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Old May 22, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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I don't think it looks right on a C5!!!
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Old May 22, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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I tried it myself, but the damn thing kept blowing off my vert..
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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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A buddy of mine did a 70 1/2 Z28 with a split rear glass, actually looked pretty good
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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn
One thing you should think of. When the 64 Corvette came out many 63 owners elected to cut out their split rear window and install the better single piece design. The split is only popular now because of collectibility. They are still a pain to drive due to limited rear vision.

Bill

Plus, there are some real whacky state laws on any kind of obstruction in the rear window. I read a story about a local woman who got a ticket because she had a bunch of small stuffed animals lined up in her back window.

Might just be enough of a stupid reason to get pulled over.
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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Avelate did a C5 model with the split-window. This was circa 2001-2003.



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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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I have the part that Mid America & Eckler's sells. Some like it and some do not. Same with my stripes.
I show my car, and with so many red Corvettes out there, I have taken "the dare to be different" path.
We all do what we want to do to our cars, there is no perfect Corvette.

I will now put my flame suit on

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