C5 With C6 Front End Conversion
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From: All that glitters is Gold - Hockey Is CANADA'S game
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by Mr.DJ
The custom blue C5 belongs to Laurent Bensaid, of 'Corvette Specialty of California' in Riverside, CA. My brother and I have seen this car 'in person' at Laurent's shop in Riverside...off the '91' & Magnolia. This C5 is totally custom and the front and rear have both been widened. Laurent is currently changing-out the rear-end, as well as working on boosting even more out of his 'Maggie'. BTW, Laurent said that he drives this 'show car' to his shop daily. 
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Originally Posted by Zilla
I was refering to the C60 concept when I mention ECC but in an earlier post I mentioned that the blue vette was from Southern California.
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
For the ultimate in beautifully-sculpted, integrated exposed headlights, I think Ferarri hit the nail on the head with the Modena. I immediately thought of the Modena headlights when I first saw the C6.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
I'd like to see it from a little farther back. Too close to get a good perspective on dimensions and fit. The lights might be a little "off shape" for me.
I like the hood on its own for sure.
I like the hood on its own for sure.
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From: Indianapolis IN
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
I wouldn't exactly call it a C6 conversion. since that kit existed long before the C6 was introduced.
Just another non-popup offering. (and ugly IMO
)
Just another non-popup offering. (and ugly IMO
)
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Cozmo
I like the headlights, but that's a lot of money! 
I would probably use that sort of cash for something in the performance department or a new hood.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
I wouldn't exactly call it a C6 conversion. since that kit existed long before the C6 was introduced.
Just another non-popup offering. (and ugly IMO )
Just another non-popup offering. (and ugly IMO
)
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From: Las Cruces New Mexico
Originally Posted by JTJ
I'm with you---C5's are pop-up light Vettes--best ones ever produced!
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Funny, the C6 just looks like the bastard-child of a Viper and a Ferrari, yet noone calls it "wannabe".
I think the hood looks awesome on the red one. The hood on the blue one looks hideous! Actually, the paint makes the whole thing look hideous, but that's my opinion and everyone's entitled to their own.
I want a C6, but really, only for the front/non-pop up headlights (years of crappy motor replacing and with the 80's being over and all, I'm over pop-ups). If someone can point to non-pop ups that don't look like bug-eyes, great!
I think the hood looks awesome on the red one. The hood on the blue one looks hideous! Actually, the paint makes the whole thing look hideous, but that's my opinion and everyone's entitled to their own.
I want a C6, but really, only for the front/non-pop up headlights (years of crappy motor replacing and with the 80's being over and all, I'm over pop-ups). If someone can point to non-pop ups that don't look like bug-eyes, great!
