but $45000+c5, ????????????? 
This is my mod
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Central Ma
Originally Posted by StephenT
It's not for me, but it's your money. The quality of the kit does look good. You need to go all the way and get different wheels.
Until I saw 45k plus your car!!!And yes, those wheels have to go.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Queens, New York Life begins at 183 mph....
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Wow!! That looks awesome, much better than the 53 conversion that most of us have seen.
The only thing that looks out of place is the windshield. It would be great if the kit include a more 62'ish wrap around windshield. Nevertheless, they did a great job!
The only thing that looks out of place is the windshield. It would be great if the kit include a more 62'ish wrap around windshield. Nevertheless, they did a great job!
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 4,419
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From: Arroyo Grande CA
Originally Posted by alex1217
Wow!! That looks awesome, much better than the 53 conversion that most of us have seen.
The only thing that looks out of place is the windshield. It would be great if the kit include a more 62'ish wrap around windshield. Nevertheless, they did a great job!
The only thing that looks out of place is the windshield. It would be great if the kit include a more 62'ish wrap around windshield. Nevertheless, they did a great job!
I'm not one who particularly is into custom cars, but this appeals to me. '62 styling, C5 technology. Keep the wheels, after all it is a C5 underneath, and it brings out that point.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,987
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From: Orlando FL
Cruise-In VI Veteran
WOW!! 
i HATE the other kit that is on the market now, but after seeing this, i am VERY impressed!! i would never do it to my car, but i give you credit... it looks very good!!!
congrats!
i HATE the other kit that is on the market now, but after seeing this, i am VERY impressed!! i would never do it to my car, but i give you credit... it looks very good!!! congrats!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 752
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From: Tulsa OK
Kinda Funky lookin - but cool. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
The mid section with the windshield throws you but the interior looks great compared to the 62.
I bet it turns some heads "whats that?????"
The mid section with the windshield throws you but the interior looks great compared to the 62.
I bet it turns some heads "whats that?????"
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From: Kona Hawaii
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05
Originally Posted by BSiegPaint
I like this mod a lot better than the body kit that looks like the '53. This really isn't too bad, and differs from the original style in a tasteful, but not forced, way. I think it's very well done.
Team Owner
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From: Plano Texas
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
IM20AGN,
Perfect!!!!!!
Love it!!!!
Would do this in a heartbeat, but with two C6's on order, and two C5's being kept, don't know if I'll have the room.
Questions:
Is it necessary to keep the wheels (C5) sizes stock on your conversion?
Do you have a WEB site for these people?
Is there limitations on HP (I.e., my '99 has 619 at the crank, NA, so no change to the overall engine dimensions)?
Again - this is the best looking conversion I have seen - many, many congratulations
Perfect!!!!!!
Love it!!!!
Would do this in a heartbeat, but with two C6's on order, and two C5's being kept, don't know if I'll have the room.
Questions:
Is it necessary to keep the wheels (C5) sizes stock on your conversion?
Do you have a WEB site for these people?
Is there limitations on HP (I.e., my '99 has 619 at the crank, NA, so no change to the overall engine dimensions)?
Again - this is the best looking conversion I have seen - many, many congratulations
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,417
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From: Annapolis MD
I like the retro look, I just think it doesn't look right, especially the windshield, side mouldings, and the interior... To each his own, though!
If you want the looks of a C1 but performance of a C5, then a MUCH better option IMO is this:
There is a guy named Rich Lagasse (CF name: richscorvettes) on the C1-C2 forum that has a C1 body on an updated C1 frame with C4 running gear and a C5 Z06 engine. . It looks WAY cooler than any of the C5 conversions, because the shape is perfect (even the windshield). Not until you look under the hood or under the car can you see what it is (except this guy has modern wheels on it)...
Here's the chassis:
And here's the finished product:
Here's his website:
http://www.richscorvettes.com/
Here's a company that makes C5 frames for C1's:
http://www.sriiimotorsports.com/pages/885872/
If you want the looks of a C1 but performance of a C5, then a MUCH better option IMO is this:
There is a guy named Rich Lagasse (CF name: richscorvettes) on the C1-C2 forum that has a C1 body on an updated C1 frame with C4 running gear and a C5 Z06 engine. . It looks WAY cooler than any of the C5 conversions, because the shape is perfect (even the windshield). Not until you look under the hood or under the car can you see what it is (except this guy has modern wheels on it)...
Here's the chassis:
And here's the finished product:
Here's his website:
http://www.richscorvettes.com/
Here's a company that makes C5 frames for C1's:
http://www.sriiimotorsports.com/pages/885872/
Last edited by JohnTheStigGalt; Jul 6, 2005 at 06:43 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: The Corner of No and Where Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
Sweeeettt !!! I wish I could see it in person. It does appear to be one of the better conversions. I do agree get rid of the thin spokes.
