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Jun 21, 2017 | 06:02 PM

corvettedave383

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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

Jun 21, 2017 | 06:04 PM

tazz3'70

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Great job!! Bet it'll be a blast to drive and will definitely get attention.

Jun 21, 2017 | 06:41 PM

The13Bats

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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,

Cheers,
B

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Jun 21, 2017 | 10:06 PM

Learning_Curve

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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.

Jun 21, 2017 | 10:54 PM

The13Bats

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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....

Jun 22, 2017 | 11:36 PM

3JsVette

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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.

Jun 22, 2017 | 11:46 PM

Metalhead140

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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.

Jun 23, 2017 | 12:23 AM

The Punisher

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Looks really good. What's the interior look like?

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Jun 23, 2017 | 01:14 AM

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Jun 23, 2017 | 01:22 AM

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JohnRogers

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Wow impressive!

Jun 23, 2017 | 04:09 PM

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corvettedave383

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Quote:

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

Jun 23, 2017 | 04:10 PM

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corvettedave383

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Looks really good. What's the interior look like?

no interior , is a full on race car theme inside and out! lol

Jun 23, 2017 | 04:11 PM

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corvettedave383

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thanks guys for nice comments

Jun 23, 2017 | 08:37 PM

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RBrid

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Magnifico!

Jun 24, 2017 | 02:08 AM

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rajin cajin

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Awesome... What wheels??

Jun 24, 2017 | 03:15 AM

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The13Bats

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Please sir may we have some more.....pictures.

Ty
B

Jun 24, 2017 | 08:52 AM

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C3 4ME

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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!