Visually disturbing Vette Pic
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From: Out Where the Buses Don't Run, Eglin AFB/ Niceville FL
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Burning Brakes
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From: Surrey British Columbia
I wish Chevrolet would have made the C7 into a "Retro Vette" similar to what Ford did with Mustang. That White car is exactly what I had in mind. I would have bought one of them in a heart beat. As it is I'll stick with my C3 resto and be all the happier for it.
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From: Palatine, Peoples Republic of Illinois
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I've seen a couple around. They are well done but not my cup of tea. Proportions are just not right.
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From: NYC NY
Disturbing? No. I don't see anything wrong with replicas or clones (unless it's being passed of as real) for that matter. If I could afford it I would love to have a Grand Sport replica. I see these as being along those same lines. If a real one doesn't work for you for one reason or another at least you can have the look of your favorite Corvette.
Thanks for the pictures.
Thanks for the pictures.
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Met up with some friends last year to head to a car cruise:
Because of their reliability, these two guys drive everywhere. Probably put more miles in a week than most do in a month. IIRC on the 63 he supplied a 2010 Grandsport. It's what he wanted and great for him he had the $ to do it.
Because of their reliability, these two guys drive everywhere. Probably put more miles in a week than most do in a month. IIRC on the 63 he supplied a 2010 Grandsport. It's what he wanted and great for him he had the $ to do it.
First, thanks for posting. I, too, agree with straightjacket's (beautifully-concise) humor, when he said "which is the bad one?" I don't care for C1's, personally, but that kinda changed when I saw the TRUNK.
Please make mine a '63 with C5, C6 mechanicals.
Any idea what that would cost?
Dumb Question: Do they use a real '63 VIN/body, or is it an all aftermarket body? Because maybe it's the small pic or the giant wheels, but the lines don't look quite right on the Tomato Mid-Year. (I can't see if it's actually a Split Window, from that pic, but I assume it is since you mentioned a "'63").
I'd even like a C3 with modern frame/suspension/driveline, etc.... All the love without the drama!
Any idea how unaffordable that would be?
Thanks for the post, and any additional info.
Peter
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but I would rather try and drive that 1000 miles than an actual 53...
Drifting
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From: Mascoutah IL
I like the retro look on the new drive-train also!!! I am too surprised that a majority like it!!! Think it may have to do with the top-notch quality of the build... I certainly like putting the classic look on the newer chassis versus putting the newer look on the older chassis!!!
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This created a problem because the lights were too low off the ground. He had them moved up top. The doors were cut to now open (electric) and expose the headlights. Apparently there is fed law stating headlights must be over 24" from the ground and no higher than 54".
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From: Woodstock Alabama
My daughter and myself were there, Was the car in your avatar there also? I remember a beautiful yellow c3 with stingray painted on the hood. I liked it , and my daughter did also.
I was there to ask advice of the c3 club members there, hoping to find a local person that rebuilds trailing arms. no luck inside but I met a guy that had a c2 for sale that put me on the trail of someone in the area.
all in all it was a decent show. and your right, you just have to see that car up close to understand how bizarre it looks. for the money, I would just as soon have a late model vette , just the way that gm built it. oh and thanks for posting the pics!!
I was there to ask advice of the c3 club members there, hoping to find a local person that rebuilds trailing arms. no luck inside but I met a guy that had a c2 for sale that put me on the trail of someone in the area.
all in all it was a decent show. and your right, you just have to see that car up close to understand how bizarre it looks. for the money, I would just as soon have a late model vette , just the way that gm built it. oh and thanks for posting the pics!!
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From: Pell City AL
Thanks beautimus, that was my yellow C3.
FYI, I just dropped it off at Hesco in Birmingham for a dyno-tune. They have a full machine shop and would be worth checking out for your trailing arms.
FYI, I just dropped it off at Hesco in Birmingham for a dyno-tune. They have a full machine shop and would be worth checking out for your trailing arms.
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From: iowa city iowa
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I think it is a Karl's Kustom from here in Iowa. I don't quite dig the lines personally. It may be the windshield rake more than anything. Dunno. But that is just me. If you liked the look it would be a sweet ride for sure.
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From: Out Where the Buses Don't Run, Eglin AFB/ Niceville FL
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Here's a 62 replica on a C5 .
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From: Out Where the Buses Don't Run, Eglin AFB/ Niceville FL
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C3 with C6 upgrades.
