This was an answer to that from Eckler's. It allowed you extra space AND access to that space.
They were hot rods then, not works of art to be stored in museums. So people built theirs to do what they wanted, not some organization.
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Frankly, that hatchback looks a lot better than the bubble back that GM came out with. What makes that car look so funky, are the cheezy flares and pinstriping and too tall tires and lift. Keep in mind in that pic the hatch is not fully closed either.
Eckler came out with the kit in early 77, long before GM did the bubbleback. It had the advantages of creating a lot more interior space and with easy access, which GM didn't do with theirs. Don't forget the "fastbacks" were always a sporty style for many more years in that era as well.
Eckler's kit was available in a few ways, just the top panel and door, complete rear one piece clip and pieces less bumper.
Not trying to offend any 78+ bubbleback owners, but even today, I would take a well done Eckler's hatchback over the GM design.
And BTW, back in 77, you could buy a 69 BB on the road, but needing paint, for as little as 1500 bucks. Not really a desireable car back then, especially after the gas line episodes.
Eckler came out with the kit in early 77, long before GM did the bubbleback. It had the advantages of creating a lot more interior space and with easy access, which GM didn't do with theirs. Don't forget the "fastbacks" were always a sporty style for many more years in that era as well.
Eckler's kit was available in a few ways, just the top panel and door, complete rear one piece clip and pieces less bumper.
Not trying to offend any 78+ bubbleback owners, but even today, I would take a well done Eckler's hatchback over the GM design.
And BTW, back in 77, you could buy a 69 BB on the road, but needing paint, for as little as 1500 bucks. Not really a desireable car back then, especially after the gas line episodes.
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My twin was big into the fastbacks I never was myself but wouldn't say they were all ugly.
The bubble back on the 78 on was not high on my list ether nor the Chrome bumpers but I wouldn't be against having one. But that hatchback is one thing all together.
The bubble back on the 78 on was not high on my list ether nor the Chrome bumpers but I wouldn't be against having one. But that hatchback is one thing all together.
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Your original post asked what had been done to the car. Whether it's ugly or not is completely subjective.
Looks like some very nice work done there. We can admire the skills without having to like the changes.
Looks like some very nice work done there. We can admire the skills without having to like the changes.
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http://www.usedcorvettesforsale.com/...tte-40036.html
what the hell did they do to this? see the auction list above
what the hell did they do to this? see the auction list above
