The Fire God
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Racer
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The Fire God
Who couldn't love this? 
http://holland.craigslist.org/cto/3965869136.html
I've seen the 70s wagon vettes and a lot of other crazy customs, but the spoiler and graphics on this ...unique... car, complete with Fuzzy Dice hanging from the rear window make this custom Corvette worth mentioning. Probably could have made it into a hotrod magazine back in the day. I used to flip through dad's old car magazines full of stuff like this when I could barely read. It's amazing how much money probably went into this back when it was done.
Who cares about a perfectly restored '69 427/435? They're a dime a dozen! Where are you ever going to find another Vette with an exploding volcano and THE FIRE GOD painted on it in giant letters. That's just priceless.
http://holland.craigslist.org/cto/3965869136.html
I've seen the 70s wagon vettes and a lot of other crazy customs, but the spoiler and graphics on this ...unique... car, complete with Fuzzy Dice hanging from the rear window make this custom Corvette worth mentioning. Probably could have made it into a hotrod magazine back in the day. I used to flip through dad's old car magazines full of stuff like this when I could barely read. It's amazing how much money probably went into this back when it was done.
Who cares about a perfectly restored '69 427/435? They're a dime a dozen! Where are you ever going to find another Vette with an exploding volcano and THE FIRE GOD painted on it in giant letters. That's just priceless.
Last edited by ryanmh; Aug 23, 2013 at 05:55 PM.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Ontario
I was a car guy back then and I'm proud to say I did not participate in the wacky graphics craze. It got pretty silly. It was almost as bad as the custom van madness. People were actually putting 2" deep **** carpet on the dash of their scooby doo machines.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
I loved the custom sex vans from back in the day
5th Gear
Joined: Oct 2019
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The Fire God
My Grandpa has a 1970's corvette laying around, I just got it running. I am just curous if anyone be able to tell me more about this car, it has bright red flames, a volcano on the back, bright red velvet seats. I am really looking for more info!!
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Just another Corvette guy
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Palm Springs, CA.
That appears to be the original Fire God Corvette. A very iconic custom in its day. Something has changed under the hood as the orig. had a 671 blower sticking through that hood opening.
Please post a few more pics, tell us your location and how long your grandfather has owned this cool old Vette.
Greg
Please post a few more pics, tell us your location and how long your grandfather has owned this cool old Vette.
Greg
Last edited by Greg; Oct 4, 2019 at 04:58 PM.
Just another Corvette guy
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From: Palm Springs, CA.
Very difficult to put a price on a custom. But a huge factor in this car's value will be whether or not that fire breathing, blown 427 is still around.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '05
that is awesome redo it just like the magazine pics show. With stock stuff Id say its worth less. Lots
Loved those wagons/customs, stock gets old...I mean nice to see and all but some imagination and talent gets my attention every time.
Loved those wagons/customs, stock gets old...I mean nice to see and all but some imagination and talent gets my attention every time.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2015
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From: Texas City, TX Texas
If you have skill and deep pockets, and want the car back how it was in the magazine to keep for yourself, go for it. If you think you will bring it back to it's former glory, then find a buyer and sell for a profit, think again. Best bet is to find someone with a lot of money who wants the "Fire God" and let them pay you to restore it for them. When was the magazine article? I also like custom 'Vettes.