C4 to C5 conversion it does exist ..ughh

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Oct 17, 2012 | 09:04 AM

RichAshley-Black99

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C4 to C5 conversion it does exist ..ughh

Wow

ran across this while looking through craigslist
http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/3339728533.html

Oct 17, 2012 | 09:12 AM

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I never have understood the desire to mix, match and patch up different generations of Corvettes. Each generation has unique advantages and disadvantages, depending on your individual preference, but these type of hybrids are fugly. Nice panel fitment on the passenger side!

Oct 17, 2012 | 09:19 AM

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I think I remember seeing a C5 to C6 converstion on here somewhere.

Oct 17, 2012 | 09:23 AM

maxx2200

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I just don't get it.

Oct 17, 2012 | 09:38 AM

duramaxsky

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Wouldn't it cost less to sell the C4 and buy a C5?

Oct 17, 2012 | 09:38 AM

PryOpenUr3rdEye

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Geez...

Oct 17, 2012 | 09:49 AM

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Really?

Oct 17, 2012 | 09:52 AM

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Something stinks in here....

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Oct 17, 2012 | 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by duramaxsky

Wouldn't it cost less to sell the C4 and buy a C5?

My logic exactly. I've seen the same thing with C5/C6 hybrids. For the amount of money invested to modify the C5 to look like a C6, then combined with the loss or resale value, you would have enough for a healthy down payment and/or potential trade into a C6?!

Oct 17, 2012 | 11:13 AM

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RichAshley-Black99

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And you can have it all for $14.5k

Oct 17, 2012 | 11:59 AM

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If the doors and front fenders lined up it wouldnt look horrible

Oct 17, 2012 | 12:01 PM

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wrong on soooo many levels.

Oct 17, 2012 | 12:10 PM

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If he gets $14.5k for that my head will explode

Oct 17, 2012 | 11:36 PM

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I do like the conversion of a C5 vert to look like a C1 though.

Oct 18, 2012 | 12:15 AM

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I do like the conversion of a C5 vert to look like a C1 though.

If only they could find a way to put the c1 windshield on. I haven't seen that yet. The c5 windshield ruins it for me.

Oct 18, 2012 | 12:21 AM

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the guy who use to make those kits used the business to hide drug money. kits fit like complete sh*t and took forever to make line up right. they were somewhat popular back in 99-01 when the c5 was a brand new car. notice how the gills do not line up correctly?

you're looking at a blast from the past