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Old May 3, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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Let's see my vette C3 but it's just a model . More on my web: http://www.corvettemodel.blogspot.com
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Old May 3, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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Kool, but what's with all those wires hanging out ???
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Kool, but what's with all those wires hanging out ???
I'm trying work this out!
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Old May 3, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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where did you get that?
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Sweeeet!!!
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where did you get that?
I done it all by myself...
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Old May 3, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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I have a hard enough time finding the time to be sure all the lights work on my actual C3. I'd love to have time to do a model too!
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your transmission crossmember is incorrect for a 1980
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Originally Posted by qwank
your transmission crossmember is incorrect for a 1980
i know...i tried copy the transmission like i saw in some cataloges. maybe i can do something with that, please send me the right one.
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Old May 3, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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Very cool.....how many hours do you have into it?
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Looks like a C4
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Very nice
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WOW!!!!


Um- I looked through the pics of this build and all I can say is I am impressed!!!

Incredible work!!!

Look at the detail- and it made of metal!!!









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Incredible skills.
Well done.

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That is truly amazing.
You have great skill and patience.
Well done.
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Thank You for nice words! I'm working on Lotus 78 right now. I the future I would do Corvette C7 and I need some sketches. Does anybody have some? Greetings for all!
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That is very cool.
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Very impressive. Congrats on a great job
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It even came with corvette rust how realistic
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