All this keeping it stock crap
Race Director
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 11,520
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
These cars are meant to be modified-Duntov knew, even Bill Mitchell did. Have posted pictures before.
When GM left racing, Chevy sold Heavy Duty (hi performance & racing) parts.
There are atrocities when someone doesn't understand design/engineering of cars- Corvette summer, etc. ...
Preserving is fine. It is pretty funny when the sto*k guys incorrectly use "correct" when they mean original.
The best car shows have them all- modified, custom & sto*k, sorta like this forum.
Everyone is different so most have something they can contribute.
I never wanted any sto*k car. Sto*k is boring & for those who don't know how to modify.
All need more power & mods. Even L-88 needs exhaust mods to start w/...
When GM left racing, Chevy sold Heavy Duty (hi performance & racing) parts.
There are atrocities when someone doesn't understand design/engineering of cars- Corvette summer, etc. ...
Preserving is fine. It is pretty funny when the sto*k guys incorrectly use "correct" when they mean original.
The best car shows have them all- modified, custom & sto*k, sorta like this forum.
Everyone is different so most have something they can contribute.
I never wanted any sto*k car. Sto*k is boring & for those who don't know how to modify.
All need more power & mods. Even L-88 needs exhaust mods to start w/...
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,360
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From: COVINGTON LA
Originally Posted by 2TONE82
Follow the link to a customized vette currently on ebay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...492263291&rd=1
The defense rest your honor....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...492263291&rd=1
The defense rest your honor....
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,547
Likes: 12
From: Carbondale Pa.
Originally Posted by ICEMAN59
Yea that's not my taste but to each thier own and as far as getting my money back I don't feel any automobile is an invesment, if you want investments look elsewhere!
Buy land, they aint making it any more, Very interesting, this Corvette addiction, some like 'em stone stock, some like 'em modified, some like 'em outrageously redesigned, but cant we all agree that after all is said and done,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,WE ALL LOVE 'EM
Peace,,,,,,,,,Craig 
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 1,603
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco, CA
Originally Posted by 2TONE82
Follow the link to a customized vette currently on ebay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...492263291&rd=1
The defense rest your honor....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...492263291&rd=1
The defense rest your honor....
Wow thanks for posting this - I was just sitting here doing research and took a look at the above auction. -
the Gold Rush rocks!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 914
Likes: 0
From: Longview Texas
Originally Posted by Ganey
There are atrocities when someone doesn't understand design/engineering of cars- Corvette summer, etc. ...
actually I was looking for a copy of that to watch since it's been, oh 20-30 years ........ oh, my .02 ..... whatever floats your private boat man ..... I like'm with a bit of "personalization"....... Robert 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 3,248
Likes: 48
From: westland mi
Originally Posted by Ganey
These cars are meant to be modified-Duntov knew, even Bill Mitchell did. Have posted pictures before.
When GM left racing, Chevy sold Heavy Duty (hi performance & racing) parts.
There are atrocities when someone doesn't understand design/engineering of cars- Corvette summer, etc. ...
Preserving is fine. It is pretty funny when the sto*k guys incorrectly use "correct" when they mean original.
The best car shows have them all- modified, custom & sto*k, sorta like this forum.
Everyone is different so most have something they can contribute.
I never wanted any sto*k car. Sto*k is boring & for those who don't know how to modify.
All need more power & mods. Even L-88 needs exhaust mods to start w/...
When GM left racing, Chevy sold Heavy Duty (hi performance & racing) parts.
There are atrocities when someone doesn't understand design/engineering of cars- Corvette summer, etc. ...
Preserving is fine. It is pretty funny when the sto*k guys incorrectly use "correct" when they mean original.
The best car shows have them all- modified, custom & sto*k, sorta like this forum.
Everyone is different so most have something they can contribute.
I never wanted any sto*k car. Sto*k is boring & for those who don't know how to modify.
All need more power & mods. Even L-88 needs exhaust mods to start w/...
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 8,220
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Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
If I had to keep my car stock I wouldn't own it. To me a 75 corvette is gutless, has poor brakes, a dead suspension and is an embarrassment to be called a sports car.
This is my answer
This is my answer
That's a great answer Norval!
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 1999
Posts: 2,897
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From: Moon Township PA
Originally Posted by ICEMAN59
It angers me everytime someone comes up with this 
about it's not stock I want a custom car not one that's like every other one on the road it's all about style and individuallity. I could give a big rats a** about what people think it's my damn car and I'll do as I please as long as I like it. 
lolHey Iceman, don't hold back. Tell us how you REALLY feel! Don't be afraid, go ahead and let it out!
I call this arguement the Baskin Robbins arguement. Some like vanilla, some like strawberry, but they make 30 other flavors. Who am I to tell someone their flavor sucks?
Just my reluctant $.02 worth.
