C5 Split Window Coupe ? Anyone Build One ?
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From: near Newburypot MA
C5 Split Window Coupe ? Anyone Build One ?
I've seen Sooo much on this forum - so how about a custom C5 Split Window Coupe - does it exist ? And another question - Why is it I've never seen Side Pipes on a C5 ? Is it out of style or the car design doesn't allow it ? Has anyone ever seen aftermarket wheels that have Knock Offs (center hub like the C2s) for the C5 as well ?
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I believe there were pictures of a custom side-pipe C5 here a while back but I'm sure it was difficult and, of course, expensive. The unique structure of the C5 doesn't lend itself to an easy conversion job.
Here are a couple of shots one of my C5's underbelly. Not easy to get to the rockers without major mods. Course, the rear-mounted turbo system does offer possibilities.
Here are a few shots of the Avelate Corvette C5 conversion Avelate sold a while back.
There are also C1 and C5 conversion kits sold for the C5.
Never seen a knockoff wheel for the C5.
Here are a couple of shots one of my C5's underbelly. Not easy to get to the rockers without major mods. Course, the rear-mounted turbo system does offer possibilities.
Here are a few shots of the Avelate Corvette C5 conversion Avelate sold a while back.
There are also C1 and C5 conversion kits sold for the C5.
Never seen a knockoff wheel for the C5.
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I believe there were pictures of a custom side-pipe C5 here a while back but I'm sure it was difficult and, of course, expensive. The unique structure of the C5 doesn't lend itself to an easy conversion job.
Here are a couple of shots one of my C5's underbelly. Not easy to get to the rockers without major mods. Course, the rear-mounted turbo system does offer possibilities.
Here are a few shots of the Avelate Corvette C5 conversion Avelate sold a while back.
There are also C1 and C5 conversion kits sold for the C5.
Never seen a knockoff wheel for the C5.
Here are a couple of shots one of my C5's underbelly. Not easy to get to the rockers without major mods. Course, the rear-mounted turbo system does offer possibilities.
Here are a few shots of the Avelate Corvette C5 conversion Avelate sold a while back.
There are also C1 and C5 conversion kits sold for the C5.
Never seen a knockoff wheel for the C5.
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From: Riverside, California
I believe there were pictures of a custom side-pipe C5 here a while back but I'm sure it was difficult and, of course, expensive. The unique structure of the C5 doesn't lend itself to an easy conversion job.
Here are a couple of shots one of my C5's underbelly. Not easy to get to the rockers without major mods. Course, the rear-mounted turbo system does offer possibilities.
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Here are a couple of shots one of my C5's underbelly. Not easy to get to the rockers without major mods. Course, the rear-mounted turbo system does offer possibilities.
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eerrrrrr.....do wash and polish the underside of the car or is it you've just never driven it? I've never seen one this clean
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I'm pretty sure the company that manufactured the kits went bankrupt. One of their kit cars went across the block at Barret Jackson this year; it was hyerstical listening to Varsha and the Speed crew voice their feelings of displeasure.
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We have not yet seen the end of what will be done to the C5...Remember what was done to the C3 in the seventies...to each there own but sometimes its painfull...
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I believe there were pictures of a custom side-pipe C5 here a while back but I'm sure it was difficult and, of course, expensive. The unique structure of the C5 doesn't lend itself to an easy conversion job.
Here are a couple of shots one of my C5's underbelly. Not easy to get to the rockers without major mods. Course, the rear-mounted turbo system does offer possibilities.
Here are a few shots of the Avelate Corvette C5 conversion Avelate sold a while back.
There are also C1 and C5 conversion kits sold for the C5.
Never seen a knockoff wheel for the C5.
Here are a couple of shots one of my C5's underbelly. Not easy to get to the rockers without major mods. Course, the rear-mounted turbo system does offer possibilities.
Here are a few shots of the Avelate Corvette C5 conversion Avelate sold a while back.
There are also C1 and C5 conversion kits sold for the C5.
Never seen a knockoff wheel for the C5.
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Actually, owning a lift lends itself to a clean underside. It's a natural way to pass the time when you're waiting for oil to drain or doing spring maintenance.
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I believe there were pictures of a custom side-pipe C5 here a while back but I'm sure it was difficult and, of course, expensive. The unique structure of the C5 doesn't lend itself to an easy conversion job.
Here are a couple of shots one of my C5's underbelly. Not easy to get to the rockers without major mods. Course, the rear-mounted turbo system does offer possibilities.
Here are a few shots of the Avelate Corvette C5 conversion Avelate sold a while back.
There are also C1 and C5 conversion kits sold for the C5.
Never seen a knockoff wheel for the C5.
Here are a couple of shots one of my C5's underbelly. Not easy to get to the rockers without major mods. Course, the rear-mounted turbo system does offer possibilities.
Here are a few shots of the Avelate Corvette C5 conversion Avelate sold a while back.
There are also C1 and C5 conversion kits sold for the C5.
Never seen a knockoff wheel for the C5.
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