C3 Project MENACE. Custom '72 convertible
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Hey, sorry about my last post. I was just kidding. Most of us are trying to figure out how to change light bulbs or get the interior lights working. I think its great someone would invest this kind of money into a car that's almost 40 years old. I know we all invest a great amount over the years on our vette's but to do this at once is awesome. I, like everyone else cannot wait to see the finished product. The OP will probably get very little driving time because of everyone gathered around the car looking and asking questions.
no problemo... hope to soon post some of the building photos... Heartland started this week on it..
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Go to photobucket.com and open a free account.
After your done, browse for the pics on your PC, pick & download the files. Once downloaded click on and copy the IMG code, mine does this automatically when I move the cursor over the code list below each image, and paste the code in your thread or post. You’re done.
Glenn
Now, get posting!
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How to post pics.
Go to photobucket.com and open a free account.
After your done, browse for the pics on your PC, pick & download the files. Once downloaded click on and copy the IMG code, mine does this automatically when I move the cursor over the code list below each image, and paste the code in your thread or post. You’re done.
Glenn
Now, get posting!
Go to photobucket.com and open a free account.
After your done, browse for the pics on your PC, pick & download the files. Once downloaded click on and copy the IMG code, mine does this automatically when I move the cursor over the code list below each image, and paste the code in your thread or post. You’re done.
Glenn
Now, get posting!
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Updated pictures.....
the car is a couple of weeks now at heartland.. its allmost stripped and will be soda blasted to bare fyberglass soon...
It had several kind of layers paint and primer on it so... that will be deleted...
It had several kind of layers paint and primer on it so... that will be deleted...
Last edited by DTM632; Jan 28, 2012 at 02:11 PM. Reason: photos were accidentally removed...
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tail lights...
currently im investigating the looks of integrating Lotus elise tail lights into the C3... The LED versions of original are an option still.. but i think they are not in line with the (orginal orrientated) updated look of the car...
I have some drawings made to see how what i have in mind look...
Let me know youre opinions.... (be nice to me...
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I have some drawings made to see how what i have in mind look...
Let me know youre opinions.... (be nice to me...
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Last edited by DTM632; Jan 28, 2012 at 02:06 PM. Reason: Photos were removed....
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Hi d,
What's cool about the Lotus lights is that one is all red, and one has the back-up light in it's center... just like the original!
So even the "stock guy" can vote ... yes!
Regards,
Alan
What's cool about the Lotus lights is that one is all red, and one has the back-up light in it's center... just like the original!
So even the "stock guy" can vote ... yes!
Regards,
Alan
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I prefer the originals over any of the led's that I've seen so far but 2nd choice would be those Lotus ones as they just work with your headlight led design.
Last edited by gdh; Jan 15, 2012 at 06:32 PM.
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. Heartland is about 30 minutes from my house, may have to take a road trip.
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I really like the new look of the Lotus led's with the modified rear end! They add an elegant modern touch to vette. What is the difference in size btn the OEM and Lotus lights?
Last edited by gdh; Jan 16, 2012 at 08:45 PM.
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In the drawing the lights look a bid fozzy/dark but in real they will be bright and sparkling like on the Elise photos.. so i think in real it even looks better..
Racer
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From: La Crosse,WI,USA
Beauty
Love the whole thing. I am sure you are all over the I pad. Have you looked at mp3Car.com? Look for mimic. It takes you smart phone and blows it up on a touch screen in your dash. It even can connect to you ECM and give you interesting gage options as well as blue tooth.
Love
the splitter
Lotus lights
Exhaust and rear diffuser
Wheels
Colors
Have you considered a modern vette windshield frame? The wind is almost gone at speed, much nicer aero package.
Fantastic build
Thanks for sharing
-Charlie
Love
the splitter
Lotus lights
Exhaust and rear diffuser
Wheels
Colors
Have you considered a modern vette windshield frame? The wind is almost gone at speed, much nicer aero package.
Fantastic build
Thanks for sharing
-Charlie
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Love the whole thing. I am sure you are all over the I pad. Have you looked at mp3Car.com? Look for mimic. It takes you smart phone and blows it up on a touch screen in your dash. It even can connect to you ECM and give you interesting gage options as well as blue tooth.
Love
the splitter
Lotus lights
Exhaust and rear diffuser
Wheels
Colors
Have you considered a modern vette windshield frame? The wind is almost gone at speed, much nicer aero package.
Fantastic build
Thanks for sharing
-Charlie
Love
the splitter
Lotus lights
Exhaust and rear diffuser
Wheels
Colors
Have you considered a modern vette windshield frame? The wind is almost gone at speed, much nicer aero package.
Fantastic build
Thanks for sharing
-Charlie
Modern windshiels frame.? what do you mean? fyberglass or something..? We will annodize it in the titanium color, same as grill, wheels, bumpers, trim etc
Melting Slicks
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NCM Sinkhole Donor
for the ones who lik big block..
this engine will come in the car.. than black anodized..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJeYEAlPlak
this engine will come in the car.. than black anodized..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJeYEAlPlak
Last edited by briankeery; Jan 17, 2012 at 04:47 PM.
Racer
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From: La Crosse,WI,USA
Beauty
Since your pushing the boundaries in interesting ways I thought I would bring it up.
Love the progress.
Your in good hands with Jay Harris and ISIS I will be using their systems too. He is full of great ideas.
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What I mean is last summer I rode in C5 Vert at over 100 mph at Road America with the top down and very little wind. Modern Verts have larger windshields that make them more comfortable I wouldn't want to see the lines change. But if an aerodynamic way to do with the C3 what GM did with C5+ I would like to see it.
Since your pushing the boundaries in interesting ways I thought I would bring it up.
Love the progress.
Your in good hands with Jay Harris and ISIS I will be using their systems too. He is full of great ideas.
Since your pushing the boundaries in interesting ways I thought I would bring it up.
Love the progress.
Your in good hands with Jay Harris and ISIS I will be using their systems too. He is full of great ideas.