C5 Bumper For C4's
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Racer
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C5 Bumper For C4's
Hey everyone. I just wanted to know if anyone has heard of this, have one or have a picture of the C5 bumper on a C4. I'm not interested in buying this (I prefer the late model C4 body style) but was wondering how it looks on a C4. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/3032430310.html
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You can pick up the correct bumper on Ebay. I plan on parting out a C4 and will put it on Craigslist. I agree keep it stock. There are alot of purists who won't buy a modified Corvette. They want it with original parts.
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There are plenty of pix on the internet you can find of that conversion. Unless you have a vette with salvage title AND you have no other choice it makes no sense.
I recommend going to one of the more subdued C3 conversions myself.
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That is the reason I like my stock 96 better. I just never liked the body styles after the C4. Every time I look at one, I think "ugly big butt". Also, I think the bodies after the C4 look very big and heavy (but their not). I live in San Francisco and I don't see many C4's but I see alot of vettes after the C4. That's another reason I like my car. It seems more unique.
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Yes, if you want the look of a C5 buy one-they usually come with the rear bumper anyway! Prices are dropping.My son-in-law just picked up a clean '01 fully loaded 6sp vert with 75K for $15,700
Original owner threw in many shop goodies and memorabilia too! The only thing needed is a rebuilt front seat. I was kind of hoping my daughter had told him no
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I'm not convinced that's the C5 bumper shape. In fact, I'd bet against it.
I've seen bumpers (for sale) that have C5 shaped rear tail-lights in them. I think that's what this is. Really it's not bad -- if you like a more oval rear tail light.
I've seen the version with a small lip spoiler and I thought it looked very good.
You guys are over-reacting. It's not the full-monty C5 conversions we've seen gone bad.
I've seen bumpers (for sale) that have C5 shaped rear tail-lights in them. I think that's what this is. Really it's not bad -- if you like a more oval rear tail light.
I've seen the version with a small lip spoiler and I thought it looked very good.
You guys are over-reacting. It's not the full-monty C5 conversions we've seen gone bad.