Flared fenders on a C2?
 

Hello,

I am new to this forum, and don't know much about Corvettes, other than how much I've always liked them.

Recently, I found a photo of the 'one that got away.' A C2 convertible with an aftermarket body kit, and if I remember right, a small block 400 under the hood. This was in Santa Barbara in 1984, and it was 12 grand. It was gone before I could pull together the money.

It was a great test ride, burned rubber in all four gears, and one of the best looking cars I've ever seen. I don't want to cause any offense to the purists, but I'm very curious about the bodywork which I really love, and would love to hear from anyone familiar with it. Could you still find it today? What would it cost? Also, I love those rims, but they'd probably be hard to find these days.

I don't think there's any way to tell from the photo what year the vette was, and I don't remember. Too bad.

Any help most appreciated, and I hope loving a modded vette isn't too big an infraction on this board.


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:jester

Loving a modded Vette puts you into a different sub-section of midyear owners and those guys are usually pretty funny ! Welcome and put on your seatbelt, it's gonna be a bumpy ride.

Ray

It's a 1965.

Jim

Hate the side mirrors. There is a guy up here can do the fenders for you if that is your cup of tea. But please not the mirrors.:ack: You can get close too the rims still today..... SSR RIMS TODAY IS A BETTER RIM. THOSE ON THE CAR WERE CHEAP FOR THE DAY..:thumbs:

That style bodywork was pretty common in the 60s/70s. They are still around and usually bring significantly less money than a stocker. There are plenty of us that still like the modifies.

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I'm doing one now. Don't care what the purists say or think. It's still a Vette and it's mine to do with what I wish.
They have their deal, and I have mine. I don't belittle them for liking the factory originals.

Dave

http://bshadel.googlepages.com

It's on it's way to the paint shop next week. HOORAY!!!!:thumbs:

Sky65

If I were to ever do mod's to a midyear I would want it to look like your '65... now that is just awesome looking :thumbs:

Here is a picture of mine, love the flares. If I had to change anything I would change the front flares so they will continue the body line, in other words square on top
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...icture_032.jpg

DARE TO BE FLARED! and, welcome to CF!

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Yeah, at least with fender flares you guys can put some decent size rubber on the back. Not much point in putting a 600 HP Merlin 540 in the car if you're stuck with 215/70R/15s.

Now just how much torque will one of those antique IRS units hold before you snap somethhing in half??

'pends on how nuts I get.:D

Looks bitchin just like it sits.:thumbs:

:thumbs: i like the way you've done the headlights; much better looking than stuck in the grill.
Bill

Thanks.:thumbs: They have lexan covers that go on after paint.

Lots of 60z & 70z mods here on this old thread..................
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...ol-vettes.html

There used to be a nicely done (if that's possible) white fast back Vette there but looks like the pic has been deleted. Wish I had saved it as it was done rite.......... very subtle

Nothing wrong to adding a little flare to your corvette!:thumbs:

What size tires are you running with the flares?

I've got 245/60 15 Front, 255/60 15 Rear.

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Now that's pretty cool looking! :cool:

Flairs are just fine. Sometimes there are just too many "correct" cars out there that it's a pleasure to see a custom now and then. Having lived through the 70's the customs were the hot ticket!