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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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Found this on the big auction site.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Corvette-Base-Convertible-2-Door-Corvette-Convertible-Custom-1962-Front-on-a-2000-C-5-/221369788878?forcerrptr=true&hash=item338aaae9ce&item=221369788878&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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Sometimes putting 2 good things together just does not work. This is one of those times....
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:55 PM
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I always said that if somebody could figure out how to put the c1 windshield on these, they would look great,......er better.
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 06:15 PM
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Pretty steep price for a 2000 C5 Convertible with 62K miles and a replacement front clip and paintwork.

I'm with Leo23, this look just doesn't work. Never cared for it. I prefer an original or an original bodied C1 Resto-Mod. Waste of a beautiful C5 imo.
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Kinda reminds me just a little of the Rolls Royce front end conversion kits for the old air-cooled VW Beetles.
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 06:56 PM
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If it were the full conversion then maybe......

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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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Something is more than off there...
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If only it had torque thrust wheels, it could be considered 100% appalling.
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Originally Posted by Black 02
If only it had torque thrust wheels, it could be considered 100% appalling.


I am normally a big fan of things that are out of the box

this is not one of them
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 08:09 PM
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Even worse than the 1953 version (http://www.aatcars.com/commem_ed.html).
That one at least had the (more or less) correct rear end.
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 09:18 PM
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I'm gonna go with "hate it"
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by alxltd1
If it were the full conversion then maybe......

Needs the back end to match . If you ever drove an original C2 you would know that this conversion is an incredible improvement in ride and drivability so you get the best of both worlds. I do like the full conversions although our stock C5's are no dog either. Not worth the difference in price for the conversion.
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Originally Posted by alxltd1
If it were the full conversion then maybe......

Not a fan of the one in that listing.
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Not a fan of the one in that listing.

I've had a dozen Vettes and hope to have more..but that won't be one of them...
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I never understood the need to "remodel" any Corvette. They're perfect when they come off the line.
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I never understood the need to "remodel" any Corvette. They're perfect when they come off the line.
Agreed
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They are nice! Not for me unless it was a second Vette for the garage!

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This thing is an abortion. Hideous.
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