C6 Split Window Coupe!
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I've just received the following e-mail...
"The cost to convert your Grand Sport Coupe into a ’63 or ’67 style will be $95,000.
This will give you the conversion painted your choice of color with your interior, drivetrain and tires/wheels.
Of course we offer options/upgrades to this but that is the number at where it is going to start.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information."
"The cost to convert your Grand Sport Coupe into a ’63 or ’67 style will be $95,000.
This will give you the conversion painted your choice of color with your interior, drivetrain and tires/wheels.
Of course we offer options/upgrades to this but that is the number at where it is going to start.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information."
Ouch!!!!!
Drifting
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Well, the proportions are wrong. 
They must use new panels, not a '63 body. That way it just bolts to the C6 frame.
The 53 looks way out of proportion.
If they used a replacement C2 body it would be cool.
But the wheelbase might have to be adjusted and the cost prohibitive.
http://www.superchevy.com/features/c...vette-replica/
Last edited by ButWhatDoIKnow; Jun 11, 2014 at 06:14 PM.
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Yeah, when I add it all up, including taxes, transportation, sundries, I'm looking at $104k +/-.
There's still some competitive bidding to be accomplished, and some numbers to be messaged, but this is something I'll need to think about carefully.
Frankly it's not the money that concerns me, I can handle that.
It's my disdain for spending that amount of cash on a car.
If you remember, I was originally looking to buy a new GT-R, but I just couldn't see sinking $115k into a car when $56,535 could buy me the Grand Sport.
If I go for this conversion, I know I'll have a car I'll love for the rest of my life, but at a total cost of about $160K. That's a lot of Dinaro to sink into any car.
I need to think on it some.
There's still some competitive bidding to be accomplished, and some numbers to be messaged, but this is something I'll need to think about carefully.
Frankly it's not the money that concerns me, I can handle that.
It's my disdain for spending that amount of cash on a car.
If you remember, I was originally looking to buy a new GT-R, but I just couldn't see sinking $115k into a car when $56,535 could buy me the Grand Sport.
If I go for this conversion, I know I'll have a car I'll love for the rest of my life, but at a total cost of about $160K. That's a lot of Dinaro to sink into any car.
I need to think on it some.
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Well, the proportions are wrong.
They must use new panels, not a '63 body. That way it just bolts to the C6 frame.
The 53 looks way out of proportion.
If they used a replacement C2 body it would be cool.
But the wheelbase might have to be adjusted and the cost prohibitive.
They must use new panels, not a '63 body. That way it just bolts to the C6 frame.
The 53 looks way out of proportion.
If they used a replacement C2 body it would be cool.
But the wheelbase might have to be adjusted and the cost prohibitive.
However the classic Stingray design of the C2 lends itself to additional width, and does so with grace.
Of course, as I've said earlier, it's not for everyone, and as usual, with expensive toys, some will bash it because they can't afford it and they're jealous, while others honestly just don't like these conversions.
I happen to really like it.
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Personally, I don't much care for the C1 conversions either. It seems to me that the very basic design of the car does not lend itself to a wide body.
However the classic Stingray design of the C2 lends itself to additional width, and does so with grace.
Of course, as I've said earlier, it's not for everyone, and as usual, with expensive toys, some will bash it because they can't afford it and they're jealous, while others honestly just don't like these conversions.
I happen to really like it.
However the classic Stingray design of the C2 lends itself to additional width, and does so with grace.
Of course, as I've said earlier, it's not for everyone, and as usual, with expensive toys, some will bash it because they can't afford it and they're jealous, while others honestly just don't like these conversions.
I happen to really like it.
Awesome. For the record, I'm from the camp that can afford it and am not jealous. I just happen to really dislike it
Drifting
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From: South Fort Myers Florida
After searching, I found many other companies that make replicas. I won't post links as I don't know if they are sponsors. You can google them for more information:
Superformance LLC, Showcars Bodyparts Unlimited, Pugesek Motorsports, LLC, Mongoose Motorsports, LLC, Mid-America Industries, HiTek Hot Rods, HiTek Hot Rods, Carbon Fiber Manufacturing (CFM), C1 Corvette, Bear Fiberglass, Antique and Collectible Autos Inc., Advanced Automotive Technologies.
Many of these recommend tube frames.
Superformance LLC, Showcars Bodyparts Unlimited, Pugesek Motorsports, LLC, Mongoose Motorsports, LLC, Mid-America Industries, HiTek Hot Rods, HiTek Hot Rods, Carbon Fiber Manufacturing (CFM), C1 Corvette, Bear Fiberglass, Antique and Collectible Autos Inc., Advanced Automotive Technologies.
Many of these recommend tube frames.
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I've just received the following e-mail...
"The cost to convert your Grand Sport Coupe into a ’63 or ’67 style will be $95,000.
This will give you the conversion painted your choice of color with your interior, drivetrain and tires/wheels.
Of course we offer options/upgrades to this but that is the number at where it is going to start.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information."
"The cost to convert your Grand Sport Coupe into a ’63 or ’67 style will be $95,000.
This will give you the conversion painted your choice of color with your interior, drivetrain and tires/wheels.
Of course we offer options/upgrades to this but that is the number at where it is going to start.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information."
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Le Mans Master
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It's only the beauty of the C6 body that interests me. That's why people do full body conversions using modern donor cars.
Le Mans Master
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You said money was no big deal right
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You've already made about 3 or 4 posts exclaiming your dislike for body conversions. Now again with this post.
You've been seen in other threads making statements like, "the old dudes with sacks of money".
A mature person who is financially comfortable doesn't make statements like that.
You may be older, but you act like a young person, who likes to be a smartass, who doesn't have the money to do any of this. The jealousy, is just dripping from your comments.
It's obvious to all but you.
Give it up, or keep it up, I'll not be responding to you on this subject again.
The overall vehicle is far better than the original in my opinion.
But, like I've said numerous times before, like it, don't like it, it's your choice.
Last edited by Hameister; Jun 12, 2014 at 08:41 AM.
Burning Brakes
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c6 / 63 karl customs pricing
They sell for about $80k plus you supply the c6. Or they will do turnkey and get you a car for between $130k -$150k. Not sure that it is a good investment at that price. Probably won't be a good resale.
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As for the "resale value", this has been addressed before.
There are people such as myself, that are not at all concerned about resale value, because I would have no intention of selling it.
I stated this in another post...
"I also could not care less about resale value, since this would be a car I'd keep for the rest of my life.
And, when that's over, it would be left to my grandson."
Again, each of us has different reasons for liking/disliking a project like this.
Racer
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You need to check this out.....a modern car under an original c2 body
http://www.heartlandcustoms.us/SpecVettes.html
http://www.heartlandcustoms.us/SpecVettes.html
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You need to check this out.....a modern car under an original c2 body
http://www.heartlandcustoms.us/SpecVettes.html
http://www.heartlandcustoms.us/SpecVettes.html
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