Gills/Eggcrates/C5 Accents/Custom or None at all?
06-08-2012, 07:56 AM
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I had pictured doing exactly this and now seeing it done I love it. Clean, understated and fairly easy I would think.
06-08-2012, 09:07 AM
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06-09-2012, 12:47 AM
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There is a fine line between enhancing a Vette and butchering it. We all can agree that the lines of a Vette (C3) are their single most factor why we love them. You can put a high performance engine in any car, but ah, the lines of a corvette, now that's unique and special. I'm a believer that you can make subtle changes to a Vette without sacrificing its original look. For example, changing the rear deck vents to chrome, the cowl grille to chrome, a stipe on the hood, luggage rack, etc. All these changes I believe enhance the car but don't take away from its original beauty. Proof of this is that my car (with these modifications) has won awards at several car shows.
I like the above red Vette and the fender grille inserts because they don't take anything away form the car. Does anyone know where to get these grilles?
I like the above red Vette and the fender grille inserts because they don't take anything away form the car. Does anyone know where to get these grilles?
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06-09-2012, 01:12 PM
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I'm doing a '70 project, and my concept is to do some grinding on the horizontal bars of the "egg-crate" to make them fade into the background and get closer to the look of the '67 style gills. The big question is how much material can I take out without weakening the expensive casting to where it won't hold up to the wear & tear of driving??? Don't know yet; I'll keep you posted...
My personal taste is that every little piece trim, emblem or extra chrome piece distracts from the natural beauty of the C3 lines; so I like to get rid of as much of that noise as possible. adding more chrome & trinkets looks cheap. Just my opinion, though.
My personal taste is that every little piece trim, emblem or extra chrome piece distracts from the natural beauty of the C3 lines; so I like to get rid of as much of that noise as possible. adding more chrome & trinkets looks cheap. Just my opinion, though.
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06-09-2012, 05:40 PM
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I'm doing a '70 project, and my concept is to do some grinding on the horizontal bars of the "egg-crate" to make them fade into the background and get closer to the look of the '67 style gills. The big question is how much material can I take out without weakening the expensive casting to where it won't hold up to the wear & tear of driving??? Don't know yet; I'll keep you posted...
06-10-2012, 09:25 AM
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C3's came with lots of external stainless and chrome trim and emblems. Personally I lile the look. Unlike later years when everything is blacked out or painted. I will usually not bother looking at a car that has had the trim removed or painted over.
06-10-2012, 10:31 AM
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Might as well buy a silk Armani suit and Bedazzle it.
06-10-2012, 09:32 PM
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I would stick with original. Most people use the gills as their first means of identifying the year. It just gets a little complicated otherwise.
Rolling Thunder carries it well though. That car is a monster!
Also the red car with the screen is very nice. IMO
Rolling Thunder carries it well though. That car is a monster!
Also the red car with the screen is very nice. IMO
10-17-2012, 12:28 AM
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C3 Fender Grille Kits
If you want to see a really nice grille kit go to the following Link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190725929910...84.m1555.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190725929910...84.m1555.l2649
10-17-2012, 05:36 PM
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Ahhh Rolling Thunder...one of my top 5 Corvette on the Forum!!!
I also believe there was a thread...someone has molds to make Gills!
The reverse gills are nice though I really like that look.
Help me out guys, who has the molds to make Gills, I know I read that thread in the past!
I also believe there was a thread...someone has molds to make Gills!
The reverse gills are nice though I really like that look.
Help me out guys, who has the molds to make Gills, I know I read that thread in the past!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...der-vents.html
10-17-2012, 06:26 PM
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Leigh,
Gotta weigh in since this thread has come up again. I like the look of the your 75 look, screens or the Rolling Thunder inserts. The yellow Vette looks like the things were bought in the Walmart auto section and stuck on with double sided tape. Just my opinion brother!!!
Terry
Gotta weigh in since this thread has come up again. I like the look of the your 75 look, screens or the Rolling Thunder inserts. The yellow Vette looks like the things were bought in the Walmart auto section and stuck on with double sided tape. Just my opinion brother!!!
Terry
