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Old 12-13-2022, 03:32 PM
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Why.... some guys are just having fun... One thing for sure... a better C1, a better C2... adventurus, but controversial. He's smiling. ☺
Old 12-13-2022, 04:05 PM
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Nope
Old 12-13-2022, 05:26 PM
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Interesting, but not for me.
Old 12-13-2022, 08:06 PM
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Fugly. Looks like it belongs in a cartoon.
Old 12-14-2022, 01:30 AM
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It's different, handles much better than the original C2, gets better gas mileage and better ergonomics, but I sure like the look of the original C2 much better.
Old 12-14-2022, 08:08 AM
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shoulda done a convertible, the lines of the roof dont go with the rest of the car at all.

strangely enough it's kinda cool.

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Old 12-14-2022, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Curated Content Editor
Is This Rebodied C5 Hot or Not?
By Brett Foote

It's an interesting case study if nothing else.
I like the nose of the car, and the hood. The rest looks similar to the newer Dodge Charger. So-NOT!!
Old 12-14-2022, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ZEEZERO-6
Just imagine how many heffa lumpers you could pull in with this sweet ride …
What the Hell are heffa lumpers?
Old 12-14-2022, 10:25 AM
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Ugh!
Old 12-14-2022, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by grinder11
What the Hell are heffa lumpers?
In the spirit of informational accuracy after extensive research I uncovered this highly accurate depiction of a Heffalumper (on left). Let the record show that its partner is a Woozle. Never underestimate the power of LSD use during cartoon creation.
Old 12-14-2022, 11:21 AM
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I'll bet it looks better in person than in photos. I think some different wheels would enhance the look some.

As a former C2 owner, the thought of having a c2 that performs like a C5 is appealing but not enough to do this. On the other hand, one of the things that's appealing of a C2 is the "old car" aspect of it. If you're not into old cars then you probably don't understand.

My preference would be to keep my C5Z and also have a C2 as each have a different driving experience.
Old 12-14-2022, 01:13 PM
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It's hot. I like it.
Old 12-14-2022, 01:40 PM
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Can't decide if i like it or not. Can't see spending big bucks to make a c5 look like a weird c2. If the price was right maybe.
Old 12-14-2022, 07:29 PM
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I kinda like the looks but a lot would depend on how it looked from the rear. Plus, I bet if it had a set of Cragar S/S wheels it would look sooo much better... JMHO though.
Old 12-15-2022, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by carl418
I kinda like the looks but a lot would depend on how it looked from the rear. Plus, I bet if it had a set of Cragar S/S wheels it would look sooo much better... JMHO though.
I was thinking the same thing, but the Cragars would have to have some "dish" to them. Modern, positive offset wheels just don't look right on the C2 body...........
Old 12-15-2022, 11:17 AM
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I'm agin it.
Old 12-15-2022, 12:47 PM
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I wish I had money to waste on something like that. So ugly!
Old 12-15-2022, 01:19 PM
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There are 2 out on Long Island.
From a distance they don't look bad.
Up close they are too wide and look funny to me.

Old 12-15-2022, 07:19 PM
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Personally, these were the only rebodied C5s made to look like an earlier generation that I ever thought looked good:

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