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Old 03-18-2021, 02:59 PM
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A nice custom job sitting outside in line for something to get fixed.



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Old 03-18-2021, 03:14 PM
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probably the brakes. none of em works.
Old 03-18-2021, 03:37 PM
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I like it!

Good example of all of the artistic things you can do with fiberglass.

(However, I must say I like the original C3 body better as it is hard to improve on Larry Shinoda's final design even after the GM bean counter's influence to cut costs)
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Butt end looks like a Trans Am.

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Originally Posted by 20mercury
I like it!

Good example of all of the artistic things you can do with fiberglass.

(However, I must say I like the original C3 body better as it is hard to improve on Larry Shinoda's final design even after the GM bean counter's influence to cut costs)

Agree, cool but not for me.

IMO the C3 is one of the designs (body) that are damn near perfect from the factory.

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Old 03-18-2021, 03:54 PM
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Not my cup of tea.
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Looks like and old Manta kit and, yes, some of the Mantas used Trans Am tail lights.
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Where 1979 Firebird Taillights go to die!
Old 03-18-2021, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by RRJ70
A nice custom job sitting outside in line for something to get fixed.


would it be OK if
I reposted this in another thread shown below?

“Does the General Forum have a thread dedicated to Corvettes we spot .....”




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Old 03-18-2021, 04:47 PM
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I'm curious to see under the hood. Is the radiator mounted to make use of those vents? A GT40 does this, perhaps that was part of the inspiration for this car.

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Go for it.
Old 03-18-2021, 05:41 PM
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Looks like K.I.T.T got a Vette pregnant back in the 80's
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I think this Vette was for sale up near me about a year ago. It's cool as hell!
Old 03-18-2021, 07:46 PM
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It looks pretty good.
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Mako Shark kit, even the plate says it. I like it!
Old 03-19-2021, 11:13 AM
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Looks a lot better then some I have seen, but I still like the stock look better.
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Looks like and old Manta kit and, yes, some of the Mantas used Trans Am tail lights.
Love that look, certainly unique. Would be tempting to do some graphics, some metal flake somewhere.
Great as is but could use...something.

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Old 03-19-2021, 06:37 PM
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I like the front, very “Mako Shark”.The rear end not my cup of tea. Only my opinion.

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Mako Shark body parts formerly sold by Motion, Silva.

A step above your typical 70s custom.
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I like it, cool car


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