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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 12:49 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 01:01 PM
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Um... well... I don't love it, but I don't hate it. It doesn't look too far out of place. I would have to see that in person, and maybe a different color. I am just not a big fan of red.

Thanks for sharing.
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 03:10 PM
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Sorry I have to give it an epic fail, if you wanna mix a c3 and c2 then take a lesson from Finwolf his car is sweet.....
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 03:27 PM
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Fail. The amount of money invested in that heap you could have bought a nice mid year
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 03:33 PM
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I don't mind it. It could be a little lower though.
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 03:36 PM
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Kind of cool. Makes you take a second glance to try and figure things out.
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 04:46 PM
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I kinda like it.....
Not sure about the head lights, would be too low for here in the UK I think and also dont like the center brake light.
Other than that, I could live with it in my garage.

Now off to Google Finwolf!
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Originally Posted by jotto
I kinda like it.....
Not sure about the head lights, would be too low for here in the UK I think and also dont like the center brake light.
Other than that, I could live with it in my garage.

Now off to Google Finwolf!
Finwolf is a member here with a rather sweet c2 custom c3 mix
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 04:51 PM
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I think the C2 IS defined by the headlights...so on that alone -I think a fail....


Here's one done a while back by a fello w forum member-

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...king-this.html


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Originally Posted by The13Bats
Finwolf is a member here with a rather sweet c2 custom c3 mix
The white one? I appreciate the amount of work thats gone in to his ride but Im not sure....lol.
I love that there are people out there who are not afraid to create their visions. Purisits may hate but you have to admire the skill and work involved even if you dont necessarily like the finished product. Each to their own!
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here it is no big deal if you dont like it. just what bats and I like it













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What did that start out as. L
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 05:40 PM
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Loving the interior!
Awesome amount of work, how long did it take you to complete?
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Originally Posted by Nowhere Man
What did that start out as. L
Door hinges- I'd say C2

Here's a C3 split bumper I photoshopped a while back-

split2 by Richard Hayes, on Flickr
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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard454
Door hinges- I'd say C2

Here's a C3 split bumper I photoshopped a while back-

split2 by Richard Hayes, on Flickr
Im with you about the door jams and openings.
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I know that it is photo shopped, but you definitely would not want to bump anything with no bumper in the center. Lou.
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I guess these videos and pictures make me really appreciate the way GM made 'em. I would take a nice 74 roadster over that car any day.
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Originally Posted by Nowhere Man
What did that start out as. L
started as a 65, 72 nose 72 back deck and window 65 quarters tail is hand made. hood was a work of art. frame 65 the cage is 65 inside is all most stock around the back window there were a lot of changes. motor is out of a 70 Chevelle 350 4 bolt main, Muncie 4-speed, 4:11 rear. you kind of have to see it in person to see all the work that you cant see looks like it could of came that way. it was done back in the 80's the guy that put up all the glass died before he finished it was all done but ruff. the next guy did the interior and paint. when I got it I had to work all around the finished work. I did motor compartment breaks suspension power steering. the first guy was doing it right the second guy jumped the gun finish body work and paint should of been last. both guy are my brother-in-law's. I have had it for 15 years. There is more I want to do. I would like to lower the nose a little. sorry to go on and on I don't usually talk this much. It started out to be a show car but not me I just love to drive the **** out of it. somebody asked how long did it take don't know it was done a little at a time. I guess you can say not done yet LOL.


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