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Mar 18, 2010 | 06:59 AM

bksnoopy

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When mods go wrong

When mods go wrong!

UPDATE:

I must have been on a different planet. This is the first time I've seen this conversion. At first I thought it was some sort of photo shop. I guess I would like to see it in person before I can really judge.

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Mar 18, 2010 | 07:32 AM

ben dover

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From: When all is said and done... there is a hell of a lot more said than done. Riverside,Texas

St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26

Looks like a Johnny Cash creation. a '59-7

Mar 18, 2010 | 07:35 AM

CETA 256

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Mar 18, 2010 | 07:37 AM

timd38

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Glad to see that I am not the only on that thinks it sucks.

Mar 18, 2010 | 07:51 AM

Bill Baird

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I'm going to have to disagree on this one. I've always thought that this conversion (called the "789") was one of the best looking C6 conversions.

Mar 18, 2010 | 08:06 AM

dvilin

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Nice toy to add to your collection if you have big $$$$$$$$$.

Mar 18, 2010 | 08:26 AM

redzone

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I've seen this in person....it's very well done,not some hackshop job.

Mar 18, 2010 | 08:27 AM

jimmie jam

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Baird

I'm going to have to disagree on this one. I've always thought that this conversion (called the "789") was one of the best looking C6 conversions.

for all you haters it's a hot rod just like any other custom built car. i think that it's cool but you guys can "hate" all you want.

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Mar 18, 2010 | 09:53 AM

IDSRVIT

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I'd put it in my garage. Me likey!!

Mar 18, 2010 | 10:09 AM

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sxeC7

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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09-'10

I like the '62 C1 conversion better. At least it's a Vette and not an old Chevy combo.

Mar 18, 2010 | 10:14 AM

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gbgary

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looks cool to me. that's a custom car. there are much worse examples on this very board of mods gone wrong where the owners have used stuff from forum vendors.

Mar 18, 2010 | 10:36 AM

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Wayne O

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There may be haters but in general I think its a little strong to label people "haters" when they simply dislike something. Personally, I don't like it but I wouldn't say I "hate" it. I can respect the creator's vision; the quality of workmanship; and, those who like it and still think its dreadful. Life would be pretty boring if we all liked the same things....viva le difference!

Mar 18, 2010 | 01:32 PM

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One Bad Vette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmie jam

for all you haters it's a hot rod just like any other custom built car. i think that it's cool but you guys can "hate" all you want.

Werd

Mar 18, 2010 | 01:39 PM

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JTS97Z28

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I have never been a fan of those conversions. To me the bone stock original C6 looks better than that.

Mar 18, 2010 | 01:42 PM

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Anthony s

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To each their own. I don't care for it. I'm sure it took alot of time & money. A while back a saw a guy had a C5 with the body of a 61'. It was widened and stretched to fit but I thought it was cool looking. That's just me.