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Apr 9, 2020 | 11:39 AM

WetMountainMan

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From: Westcliffe CO

C5 Abomination

https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2020...erm=2020-04-08

Last edited by WetMountainMan; Apr 9, 2020 at 11:40 AM.

Apr 9, 2020 | 11:45 AM

Mr. Black

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That's a hard no.

I'd rather just strip the body all the way off and tube chassis/cage Kart it.

Apr 9, 2020 | 12:19 PM

flyingmfrc

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That's hard to look at....surely it must have been in an accident.....

Apr 9, 2020 | 12:47 PM

JR-01

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That's what hot rodding is all about. Making something from a wreck.

Apr 9, 2020 | 12:55 PM

Hepcat

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Mmmm, looks like a Miata and BMW got together and... dreamed of a Corvette love child?

Apr 9, 2020 | 01:43 PM

4XLR8N

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Apr 9, 2020 | 01:50 PM

LilNutSac

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Most hideous car I've seen in many years. But still 1000000 times better than ANY "tube chassis/cage Kart"

Apr 9, 2020 | 03:59 PM

DDaaryl

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Hope they didn't start with a perfectly good car to create this. It's different and special for sure.

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Apr 9, 2020 | 04:49 PM

knewblewkorvette

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Somebody rear-ended this C5 so hard the mufflers were bent 90 degrees

Apr 9, 2020 | 04:50 PM

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Mr. Black

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That's even worse. No offense to the owner. Like DDaaryl likes to say, it's special alright.

Apr 9, 2020 | 05:40 PM

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road pilot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JR-01

That's what hot rodding is all about. Making something from a wreck.

I agree but it is suppose to be better after
the wreck. Hot rodding should have a good vision
not a hack job.

Apr 9, 2020 | 05:51 PM

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Evil-Twin

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Its not my taste, but it is some ones statement.,.. I dont see a claim that is a Corvette, although its using some Corvette parts...No claim that its a modded Corvette, but what I see is an attempt to make something our of almost nothing... Nice wheels though.
That is someone's hard work with many one off panels. I applaud the effort.
Bill aka ET

Apr 9, 2020 | 05:56 PM

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My Vette Life

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Rear looks like the prowler and It's not bad overall. Neat and creative, would be nice if the front end was different and maybe round narrow-ish.

Apr 9, 2020 | 06:01 PM

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ShagVette

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Whelp, when you want to have one that doesn't look like ANY others!

Apr 9, 2020 | 06:04 PM

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JR-01

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Quote:

Originally Posted by road pilot

I agree but it is suppose to be better after
the wreck. Hot rodding should have a good vision
not a hack job.

LOL. You ever see a rat rod?

Apr 9, 2020 | 06:11 PM

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jrp1588

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Bet steep driveways are easier without the giant front and rear overhangs. haha

Apr 9, 2020 | 06:16 PM

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Evil-Twin

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St. Jude Donor '03-'04

Apr 10, 2020 | 07:32 AM

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friou

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From: jefferson texas

Well, it certainly doesn't appeal to me but the work, from what I can see, looks to be well done. The car hobby has, and I suspect always will, produce some interesting, different and at times outrageous rides. It helps keep the hobby interesting even if it isn't your cup of tea.