Gary
Drifting
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,442
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From: Flanders NJ
Originally Posted by 1Cool80
I'm not into changing what I feel is an already beautiful car but anything that increases performance, I'm game.
I love the way it looks inside & out, but mechanicaly it needs all the help it can get! 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 7,996
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From: McAlester Oklahoma
Do any of y'all recall a parody of a guy going through a restoration were he swept the roads the car had driven on and had the rubber remade into tires so they would be orginal? He sanded the paint and had the dust reformulated back in to paint. It went on and on with the wacky stuff inorder to stay orginal.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 311
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From: river rouge michigan
umm
i'm sure i'm gonna get some heat once my 77 is done
mods:
air ride suspension
shaved handles/locks/marker lights
molded front and rear bumpers
20" rims with 40 series tires
engine mods
redesigned and built interior...nothing original
nice sound system
i'm about 40 percent done right now......... hopefully by the summer it will be complete...
cryzko
detroit
mods:
air ride suspension
shaved handles/locks/marker lights
molded front and rear bumpers
20" rims with 40 series tires
engine mods
redesigned and built interior...nothing original
nice sound system
i'm about 40 percent done right now......... hopefully by the summer it will be complete...
cryzko
detroit
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 8,339
Likes: 24
From: I can walk to MA
So, you got some ding-dongs that don't like you customizing
your vette ? I don't think you'll get much attitude in this forum.
I am an NCRS member. My vette ? I took a matching numbers 75
L48 that had body and frame rot, which I drove for several years.
Then, it came off the road for repairs ... ended up buying a
'70 frame and rear clip .... making a '73 out of them. I will never
see big bucks from selling this car, so I never will. It is my creation,
and I intend to keep it for life.
However, I would also (in the near future) like to find an un-molested
C3 to keep all original for investment purposes. Even a bone stock
75 L48 will be worth much-much more in 15 years.
So, to-each-his-own .... custom, stock, or both.
Good luck making yours your own.
your vette ? I don't think you'll get much attitude in this forum.
I am an NCRS member. My vette ? I took a matching numbers 75
L48 that had body and frame rot, which I drove for several years.
Then, it came off the road for repairs ... ended up buying a
'70 frame and rear clip .... making a '73 out of them. I will never
see big bucks from selling this car, so I never will. It is my creation,
and I intend to keep it for life.
However, I would also (in the near future) like to find an un-molested
C3 to keep all original for investment purposes. Even a bone stock
75 L48 will be worth much-much more in 15 years.
So, to-each-his-own .... custom, stock, or both.
Good luck making yours your own.
Last edited by NHvette; Oct 4, 2004 at 04:18 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 4,760
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From: Buckeye, AZ
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
This is one of those ongoiing threads and I have never quite figured it out. I am a car lover and appreciate all aspects. I love seeing a perfectly restored original car and appreciate all of the work and effort that goes into it. I also love a customized car as more of a piece of creativity and imagination.a Presently I have an all original '78 Pace Car, but I want my next project to be a one of not worrying about the originality and numbers matching, but doing what I want. I don't understand why each of these camps is always going at it on this issue. I love cars period, custom and original. I appreciate trucks, boats, motorcycles, etc. I just plain love motorsports and don't concern myself with all of this. Quite honestly my favorite projects are the ones that look almost original but have very skillful, tastefull updates. An example would be a '58 Vette with a C4 or C5 drivetrain and chassis underneath. Can't we all just get along? 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 2,461
Likes: 354
From: Madison Alabama
This post is still going...
How 'bout this for an example of reckless abandon when it comes to customizing...
http://www.geocities.com/mtlmra/BPdriverprofile.html
...some fine examples of enjoying your ride your way ‘fer sure
Seriously, as other purist have stated, if I had not have started with a low mileage original car I might look to doing some custom work. Problem is, and this Forum has plenty of real life examples, once your start customizing it's hard to stop, substantial down time MAY be experienced. I respect that if that's your thing. For me, I want to drive my car and enjoy it as the General made it, flaws and all.
Ya'll go ahead and customize your ride. Hell, I hope more and more crossfire driver's pull the motor...just don't forget to list your parts on ebay
...but then my car wont be original anymore...or will it?
How 'bout this for an example of reckless abandon when it comes to customizing...
http://www.geocities.com/mtlmra/BPdriverprofile.html
...some fine examples of enjoying your ride your way ‘fer sure
Seriously, as other purist have stated, if I had not have started with a low mileage original car I might look to doing some custom work. Problem is, and this Forum has plenty of real life examples, once your start customizing it's hard to stop, substantial down time MAY be experienced. I respect that if that's your thing. For me, I want to drive my car and enjoy it as the General made it, flaws and all.
Ya'll go ahead and customize your ride. Hell, I hope more and more crossfire driver's pull the motor...just don't forget to list your parts on ebay
...but then my car wont be original anymore...or will it?
Last edited by 2TONE82; Oct 4, 2004 at 08:35 PM.