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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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This car was bought as a theft recovery. It was totally stripped. No drivetrain, no interior, nothing. This is an example of what can be done with a salvage car. It's been a great car with zero issues. My dad and I built it from scratch. It's a low mileage (5k miles) Z51 widebody. While this route isn't for most people, it worked out great for me and I love it. Many thanks go out to Gene Culley and company for the help with parts. I have to say thanks to RLSEBRING for his help with some parts and info as well.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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And yes I know I don't have a splitter yet....trying to decide between Z06 and ZR1.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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black halos rock!!!
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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That's a bad Boy!!
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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They do. It's true.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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Lots of work...but really nice results... I like it.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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Very nicely done....what color seats did you go with?
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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I have all ebony right now but I have a set of two tone ebony/titanium with the embroidered headrests that I may put in.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Looks Good.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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That's a first I've got to look at it too. Turned out very nice. Does need the front splitter.

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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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You're going to need some Black headlights too...
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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got any pics of what it looked like when you bought it? would be interesting to see some of the build!
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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Been a member for years now. Just now posting pics.
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Nice!
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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Nice work and congrats and a deal. But go to tell you not a fan of using ZR1 badging on a non ZR1 ride. Posing is not cool. Too ricer IMHO.
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Nice vette.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Nice work and congrats and a deal. But go to tell you not a fan of using ZR1 badging on a non ZR1 ride. Posing is not cool. Too ricer IMHO.
looks like Z51 badges maybe. Nice job, looks good. Go with Zr1 splitter on the front so it stands out more.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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Good for you! I take it you've ended up spending a lot less than buying a complete used car? What year is it? Did you stick with the same year's engine? Maybe a list of exactly what you've put in / done to the car would be cool.
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