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Dec 30, 2021 | 06:24 AM

Yello95

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Anyone got pics of Jim Sharp's Z06 , please post them....i know they are out there somewhere....He had a fantastic C5 Vette...would bring back pleasant memories...
Thanks !

Dec 30, 2021 | 04:15 PM

Gary In NM

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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - Sharp Dressed Man (motortrend.com)

Dec 30, 2021 | 04:47 PM

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Dec 30, 2021 | 06:20 PM

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And to put this into some prospective, there was really only one Corvette vendor offering to do custom leather work for Corvettes at the time, outside of your local Hot Rod shops. That was Vette Essentials and they were and I believe still some of the best leather you could buy. I was fortunate enough to have custom C5 Sport Seats done for my car shortly after the owner, ken, passed away and his son was still running the business.

Z06-Jim's car was one of the coolest C5s around!!

Dec 30, 2021 | 07:47 PM

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I remember that one, and all the work done on what was new at the time "true flame" style painting.

Dec 30, 2021 | 08:08 PM

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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - Sharp Dressed Man (motortrend.com)

THANK YOU Gary !!!
What a fantastic paint job...flames look so real...flames coming out of the MCM hood and sides and engine and rear......i'm about to pass out...damn i loved that C5...I mean holy **** on a stick...Jim Sharp and his Vette were awesome...

I wonder who he sold it to....someone must know...

...whoever is ihe is one lucky sonybitch...

Sorry about me being so excited but i am about to have a coronary...

and lastly, if anyone has more pics of Jim's Vette, please post them

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Dec 31, 2021 | 08:17 AM

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I remember that Jim also extended the flame theme to his interior.
There was also a Forum member with a Black C5 Convertible with Yellow flames.

Dec 31, 2021 | 09:13 AM

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Dec 31, 2021 | 11:11 AM

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Man, the pic with the lady in front.......THAT'S what I call a "must have" accessory!!!! Probably tripled resale value if she's part of the package!!!!

Sorry, not sorry.......

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Dec 31, 2021 | 11:17 AM

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I don't recall the yellow flamed car but I do remember Jim's. He gave a lot of inspiration and encouragement to people that did the custom thing to their cars. I've always wondered what happened to his car as well. Thanks for taking us back down memory lane.

Dec 31, 2021 | 07:45 PM

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Here you go, I found some Kenny.

Dec 31, 2021 | 07:49 PM

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Dennis Gage is a fan too.

Dec 31, 2021 | 07:52 PM

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Awesome...thanks Mike...

Dec 31, 2021 | 10:08 PM

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Jan 1, 2022 | 11:01 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Yello95

I wonder who he sold it to....someone must know...

...whoever is ihe is one lucky sonybitch...

Sorry about me being so excited but i am about to have a coronary...

and lastly, if anyone has more pics of Jim's Vette, please post them

That's a beautiful car!!! Kinda wish I hadn't seen it!!!!! Whoever did the paintwork could show Picasso a thing or two!

Jan 1, 2022 | 01:06 PM

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That's a beautiful car!!! Kinda wish I hadn't seen it!!!!! Whoever did the paintwork could show Picasso a thing or two!

Picasso is **** compared to those realistic flames...

Jan 1, 2022 | 01:36 PM

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I wonder how much is invested into the car. Can't imagine the bill from the body shop.

Jan 1, 2022 | 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank4202

I wonder how much is invested into the car. Can't imagine the bill from the body shop.

I guess it doesn't matter how much it cost...can't put a price on enjoyment

...well worth it...

Jan 1, 2022 | 05:17 PM

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Jim’s C5Z was one of my favorite vettes on the forum for a long time. It was inspiration for my C5z. Unfortunately his old Z is no more. Several parts are listed on eBay as well.

http://www.autoworksinc.com/vehiclesDetail.php?90827