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Old 06-21-2017, 06:02 PM
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Default 78 C3 race theme

For anyone thats interested, done a L88 race theme on my 78 vette and then a intercooled procharger for some extra shove

















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Old 06-21-2017, 06:04 PM
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Great job!! Bet it'll be a blast to drive and will definitely get attention.
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Im jealous,

Nice departure from the trendy older model type im trying to do,

Im really digging this one a lot,
I like you used a bubble rear, and the engine is sweet and then some.

I just really love it,

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Old 06-21-2017, 10:06 PM
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Rubber bumper cars don't seem to get much respect when stock. but I dare say they look better modified than an early model would.
Old 06-21-2017, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Learning_Curve
Rubber bumper cars don't seem to get much respect when stock. but I dare say they look better modified than an early model would.
I have to kindly disagree,
A 68 to 73 road race themed build is damn sweet looking,
Yeah, im biased but i like this look,



In the case of the ops car, i hope others with late models jump on this idea....
Old 06-22-2017, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by The13Bats
I have to kindly disagree,
A 68 to 73 road race themed build is damn sweet looking,
Yeah, im biased but i like this look,



In the case of the ops car, i hope others with late models jump on this idea....
Doesn't matter what bumpers a C3 has if you want to modify (which the choice is yours) you can't go wrong with a road race theme.

To the O/P great job! I love it.
Old 06-22-2017, 11:46 PM
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Awesome, I really like it! I wonder about the intercooler placement though, do you think you'll still get sufficient airflow to the radiator? Very cool.
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Looks really good. What's the interior look like?
Old 06-23-2017, 01:14 AM
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Old 06-23-2017, 01:22 AM
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Wow impressive!
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Originally Posted by Metalhead140
Awesome, I really like it! I wonder about the intercooler placement though, do you think you'll still get sufficient airflow to the radiator? Very cool.
yeah i agree i have now made a tin scoop to direct air into cooler
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Old 06-23-2017, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by The Punisher
Looks really good. What's the interior look like?
no interior , is a full on race car theme inside and out! lol
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thanks guys for nice comments
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Magnifico!
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Awesome... What wheels??
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Please sir may we have some more.....pictures.

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As a 79 owner myself, I have to say, I LOVE it!!! I'd love to see more pictures of it, maybe outside where you can get better shots of the sides and such. Very cool car!

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Originally Posted by rajin cajin
Awesome... What wheels??
need try and remember!

and yes will take better pics of it next week

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Old 06-30-2017, 04:21 PM
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Thanks for more pix,
This shot....damnnit man this is a hell of a sweet car


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