Am I crazy? (71 Corvette modification)
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Racer
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From: Newcastle NSW
I'm glad that this discussion has had a lot of interest.
Perhaps I'll start with fitting a bolt-in version of the 4 gills (like on Curby's flared '72), and see how I feel about it in 6 months from now.
Cheers,
-Matt.
Perhaps I'll start with fitting a bolt-in version of the 4 gills (like on Curby's flared '72), and see how I feel about it in 6 months from now.
Cheers,
-Matt.
Safety Car
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From: Aarhus, Denmark
I think that is a good idea, follow your hart. Make your dream car.
If you go for the bolt on, then you can always change it back, if you will.
Have a great day "down under"
Regards from Denmark,
John
Drifting
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From: Titusville FL
I actually have had the same idea for my 72. I created a thread and even contacted Josh and Custom Image Corvettes to see if he can recreate Curby's. Here is the thread I started:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...on-a-72-a.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...on-a-72-a.html
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
I will only provide some feedback from the perspective of an owner of a 1968 C3 (many years ago):
The only thing that I REALLY, REALLY didn't like on the '68 was the fact that it DID NOT HAVE FLARES at the rear of each wheel opening. I spent an enormous amount of time cleaning, filling, and repainting the chips/nicks/pits that would occur, just from normal driving on paved streets!
And, driving on a gravel road was absolutely out of the question...even at slow speeds.
So, cut the flares off, if you want...but you'll be sorry that you did in very short order.
The only thing that I REALLY, REALLY didn't like on the '68 was the fact that it DID NOT HAVE FLARES at the rear of each wheel opening. I spent an enormous amount of time cleaning, filling, and repainting the chips/nicks/pits that would occur, just from normal driving on paved streets!
And, driving on a gravel road was absolutely out of the question...even at slow speeds. So, cut the flares off, if you want...but you'll be sorry that you did in very short order.
Le Mans Master
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From: Ocala FL
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Racer
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From: Newcastle NSW
I will only provide some feedback from the perspective of an owner of a 1968 C3 (many years ago):
The only thing that I REALLY, REALLY didn't like on the '68 was the fact that it DID NOT HAVE FLARES at the rear of each wheel opening. I spent an enormous amount of time cleaning, filling, and repainting the chips/nicks/pits that would occur, just from normal driving on paved streets! And, driving on a gravel road was absolutely out of the question...even at slow speeds.
So, cut the flares off, if you want...but you'll be sorry that you did in very short order.
The only thing that I REALLY, REALLY didn't like on the '68 was the fact that it DID NOT HAVE FLARES at the rear of each wheel opening. I spent an enormous amount of time cleaning, filling, and repainting the chips/nicks/pits that would occur, just from normal driving on paved streets!
And, driving on a gravel road was absolutely out of the question...even at slow speeds. So, cut the flares off, if you want...but you'll be sorry that you did in very short order.
The gill panel really looks like the best option at this stage. I can't wait until Custom Image starts making them.
All the best guys.
-Matt
Le Mans Master
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From: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
If the price was right it wouldn't make a difference to me. I prefer the 68/69 over the 70-72 so I'd pay more for a 71 modified to look like a 69 than a 71 that looks like a 71 and I'd bet money that a lot of people feel the same way.
