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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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Here is the conversion I did for my business. This is not a kit. Hope everyone likes it This is my personal car. Missed the coupe, but like the FRC look more I will answer questions through PM, if there are any. This is one of many services we are providing. Thanks

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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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Man thats awesome! Good Job!!

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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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Thanks guys, Im really liking the black top and halo...Its different.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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Great job!!
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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you have more pics of the process?? I am sure someone will ask
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Originally Posted by Wicked99
Thanks guys, Im really liking the black top and halo...Its different.
If my Vette wasnt black I would do the black halo. I think it is a awesome look on other colors.

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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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Wow! That looks awesome!!
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by pewter99
you have more pics of the process?? I am sure someone will ask
I have tons of pics This is a conversion im going to provide with my new business. Im hoping there is a market for it.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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This is from one of the Corvette purist who does not like the "flashy" mods UNLESS they are done in a matter that would look like a factory job. My friend - you have done it! That really looks good!!!
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Why that's a great conversion!
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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Looks factory to me,great job on the mod
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Originally Posted by pewter99
you have more pics of the process?? I am sure someone will ask
I'd like to know how you did it. Looks great.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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Great job.

I have been considering the black halo teatment on my pewter coupe for some time. It looks great on yours. Today I actually bought a can of Plasti Dip so I can spray the halo and if I don't like the result, I will just peel it off. If I di like it, I will probably have it wrapped in gloss black.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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Amazing job! Congrats.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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So maybe you could turn a coupe into a non removable top.

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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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Why-just buy a coupe.
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