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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 11:11 AM
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It's not a C5, but I thought this was interesting...I've never seen this done before. Kinda cool...

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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 4XLR8N
It's not a C5, but I thought this was interesting...I've never seen this done before. Kinda cool...

http://imgur.com/a/sHfEN
Was the dash or any of the interior restored yet? I assume it's a work in progress with the intention of restoring the entire car?
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 11:56 AM
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Interesting for sure, but I'm not sure I understand the point in doing it? Artwork . . .giving the ex wife half ?
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 11:57 AM
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No alternators in 56. AC not period. Air cleaner cover is wrong. No ignition shielding. No rallye wheels up front. That car is a long long way from being restored up front. It's a rough DD.
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 12:21 PM
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Half restored.........or half trashed......that is the question?
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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No alternators in 56. AC not period. Air cleaner cover is wrong. No ignition shielding. No rallye wheels up front. That car is a long long way from being restored up front. It's a rough DD.
2/10, would not bang.
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While it is unique as it sits, hopefully some day it will be finished and look great.
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2/10, would not bang.
one more...the orig 265
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hmm interesting
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conversation piece I guess..
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I quite like it. Kinda shows what decades of weather can do compared to new.
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I have seen this car and talked with owner
Car is as done as it sits no other work will be done
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I would be curious as to this car's story. Obviously not a work in progress. Who would ever finish-paint half of a car?!?!?!?!? It's obvious that some kind of distinction is being made here and it is quite interesting to me as to just what the builder had in mind.

Really looks kinda cool though. I just hate seeing a C1 that could be brought back to good condition and not have it done.

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