All I can say is "OH, DAYUM! that is one fine ride!!!" Who on earth would ever wan't a C-5 when he could have a C-3 that looks that good? I'm sure that it is going to run liked a spotted-butt ape!!
You are a true craftsman!

 

Looks great brother!

 

Blues77: Thanks man :cheers:

ZD75blue: Thanks, clad you like it! :cheers:

yellow 72: Thanks :thumbs: :cheers:

79VetteMike: Thanks Mike! :cheers:

Twin_Turbo: Thanks TT, IMO the car looks 1000 times better in person, must be the crappy cam I'm using :D I try to take some pics tomorrow when I roll it out for a throughout wash and wax. :thumbs: :cheers:

Armstrong: Thanks man, the roads up here a absolutely horrible too, it will be interesting to see how the car handles now. I also got a good 1 1/2" groud clearance :D :cheers:

74-Roadster: Thanks, I wanted to get the stance right and I think I'm almost there, will have to wait to see how the car settles after I've put few miles on it. The hood is another homemade item. I used a hood from a 74 vette as a mold, just rised it 2" first. I think it turned out ok, but not perfect. How your project planning going? I just saw a LT5 for sale on the internet, maybe the orange 75 will have something like that next summer :D :cheers:

AGVI: Clad you like the rims, I think they suite car pretty well. Thanks for your patience, it took quite long to finally post some pics :D :cheers:

Lasse: Thanks Lasse, everytime I look at those flares on your car, I wan to do the same to my car :yesnod: :cheers:

FlyingFinn: You're more than welcome, it will not be anything special tomorrow though, just a little shake down run around the block ;) :cheers:

patsnitrovette: Thanks! I think the black goes well with all the shiny chrome. :cheers:

1970 Stingray: Thanks, I can't wait to hear from your first drive with the new BB, it'll be something you'll never forget. :yesnod: :cheers:

Redshark6974: :bb Thanks for the kind words! I still would like to own a 74-74 convertible, it's IMO THE best looking convertible ever made! :cheers:

MotorHead: :lol: Thanks, it must be some sort of mind control, I mean I've been itching to drive this thing for soooo looooong and now that I could I won't, go figure :confused: :D Well, I'm sure the time will come eventually :D :cheers:

DMONSVETTE: Thanks, I will watch out for those hot pipes from now on, my jeans were badly burned yesterday when I got out the car :nono: I will try to take more pics tomorrow. :cheers:

rainman69: Thanks man, Yes they do make the Sparco's in blue as well. Go to www.sparcousa.com to learn more. :cheers:

81vette: Thanks Mark, in all honesty I must say you've got one of the most interesting project going on there, can't wait to see how it turns out! :cheers:

GrandSportC3: Thanks Olivier, did you get your new rims yet? Any pics? :cheers:

Flareside: Slowpoke :skep: :lol: I know, I know I should work harder, I could just order food from a pizza place, sleep on the carage floor etc. to make things happen faster :yesnod: :lol: Seriously, Thanks Joe, that tri power set up looks great on top of that Merlin Block! Have given any thought on the EFI conversion I mentioned? :cheers:

Smokehouse69: :bb Thanks for the nice words, not too sure about the apes though :lol: :lolg: :cheers:

Chris@VetteFinders: Thanks Chris, looks like the Vettefinders' 79 is moving along much faster than mine :D :cheers:

 

Groovyjay, "running like a spotted-azzed or striped-azzed ape" is Southern US Redneck vernacular for "very,very, fast!!!" With a few phrases like that and a mullet hairstyle and you'd fit in anyplace in the southern US. :D

Darn forum censor won't let me say butt!

 

I'm actually considering putting the correct back bumper on without the spoiler('80-'82 type) now.

 

The car looks PERFECT!!!!!!!!

This is the Best looking C3 I have ever seen. The lines are neat and clean. You really pulled it all together very nice.

The interior is awesome. The custom dash and gauges look great!

The first ride is the best ride...it is also the one that makes you the most nervous.

Good luck and congratulations on your accomplishment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Just amazing. Cars like that are what this completely insane hobby of ours is all about. Congratulations. :cheers:

By the way, that's one awesome parking brake handle. They don't carry those at Wal-Mart by any chance, do they? :D

 

Looks awesome! Great job! :hurray:

 

Wow! Nice job! :thumbs:

The 20" rims are a little too big for my tastes, but the car looks great.

:cheers:

 

:eek: Fantastic...you're going to win some shows. I'd love to see some outdoor shots of the whole car.

:cheers:

 

I love that dash and console!

 

Nice door painels :jester other then that nice car :thumbs: :cheers: :steering:

 

That did it! I am painting my car black for sure now. :)


[Modified by OHSIXX, 11:52 AM 9/28/2003]

 

I love those wheels. Are they Cragar SS wheels, 20" Ya gotta tell me. I love em

 

Maybe, but we are just doing a resto with stock parts and not really doing any upgrades. We aren't taking shortcuts, but we aren't taking the tougher choice when faced with one though.

We would ceratinly trade ya!

 

Wow, big wheels, interior looks great, guages & panel are awsome. I see a lot of work and it all looks well done. Black & chrome, nothing better.

 

:cheers: Looks great! So did you take it out for a spin yesterday?

 

Groovy car...Jay. :D Those wheels realy stand out and look awsome. How about engine pics???
Eddie

 

Congrats Jay....very nice
:cheers:

 

:hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

Jay your Vette has turned out incredible. Kudos on having the patience to see this hugh task all the way thru. Everything works very well together making for an AWESOME finished package :yesnod: . The interior is very :cool:

:cheers: