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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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Here are the before and after pics.

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OK, just kidding...

I had a nice 2008 coupe (loaded Z51, NPP, etc.) but decided I wanted a Z06! I ordered my new Z from Tommy Jr at MacMulkin luckily two days before the price increase. More pics and story in the C6 Z06 section.
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Looks just like the real thing.

Congrats on the new ride.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BD Z06
Here are the before and after pics.

Before conversion:



After conversion:



OK, just kidding...

I had a nice 2008 coupe (loaded Z51, NPP, etc.) but decided I wanted a Z06! I ordered my new Z from Tommy Jr at MacMulkin luckily two days before the price increase. More pics and story in the C6 Z06 section.
You had me going there for a minute. I was getting ready to flame you for putting on Z06 badges on a non-z06 car... Yours looks great. I too wanted a z06, but loved the LMB and removable top, so I did the widebody with NO z06 emblems...
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Looks great , which silver do you like better?????
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Looks great , which silver do you like better?????
I didn't think there was much difference until I now have the new one. I love the new blade silver. The metallic in the paint is amazing and it is a shade lighter than machine silver which I like.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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Very nice, I like those wheels.
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haha thats the first thing i noticed was the badges. congrats on the new ride!
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Best wishes on your new ride. Are you going to miss the removable top?
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Very Nice Brian.... Looks awesome !!! I know your excited about the upgrade..... congrats...
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Congrats.
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Nice conversion.
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Nice car. That is the ONLY way to do a conversion in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by 2vettes
Best wishes on your new ride. Are you going to miss the removable top?
Yes, of course - That is the one thing I will miss on the coupe.
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That's the best "Conversion" project we've ever seen!! LOL!!

Congrats and thanks for letting us help you get into the Z06!

Tommy Jr and Ron
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