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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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A Viper Kit made from a C4 Corvette

http://www.allkitcars.com/dodge-vipe...-kit-for-sale/


Oh the Horror of it all
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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I like the lines of that kit...
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Thats not bad at all.. i like the looks of it. ( i dont think i would want to tackle the fab work)
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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How flattering for the Corvette. No matter what kind of parts are used, you still have a CORVETTE!!
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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Blasphomy I say!
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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The newer body still vipers don't retail resale value like the "original" vipers... I've seen them for as little as ~ $30,000. The body work, labor hours, paint, wheels, lighting etc. might actually put you pretty close (if trying to tackle this conversion).
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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As body kits go, that's not horrible. To each his own.....but why destroy one of the best looking automobiles ever built at any price?
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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I still want a C4 kit for my C5
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon Hekking
I still want a C4 kit for my C5





Oh wait....
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 06:12 AM
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Even the kit manufacturer is suggesting you don't use a perfectly good C4 with the kit...cause they know how gaff that would be. I could see buying back your totaled car and making a salvaged titled, C4, viper thing...and then listing on craigslist for us to create a thread about someday.
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by firstvetteRI
Even the kit manufacturer is suggesting you don't use a perfectly good C4 with the kit...cause they know how gaff that would be. I could see buying back your totaled car and making a salvaged titled, C4, viper thing...and then listing on craigslist for us to create a thread about someday.
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 07:23 AM
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the kit pieces they show are from a model car and the pics they show claiming are kit cars are pictures from google.
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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I an sure that putting that all together is a certified PITA
I am toying with the idea of building a Fiero Super car
LT1, upgraded brakes and suspension, g6 trans, Mid engine monster
wont look as cool as the c4 but it would be a fun little rocket
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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It has it's place... Make a neat salvage title project or something...
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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Imo if you want a viper buy one otherwise don't mess with perfection!
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Frizlefrak
As body kits go, that's not horrible. To each his own.....but why destroy one of the best looking automobiles ever built at any price?
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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problem child at best. Both Vette and Viper owners will scoff at you.

which only matters if you care what they think.
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