The forum has hosted a number of interesting threads regarding the original versus the modified Corvette. And over the holidays, we all will be looking to participate in some meaningful Corvette Forum discussion. So, this poll will determine how many of us regulars keep our Corvettes as:

1. Original & unrestored (matching numbers and correct date codes within reason;
2. Stock=correct functionality of parts but with disregard to date codes
3. Modifed=blowers, fancy paint jobs, LS1 motors, C4 tires, etc.
4. Undecided

Number 1 refers to an NCRS type car whereas number 2 (stock) indicates you work to keep it looking original but don't care if the alternater came from 1978 or 1974...they are all 61 amps and do the job in your A/C coupe! Your concern is keeping it going without having to pay outrageous dollars for a correct head bolt! For example, changing out a 8 track cassette player for CD player is keeping it relatively stock just like changing brake calipers to stainless steel with O rings to take advantage of safety improvements. However, these part exchanges are not original configurations. But...you be the judge how you rate your approach to Corvette preservation.

Number 3, modified is everything else, any modification that departs from original configuration in terms of both functionality and performance. I trust your judgement to determine whether your mods are an improvement and therefore still stock or whether you consider it a true modification and therefore a departure from stock.

Finally, number 4 is for those undecided on how to maintain their Corvette...this poll and discussion may help you decide.

Oh...this is an opinion poll so don't get too **** about it! Let's have fun with this over the next week.


[Modified by hunt4cleanair, 6:53 AM 12/21/2002]

 

Modified, To many things had been changed when I bought it to worry about bring it back to orginal anyway. There isn't much reason to have a toy if I couldn't play with it.

 

Modified too! It's hard to hide the TT2's, Hurst Competition + shifter, Fuel filler etc. The only numbers I'm concerned about is my paycheck & HP/TQ! :lol: :lol:

 

My 79 can almost be called a survivor.
the only mods are this. Headers and dual exhausts. I still use the original factory mufflers. It was repainted a bunch of years ago. and a cheesy cassette radio was installed in the early 80's. I have good year vr50 eagles on the rally rims and the front calipers are cheap rebuilt ones (will be replaced as soon as the start leaking... or sooner) Everthing else came from St Louis. With a vette this good, it would be a shame to modify it.

 

It is last part of that statement that really matters most now isn`t it.

 

MODIFIED - A numbers matching rubber bumpered '76 L-48 is never gonna be worth much, and it dont run for squat in Stock Form either :bb :bb :bb .

 

Changed the carpet color, radio, added headers w/ true duals, but try to keep the original appearence. :cheers:

 

When I got my 78, the motor was blowing oil everywhere, it was already a crate switched out, so I did the ZZ4, carb, and air cleaner. Added headers and true duals. For the most part I like to keep mine looking "stock" with mods underneath. More power, etc, but still keeps that stock look.

 

No. 1 should be modified ! J/K !
:cool:

CORVETTES are performance sports cars designed for PERFORMANCE enthusiasts! Since this is a relatively small group, there is a limit to what the factory can do since they need to keep the volume up. I could never be happy w/ any stock car, even a L-88 or ZL-1.
Pick a body/chassis you like & build an engine for it !
:cool:

The best car show has them all- modified, custom & stock like this forum.

:cool:

 

Modified :yesnod:

 

#2. Trying to keep it a 68. Which is hard considering some of the one year only parts. :crazy:

 

:iagree:

 

Modified. These cars were built to go fast. You can reach a point that is stupid fast, but you're never going to get to too fast.

On the other side of the coin, there is a thrill in the hunt for finding just the right bolt or hose clamp to make the car original.

Different strokes, it makes the world go round.

Happy Holidays :D

 

Both :D

 

Mine is stock but I'm working towards modified.

 

The 70 is stock except for the radio and side pipes. Dash and one door panel are still originial. Major components match and plan to keep it that way. Plan to buy date coded windshield and correct radio. Re-paint in about 3 or 4 years.


[Modified by Makonut, 8:12 PM 12/21/2002]

 

As stock as I can keep it. When I replaced the windshield and door glass I had the existing date codes put back on. Even the new expansion tank has the date code on it. :steering:

 

Even if it were a brand new Z06, I just wouldn't be able to leave it alone :crazy: :D


[Modified by SmokedTires, 3:20 PM 12/21/2002]

 

:iagree: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :D

 

1970 LT-1 NOM. The exterior will be stock and original color. The interior the same. The chassis and under carriage will be stock with modern components (shocks, tires, bushings), the engine will still be the 370hp 11:1 compression solid lifter but will be modified with no A.I.R., modern distributer/coil, custom wire looms, wires, and distributer shielding, possible TPI. All with a modern paint scheme.

While she is a relatively valuable and rare care, I am not one for shows and intend to drive her often.