I'm also waiting for commentary from the great The13Bats
Another time capsule on fleabay
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From: Slidell Louisiana
Another time capsule on fleabay
Interesting to say the least.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Corvette-2-DOOR-T-TOP-/141696056288?forcerrptr=true&hash=item20fdbe3be0&item=141696056288
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Corvette-2-DOOR-T-TOP-/141696056288?forcerrptr=true&hash=item20fdbe3be0&item=141696056288
Melting Slicks
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"Last year of the big engines" WTF is that supposed to mean? Considering the rest of the narrative that follows I guess it really doesn't matter. Note to self- Do not create and post ads while drunk.
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From: Sadieville Kentucky
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Burning Brakes
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From: Yelm Wa
I'd like to see this one restored exactly as it was..back to its apparent show car days.
It's an historical piece from the 70's, that is rare to see these days.
I'm sure with many detailed pictures of the paint, todays talented painters could duplicate it.
It's an historical piece from the 70's, that is rare to see these days.
I'm sure with many detailed pictures of the paint, todays talented painters could duplicate it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2007
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From: LaMoille Illinois
wow too bad he covered it with moisture trapping material that ruined that aesome paint!!
i would love to save that car and return it to its former glory!!
10 grand seems kinda steep for it though as it wil need everything!!
i would love to save that car and return it to its former glory!!
10 grand seems kinda steep for it though as it wil need everything!!
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
I am just surprised it's not being hailed by someone here as a long lost real motion car worth a zillion times asking price "if" it had documentation,
While I still havent warmed up to the odd Datsun Z headlights this is a stunning old school custom...
Oldgto...when you hand me a nice pair of the tail lights I will use them...
While I still havent warmed up to the odd Datsun Z headlights this is a stunning old school custom...
Oldgto...when you hand me a nice pair of the tail lights I will use them...
Last edited by The13Bats; Jun 18, 2015 at 12:25 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Sutton MA
Im not a big fan of the customs, but being a sign guy and loving the the old school look of this one. I totally LOVE all the glitter and velvet on this one 
And, those tail lights rock.
This is like finding an old custom van.
And, those tail lights rock. This is like finding an old custom van.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Austin TX
4.56 gears..strictly stop light to stop light driving..no highway!
That style was ugly even in the early 70's, but it should be restored as is and it would be a cool car to show off. Pimping ain't easy!
That style was ugly even in the early 70's, but it should be restored as is and it would be a cool car to show off. Pimping ain't easy!
Le Mans Master
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From: Hermosa
LOL that's what I was thinking. Owned by a pimp or drug dealer or both. Guess he needs to get rid of the evidence now.
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From: Downingtown PA
That's a killer old school lacquer job - transparents over a silver base! I'm still trying to figure what "WESTERN SENCES" are (yes, I know... being facetious). I wouldn't spend that money, but.... take good photos and re-paint in the same scheme, less the western motif. Save the interior (take grandma for a ride!) since it's probably pretty good at sound absorption!
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
I dig old school "real" metal flake not metallic not the new school craft store glitter tossed in clear coat,
I dig panel painting and blending flowing fogged colors of true candy, scallops lace painting cob webbing etc, I never really got into the random murals that didn't flow to me which were really popular for a while, I recall a theme c2 radial custom called sand blaster with desert murals, as a whole it was fun.
And how many Molly Hatchet Frazetta album covers got sprayed on car hoods years ago...trends change with the times...disco died the guys who now make fun of that old school stuff love their cheesy tacky "calvin peeing", "cartoon famly", and "my kid is a honor student" decals...
I believe in the day this was a show stopper custom made to please the builder, depending on the rust it would be a really sweet old school custom to restore with a few modern touches.
I dig panel painting and blending flowing fogged colors of true candy, scallops lace painting cob webbing etc, I never really got into the random murals that didn't flow to me which were really popular for a while, I recall a theme c2 radial custom called sand blaster with desert murals, as a whole it was fun.
And how many Molly Hatchet Frazetta album covers got sprayed on car hoods years ago...trends change with the times...disco died the guys who now make fun of that old school stuff love their cheesy tacky "calvin peeing", "cartoon famly", and "my kid is a honor student" decals...
I believe in the day this was a show stopper custom made to please the builder, depending on the rust it would be a really sweet old school custom to restore with a few modern touches.