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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 12:18 AM
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Found this on ebay, and thought it was interesting.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-...QQcmdZViewItem
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Looks like a monza from the back
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 07:49 AM
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I'm partial to the fastback shape (that's one of the reasons I own an '80), but the blind spot on both sides would be huge with that kit. Just think about the effect of that much front-to-back side surface area on your angle of vision form the driver's seat.
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MN80Vette
I'm partial to the fastback shape (that's one of the reasons I own an '80), but the blind spot on both sides would be huge with that kit. Just think about the effect of that much front-to-back side surface area on your angle of vision form the driver's seat.
Graft some triangular windows into the sails, a la the 65-66 Shelby GT350 fastbacks.
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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I might get my golf clubs in that Corvette
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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It think it looks pretty good. Definitely more of a early '70s look than the factory's version. I wonder if there are any still around.
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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WoW. that 'Vette looks as good as stock!. Wish it was still available. Pickup a 74-77 for 6,500 or so, and this would be a great mod. I'd love to find one on an old 'Vette. Would of been a great factory option!
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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It's a bit too much like putting a mustache on the Mona Lisa or clothes on Venus for my taste!

There is a truly hideous Corvette C3 "Wagon" somebody keeps putting on Craigslist in Seattle and Portland for about $35 grand, with a few faded and grainy pictures from the 70's.
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I personally don't like it, but that's just my opinion.
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Originally Posted by RunningMan373
WoW. that 'Vette looks as good as stock!. Wish it was still available. Pickup a 74-77 for 6,500 or so, and this would be a great mod. I'd love to find one on an old 'Vette. Would of been a great factory option!
Here ya go. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976-...QQcmdZViewItem

It looks like it's even an L-82.
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
Man, that thing is a Gem. What a deal
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Originally Posted by RunningMan373
Man, that thing is a Gem. What a deal
I dunno, I kinda like it. From the side the hatch gives it something of a C2 body line...and the price is certainly right for an L-82, as long as the frame isn't trashed.
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