original or mod it, wich do you prefer?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Sherwood Park AB
Originally I was going to go stock. 
Now I have a 400 sbc with the L82 and all the original equipment sitting in my garage. It will go back in my 78 someday when I find a rolling chassis project. I will probably put in a different set of seats... maybe a set of TT II's... a 5 speed would be nice... see how it starts?
For now, I just want to drive it.
Now I have a 400 sbc with the L82 and all the original equipment sitting in my garage. It will go back in my 78 someday when I find a rolling chassis project. I will probably put in a different set of seats... maybe a set of TT II's... a 5 speed would be nice... see how it starts?
For now, I just want to drive it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,000
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From: Boulder Creek California
Originally Posted by Corey_68
It would KILL me to pull up at a car show and see 10 Vettes like mine, the same yr, same color and same interior just for the sake of being original.
Our cars are beautiful stock, but I've seen so many I just look through 'em these days unless they're something really special
tragic, I know.-Chris
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: The Corner of No and Where Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
STOCK !! My 73 is completely stock and 80% still with the same equipment as it came from the factory. Only 30k miles on it. Why change it.
The C5 is a different matter now but I keep all the old parts in case someone 30 years from now wants to drive a gasoline engine vehicle that is all original
The C5 is a different matter now but I keep all the old parts in case someone 30 years from now wants to drive a gasoline engine vehicle that is all original
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Team Owner
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From: Diesel smoke Makes me horny
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Originally Posted by Older Than Dirt
Why mod?
Here's why.........
Original = 190hp in front of a TH350
Mod = 430+ hp in front of a Richmond 6sp.
Which would you rather have?
Here's why.........
Original = 190hp in front of a TH350
Mod = 430+ hp in front of a Richmond 6sp.
Which would you rather have?
Racer
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 484
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From: Guston KY
Modify!!
I plan on modifying mine as much as my budget will allow!
I appreciate the totally stock pristine ones to look at, but; not for myself.
I like the stock look (Except wheels and side pipes)
Internally, I'm gonna mod the crap out of it if I can.
I appreciate the totally stock pristine ones to look at, but; not for myself.
I like the stock look (Except wheels and side pipes)
Internally, I'm gonna mod the crap out of it if I can.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Deltona (son of Deland and DAYTONA) FL
I think it would depend on which Vette. Mid year or chrome bumper that already had good performance and was in decent shape, I'd go stock.
My 79 or one that is never going to be worth as much money as the mid year and chrome bumper? Mod it! Technology has advanced way too much to not take advantage of it.
My 79 or one that is never going to be worth as much money as the mid year and chrome bumper? Mod it! Technology has advanced way too much to not take advantage of it.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Orange Park Florida
Sotck as a stove, right outta my imagination...and some others' as well.....
grill, tail lights, it's all differant, only totally stock parts on my car are the chrome bumpers, and door handles literally that is it...
GENE
grill, tail lights, it's all differant, only totally stock parts on my car are the chrome bumpers, and door handles literally that is it...
GENE
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 23
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From: Fayetteville GA
Originally Posted by Corey_68
What can I say I like to standout and be different.
I guess this is one of the reasons that I want a Corvette so bad:
1. They are cool
2. They are fast
3. Not everone has one.
RASCH
Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 298
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Doing a full frame off and can go either way, but decision is stock body,stock look interior(adding Full leather), Crate engine and converting to 4 spd from auto. Its MY car and I can do what I want. I'm not concerned with "its worth more all stock". Lately it seems like people are more concerned with a good driver that looks great. Corvettes were made to be driven !!!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Plainfield IL
I like my '81 original. It's a four-speed with 31k miles. The only mods are a high-flow catalytic and a K&N air filter, things I can easily return to stock. My car is somewhat slow, but that's ok. I drive it less than 200 miles a year.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 264
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From: Franklin Ohio
All stock with the exception of true duals and flow masters. Only reason for keeping it stock was I got a great deal on a low mileage car that needed paint. The engine and drive train are in good shape - I didn't say fast - so decided to keep it stock. Once I sell it and get my non matching 70 then I will go for performance.