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Old Jul 10, 2018 | 08:35 PM
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Think it’s an Ecklers body w lots of go fast bits

getting repainted black now
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Old Jul 10, 2018 | 09:27 PM
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looks like greenwood's old stuff
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I like it, nice wide body
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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by dmaxx3500
looks like greenwood's old stuff
yea it does but I don’t think it’s a Greenwood. I wish
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Primer finally done. Painter said body was in rough shape under the wrap. Should be painted next week
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Want to add some BBS wheel fans for the 80s Racing look

maybe I can get Caravaggio to do the interior

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1970 hood
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Are you sure there is a 70 under that kit? Check the rear frame for bumper shock mounts or signs of them being removed.
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Right color at last, coming along.
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Originally Posted by derekderek
Are you sure there is a 70 under that kit? Check the rear frame for bumper shock mounts or signs of them being removed.
Pretty sure he would know what year his car is- as he owns a Daytona Prototype ... this is him https://hubbellracing.com/


Paint - Car looks fantastic!!! I'm thinking some gold BBS?!!!

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Yes BBS go;d wheels but 1st a big brake kit

just found stock brakes from my C6 Z06, maybe they fit ?
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Nice, keep the pics coming!
Enkei had a real popular wheel very similar to the BBS back then.
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Out of paint shop. Next a big brake kit, new wheels, redo interior, black top, stereo etc

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Couldn’t post pics from my phone

cant post from my iPhone either. Are we having an issue ?

https://www.corvetteforum.com/g/picture/11032975

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Redoing interior now, Dynamat down. Seats redone by Caravaggio
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Redoing whole interior in black leather & alcantara with gold stitching.
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Door panels in. Rest going back in soon.

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