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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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I finally have my 73 the way I want it.The LS1/4L60 trans,Van Steel coilovers and 18"wheels and tires.It is a great road car and I love driving it.So what do you guy think of my 73? Thanks,Charlie.


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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 01:13 AM
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Motor is tight....not too into the rubber bands though.
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 01:22 AM
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Looks great!
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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How'd the conversion go? Did you document?
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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Not my cup of tea, but it's also not my car. You say you have it the way you want it. What the rest of us think shouldn't matter.

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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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I think your Vette is very nice! Enjoy!
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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The '73 is my second most favorite C3 year. I like what you've done to this one, well other than the 18s.
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Great looking car. Nice job with the drivetrain install.

I like the rims you selected, but the tires look a little 'thin' for the size of the wheelwell. Maybe 45's or 50's would fill it out a little better.


Anyway, looks great!
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I would drive it!! Looks good!
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Like the car, think the tires could be a bit thicker! Looks a bit out with those IMO...
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I think next year I will install P255/45 on front and P275/45 on rear.I could kick myself for not getting that size in the first place.Don't know what I was thinking at the time.Maybe the ride will be a little better.Thanks for all the comments,Charlie.
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I love the 'resto-mod' look ... and you nailed it ! I'm saving $ now for a LS swap.
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Hi Charlie, i also have pictures of my car by the swan pond!
You need more mods, more bling! Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by 73ls1
I think next year I will install P255/45 on front and P275/45 on rear.I could kick myself for not getting that size in the first place.Don't know what I was thinking at the time.Maybe the ride will be a little better.Thanks for all the comments,Charlie.


Beautiful car.
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Charlie, great job!!! You have something to REALLY BE PROUD OF!
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It's beautiful! Be proud. The engine looks awesome, the Vette amazing, and I agree about larger wheels. Maybe you can sell them to someone local and get the larger ones you want.

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