This is my mod
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Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: University Place WA
This is my mod
OK:
here it goes. You may have heard of this mod, it converts a C5 into a 1962 look. Everything is C5 except the body panels they have been designed to fit the C5 Chassis the only thing on the body skins that isn't changed is the side view mirrors and the waterfall. The color was inspired by the 1958 Regal Turquiose with white coves. The company that does these is in Lakewood Washington my company did the tooling for this mod.
I chose to paint the coves a different color although the original were not painted they did paint the coves in 61
I also installed an AVIC-N1 which is really great
This mod is 4 inches wider and 2 inches longer then the original 62
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http://web.ecomplanet.com/MONT6316/ServerContent/MyCustomImages/MONT6316CustomImage1498780.jpg[/IMG]
So, let me know what you think.
Just to address some that may have comments like if you wanted a 62, why didn't you just get one. I had a 58 and a 66 and they just don't perform like the C5. Also, I can always go out and buy another C5 but this is going to be a very rare car.
PS you can see about getting one of these at www.crcoachworks.com
here it goes. You may have heard of this mod, it converts a C5 into a 1962 look. Everything is C5 except the body panels they have been designed to fit the C5 Chassis the only thing on the body skins that isn't changed is the side view mirrors and the waterfall. The color was inspired by the 1958 Regal Turquiose with white coves. The company that does these is in Lakewood Washington my company did the tooling for this mod.
I chose to paint the coves a different color although the original were not painted they did paint the coves in 61
I also installed an AVIC-N1 which is really great
This mod is 4 inches wider and 2 inches longer then the original 62
[IMG]
http://web.ecomplanet.com/MONT6316/ServerContent/MyCustomImages/MONT6316CustomImage1498780.jpg[/IMG]
So, let me know what you think.
Just to address some that may have comments like if you wanted a 62, why didn't you just get one. I had a 58 and a 66 and they just don't perform like the C5. Also, I can always go out and buy another C5 but this is going to be a very rare car.
PS you can see about getting one of these at www.crcoachworks.com
Last edited by im20agn; Jul 6, 2005 at 03:25 PM.
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Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: North Royalton, OH
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
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. 
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 401
Likes: 0
From: Ogden Utah
It looks good. Although some replies disagree with it, I would much rather have the modern handling, engine and creature comforts of the C5 than an original '62 myself.
The original thin spokes really do look out of place though.
Enjoy!
UT-Driven
The original thin spokes really do look out of place though.
Enjoy!
UT-Driven
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 932
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From: Las Cruces New Mexico
I think it is great!!! 
I would love to do that to my daily driver. I'll have to check out the cost. I assume you can choose the color combination since you chose to paint the coves? Enjoy. 
I would love to do that to my daily driver. I'll have to check out the cost. I assume you can choose the color combination since you chose to paint the coves? Enjoy.
Race Director
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From: Vancouver
2015 C5 of Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
I think it looks the best out of all the other conversions I've seen. The color I am not sure. But it probably looks better in person. Good luck with it. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Cranford, New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11
Originally Posted by Stock Man
I think it looks the best out of all the other conversions I've seen. The color I am not sure. But it probably looks better in person. Good luck with it.
