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Camaro to Corvette
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Camaro to Corvette
I have always wanted a C1 corvette but they were too expensive so I built and drove Camaros.
I have had 4 1968 Camaros so far and when I sold my last one
I finally had the funds.
So after searching for a match to my tastes I purchased a 1959 Restomod
That is ALMOST perfect, allowing me to add my touches to the drive train and minor other changes.
Looking forward to years of enjoyment and upgrades!
1959 corvette restomod
1959 corvette restomod
1959 corvette restomod
1959 corvette restomod
1959 corvette restomod
1959 corvette restomod
I have had 4 1968 Camaros so far and when I sold my last one
I finally had the funds.
So after searching for a match to my tastes I purchased a 1959 Restomod
That is ALMOST perfect, allowing me to add my touches to the drive train and minor other changes.
Looking forward to years of enjoyment and upgrades!
1959 corvette restomod
1959 corvette restomod
1959 corvette restomod
1959 corvette restomod
1959 corvette restomod
1959 corvette restomod
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I thought so, every body panel is slightly modified. rear is widened by 4" to handle the 19" x 9" Asanti Rims. Body channeled to drop it. wheel openings made slightly larger. Rear deck was modified to create the humped look behind the driver and passenger. Custom top to fit the humps. Side gill was also modified.
C3 chassis with upgraded brakes and a performance 350 with edelbrock intake and dual carbs.
Projector headlamps and power everything, door, windows, steering, brakes, rear deck lid, and alarm.
C3 chassis with upgraded brakes and a performance 350 with edelbrock intake and dual carbs.
Projector headlamps and power everything, door, windows, steering, brakes, rear deck lid, and alarm.
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From: Compound in the Grove, Ga.
2026 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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Welcome, Very nice 
Melting Slicks
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From: Olive Branch Mississippi
Winner 2020 C4 of the Year - Unmodified
2018 Corvette of Year
2017 C2 of Year Finalist
2015 C4 of Year
Damn what a "First Corvette" that thing is Beautiful!
My first was a wore out 67 convertible 427/390 with bad flares.
My first was a wore out 67 convertible 427/390 with bad flares.
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