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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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Converted to a convertible.
So plain and simple, am i the only one with a '97 vert??:o

fyi that oil spot on the bottom of the picture is from '84 vette....
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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I don't think this is possible.
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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I don't think this is possible.
it is 100% possible..

He did say it was converted.. not from the factory.
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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Big hood... what's under it...
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Big hood... what's under it...
ehh just the typical supercharger
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You probably have the only 97 Vert and you got a nicely done conversion
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Did you actually perform the conversion or did you purchase the car after it was converted? I'm also curious - is the 10th digit of the VIN a "V" or a "W"?
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ehh just the typical supercharger
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Did you actually perform the conversion or did you purchase the car after it was converted? I'm also curious - is the 10th digit of the VIN a "V" or a "W"?
When i got it, it was already converted.
The 10th digit is V
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Yes, it's possible that you have a 97 vert - one that has been converted by an aftermarket company. And as far as having the only one, that's very hard to tell. There could be a number of others out there.
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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thanks for the response guys
Any of you guys have a clue on how much the cost was to covert it?
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I think the one company in Florida was doing if for around $7k..
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Looks great!
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