Split Window C3
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,071
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From: S Nevada
Being a fan of customs, the o.p. car really looks nice to me. I think it's the stripes that pull it together, the black chrome bumper car, similar, but doesn't quite do it. Of the wide bodies posted the 3rd is the the only 1 that I care for.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 594
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From: Gotham City CA
I own a '63 coupe and I won a '72 T-Top. I love them both. But I don't have any intention of making one like the other. They both have their own beauty. Since I do not own the split window C-3, it's not for me to say whether or not he should have made the mod. It's his car and his right. However, I wouldn't own it.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 42
Likes: 2
From: Terre Haute Indiana
I think I like the lines of the C3 as God and GM intended but to each his own. I also have a Square Body barn door Suburban and granted the center posts are about 1/4 mile further behind the driver than that of 63 but it can still be quite the obstruction.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Cottonwood AZ
C1 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,666
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From: Spring Park MN
Anyone ever drive a box truck, pulled an enclosed trailer, or driven a semi. You don't need to see out the rear window to drive safely. You do need side mirrors and to pay closer attention.
As far as looks, I'm sure the builder thought it was awesome and many people think it looks good. I'm not one of them, but I respect the work that went into it. Everybody has their own idea of beauty and that is a good thing. It would be really boring if all cars looked them same.
I'm sure there will be people who think my 75 Vert is an abomination with it's wrong year molded in bumpers, L88 hood, Pace Car front spoiler and 18" wheels, but there will be people who like it too. I like it and that's all that counts, same for this cars owner/builder.
Mike
As far as looks, I'm sure the builder thought it was awesome and many people think it looks good. I'm not one of them, but I respect the work that went into it. Everybody has their own idea of beauty and that is a good thing. It would be really boring if all cars looked them same.
I'm sure there will be people who think my 75 Vert is an abomination with it's wrong year molded in bumpers, L88 hood, Pace Car front spoiler and 18" wheels, but there will be people who like it too. I like it and that's all that counts, same for this cars owner/builder.
Mike
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Yelm Wa
I don't hate it, or love it..it confuses me.
I'm all for customizing/personalizing your car..so to that, I say good for them!
At a car show, I would walk right past the over restored stock cars, to sneak in a closer look at any of these (I know what factory stock looks like, I was there).
I'm all for customizing/personalizing your car..so to that, I say good for them!
At a car show, I would walk right past the over restored stock cars, to sneak in a closer look at any of these (I know what factory stock looks like, I was there).
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,443
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From: Wauconda IL
The 63' was a styling masterpiece but functionally, the split window wasn't a big hit with many drivers. Rear visibility on a C2 or a C3 coupe is marginal at best no matter how many mirrors were available at the time.
I know an old acquaintance that years ago held off ordering a C2 till the 64's came out instead of buying the 63' since he didn't care for the lack of rear visibility.
To each his own.
I know an old acquaintance that years ago held off ordering a C2 till the 64's came out instead of buying the 63' since he didn't care for the lack of rear visibility.
To each his own.
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Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2022
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Has anybody converted a vinyl top into a painted top, can it be done ? I am trying to find an Ontario Orange 1972 factory top, but can’t find one. If you know of one please let me know.
michael Bartell
215 534 2865
michael bartell277@gmail.com
michael Bartell
215 534 2865
michael bartell277@gmail.com
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Joined: Jul 2000
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From: About 1100 miles from where I call home.
Has anybody converted a vinyl top into a painted top, can it be done ? I am trying to find an Ontario Orange 1972 factory top, but can’t find one. If you know of one please let me know.
michael Bartell
215 534 2865
michael bartell277@gmail.com
michael Bartell
215 534 2865
michael bartell277@gmail.com