My wide body conversion
10-04-2017, 10:50 AM
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Melting Slicks
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My wide body conversion
Hi Guys:
Thought I would share some progress on my widebody conversion - rockers needed some luving once installed so not sure how you guys are throwing them on all ready painted - all the parts will be painted off car - stingray hood still on there - dropped off z06 hood this morning - fun stuff - Guys in pictures are doing amazing job - Painter and Body guy - cant say enough about these guys
Car craft in Abington, Ma. doing the work - best around - besides me
Thanks for looking
Thought I would share some progress on my widebody conversion - rockers needed some luving once installed so not sure how you guys are throwing them on all ready painted - all the parts will be painted off car - stingray hood still on there - dropped off z06 hood this morning - fun stuff - Guys in pictures are doing amazing job - Painter and Body guy - cant say enough about these guys
Car craft in Abington, Ma. doing the work - best around - besides me
Thanks for looking
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10-04-2017, 11:30 AM
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pretty dope project. pls keep everyone posted. GL with the build.
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10-04-2017, 11:48 AM
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OP here also had to do & have a good little amount of work done on these GM stock ZO6 rear & front fenders
before the paint went on them. My L5 rear wide body fenders was as good if not better than these. Good luck on yours I see a body shop is doing all of this work for you. Robert
before the paint went on them. My L5 rear wide body fenders was as good if not better than these. Good luck on yours I see a body shop is doing all of this work for you. Robert
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10-04-2017, 12:46 PM
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Thanks Guys - yes I rather pay instead of doing it myself now - my day job doesnt allow much extra time and these guys will do a top notch job - keep you posted - thanks for looking
10-04-2017, 05:17 PM
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Wow looks insane. I wonder how much all of this is costing.
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10-04-2017, 05:21 PM
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Wow! Nice work 
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10-04-2017, 08:19 PM
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As I get older I find my body widens, seemingly, all by itself!!!
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10-04-2017, 09:28 PM
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Great project OP, keep updating us. What's the plan for wheels? GS, Z06 or aftermarket?
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10-04-2017, 10:21 PM
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Looks good so far. Please keep updating THIS THREAD with pictures and updates.
10-04-2017, 10:35 PM
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5,k plus for all new part, then 5,k for all the labor, then wheels & tires. Crap paint for all my panels only & then panel work was 1800.00. Man post more pic's as you go on with the car looks really go so far. Cost for mine was about 5200.00 all new GM parts, 1800.00 for paint & working the body panels. Cost of your wheels of what ever you want. I did all my labor.
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10-05-2017, 06:27 AM
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I did this to my C6. Too expensive to do it on the C7. Great job OP.
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10-05-2017, 08:47 AM
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Do you recommend painting rocker panels on the car after installation ?
10-05-2017, 09:23 AM
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Thanks my friends I have Z06 nickel pearl wheels and new tires - plan on getting them on tomorrow - have to get tires mounted - more pics tomorrow
It will have 3 stage carbon flash Z07 skirts - front splitter and rear wing
I recommend after for sure something goes wrong its to late after being painted you would have to make adjustments after painted which is a waste of time IMO
I have Z06 nickel pearl wheels and new tires - plan on getting them on tomorrow - have to get tires mounted - more pics tomorrow It will have 3 stage carbon flash Z07 skirts - front splitter and rear wing
I recommend after for sure something goes wrong its to late after being painted you would have to make adjustments after painted which is a waste of time IMO
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10-05-2017, 11:26 AM
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Do you recommend painting rocker panels on the car after installation ?
10-05-2017, 11:47 AM
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Yes not before as others have done - no room for error imo
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