Here's a C5 conversion I like - 1962 CRC

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Oct 12, 2011 | 04:25 PM

cal45

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Here's a C5 conversion I like - 1962 CRC

For some reason, I really like this conversion of a C5 to a 1962 C1. Classic Reflections Coachworks in WA state looks do do a top notch job (also at a top notch price $$$) http://www.crcoachworks.com/index.phtml

They can do verts, coupes, and FRC's. Here's a few pics from their site
Front pic is a coupe, Rear pic is a vert.

Their site states they now offer a 1959 version, too

Oct 12, 2011 | 04:27 PM

TriplBlk

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THAT actually looks good. Better than that other conversion one posted

Oct 12, 2011 | 04:38 PM

cdkcorvette7

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Looks pretty good. I wonder how much they want for those... Usually conversions like that are HUGE $$$$$$

Oct 12, 2011 | 04:52 PM

cal45

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Looks pretty good. I wonder how much they want for those... Usually conversions like that are HUGE $$$$$$

Yep - big bucks. Their site has a $69,000 price listed.

Oct 12, 2011 | 04:54 PM

cdkcorvette7

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Yep - big bucks. Their site has a $69,000 price listed.

I'm guessing that doesn't include the donor car... Looks nice, but no thanks. There's a lot of other stuff I'd buy first for that kind of money.

Oct 12, 2011 | 05:08 PM

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I don't like the modern windshield.

Oct 12, 2011 | 05:20 PM

TriplBlk

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Yep - big bucks. Their site has a $69,000 price listed.

Lmfao, let's see how long that company makes it's lol.

Oct 12, 2011 | 06:39 PM

cal45

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Lmfao, let's see how long that company makes it's lol.

Agree, in today's economy it may be tough but their web site shows photos of over 100 conversions to date, so $6.9m in sales isn't too shabby.

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Oct 12, 2011 | 09:55 PM

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That's a very nice looking conversion, but that is a lot of money for it.

Oct 12, 2011 | 10:41 PM

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I don't like the modern windshield.

Yep, I agree. That's the one thing that really looks hidious on these. As a former owner of a 62 it really stands out.

Oct 12, 2011 | 10:43 PM

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That is one of the better conversions for sure.

Oct 12, 2011 | 11:02 PM

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Heck with the price of a nice donor car and that kit you could get a ZR1 for a little bit more.

Oct 12, 2011 | 11:11 PM

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I can't get past the modern windshield on the old bodystyle. It just looks wrong.

Oct 12, 2011 | 11:20 PM

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The rake is so weird. It looks like it rolled over.

Oct 13, 2011 | 12:26 AM

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I saw this car in person in '09. It's darn nice and fooled lots of people. However I do understand the concern about the windshield.

Oct 13, 2011 | 12:35 AM

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Don't be concerned about the price point. The car is not targeted to market to us. But rest assured there are plenty of wealthy people who look at $100K the way we look at $10 K. Not too many in my zip code but they are out there.

Oct 13, 2011 | 07:28 AM

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Nope! I'm not feeling it. I actually like the other conversion better. For me, the combination of those headlights and that windshield rake looks horrible.