WHO here has the MOST modified C3..?
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
Hey guys-
I really appreciate the nomination but I feel as I'm not worthy-a real honor to be placed in this group!!!
I feel my build is just something that was impressed upon me at a young age on a trip to the Smithsonian Museum.
On that visit I saw a paint stick- that a house painter had used for 40+ years. Each day- he stirred the paint- let it dry -and did that every day- till the paint stick had grown w/ the layers of pain, too large to fit in the paint can.
It made me realize- just a little each day- and look what you can end up with!!! So that's basis of my build- I try to do a least a little each day and hope that it will impress somebody one day!!!
THANKS agian!!!
Richard
I really appreciate the nomination but I feel as I'm not worthy-a real honor to be placed in this group!!!
I feel my build is just something that was impressed upon me at a young age on a trip to the Smithsonian Museum.
On that visit I saw a paint stick- that a house painter had used for 40+ years. Each day- he stirred the paint- let it dry -and did that every day- till the paint stick had grown w/ the layers of pain, too large to fit in the paint can.
It made me realize- just a little each day- and look what you can end up with!!! So that's basis of my build- I try to do a least a little each day and hope that it will impress somebody one day!!!
THANKS agian!!!
Richard
Thanks for the "454"...sweet!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Wentzville MO
I will throw my 78 out there. LS LQ9 Swap, Holley HP ECM, 2004R tranny, Vintage Air, Borgeson Steering, VBP 550 front and composite rear springs, Electric probe headlight conversion, digital dakota gauges, Fiero seats, B&M quicksilver shifter, Boss 338 18" wheels, Bonded Front and Rear bumper covers, Custom Paint.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: McHenry Illinois
Very cool, I like every one of your mods!
I will throw my 78 out there. LS LQ9 Swap, Holley HP ECM, 2004R tranny, Vintage Air, Borgeson Steering, VBP 550 front and composite rear springs, Electric probe headlight conversion, digital dakota gauges, Fiero seats, B&M quicksilver shifter, Boss 338 18" wheels, Bonded Front and Rear bumper covers, Custom Paint.
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 65,492
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From: Orange Park Florida
I will throw my 78 out there. LS LQ9 Swap, Holley HP ECM, 2004R tranny, Vintage Air, Borgeson Steering, VBP 550 front and composite rear springs, Electric probe headlight conversion, digital dakota gauges, Fiero seats, B&M quicksilver shifter, Boss 338 18" wheels, Bonded Front and Rear bumper covers, Custom Paint.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 673
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From: Melbourne Victoria
G'day,
I'm surprised that no Aussies have chimed in with their RHD cars. They have to make a ship load of modifications to convert to RHD. Some even move the engines over to the left a few inches to get more foot room, then the tunnel has to be moved, seat mounting points, etc.
Regards from Down Under.
aussiejohn
I'm surprised that no Aussies have chimed in with their RHD cars. They have to make a ship load of modifications to convert to RHD. Some even move the engines over to the left a few inches to get more foot room, then the tunnel has to be moved, seat mounting points, etc.
Regards from Down Under.
aussiejohn
74 Coupe, RHD, Lambo doors, custom exhaust/mufflers, Leather seats, LED interior lights, lots of chrome bits & DVD/USB/MP3 player and a lot more stuff I don't remember too.
Just recently bought composite spring and Holley (real cheap ) so they're my next projects,
Oh and the square headlight conversion.
Nothing compared to some of your rides (eg the V12 for one Hammerheads for another).
Cheers from a cold wet Melbourne Australia,
Gav
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,943
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From: Southern NH
Not talking about any general area/paint/interior...or effort...just the various aspects of the car....say suspensions, interiors, electrical, wheels/tires, engine, trans, brakes, lighting, steering, chassis/frame,
so WHO here has the most modified C3 that is NOT racing it.....
GO!!!!!
so WHO here has the most modified C3 that is NOT racing it.....
GO!!!!!
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,518
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From: The Woodlands Texas
I still think it's Richard's, but here's my Conversion:
- LS3 480 Hot Cam Motor (All Accessories & Harness by Custom Image Corvettes)
- Custom LS Radiator with dual fans (Custom Image Corvettes)
- RS500 Keisler 5 spd (Auto to Manual Conversion)
- ARH headers
- Magnaflow 16841 Quad Tip Stainless Exhaust System
- Flaming River Rack & Pinion Steering
- Van Steel Front Coilover Kit with QA1 Adjustable Shocks
- Van Steel Rear Mono Spring with QA1 Adjustable Shocks
- Front & Rear Sway Bars + Rear Smart Struts
- Dakota Digital VHX Gauges for C3 Corvettes
- Vintage Air Gen IV AC with Stock C3 controls
- Rebuilt rear diff by tracdog2, and change from 3.08 gears to 3.55
- C7 Seats
- "New Way" Electric headlights
- "new way" electric wiper door
- Hydro boost With Wilwood brakes
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- LS3 480 Hot Cam Motor (All Accessories & Harness by Custom Image Corvettes)
- Custom LS Radiator with dual fans (Custom Image Corvettes)
- RS500 Keisler 5 spd (Auto to Manual Conversion)
- ARH headers
- Magnaflow 16841 Quad Tip Stainless Exhaust System
- Flaming River Rack & Pinion Steering
- Van Steel Front Coilover Kit with QA1 Adjustable Shocks
- Van Steel Rear Mono Spring with QA1 Adjustable Shocks
- Front & Rear Sway Bars + Rear Smart Struts
- Dakota Digital VHX Gauges for C3 Corvettes
- Vintage Air Gen IV AC with Stock C3 controls
- Rebuilt rear diff by tracdog2, and change from 3.08 gears to 3.55
- C7 Seats
- "New Way" Electric headlights
- "new way" electric wiper door
- Hydro boost With Wilwood brakes
-
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Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,726
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From: Seattle Washington
Do the rules for this thread only relate to the Cars current condition ? In other words can we add up multiple Engines, Transmissions, Paint Jobs and on an on over 3 or more decades ?