[Z06] 2003 to 1953 conversion
12-11-2002, 06:36 AM
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2003 to 1953 conversion
12-11-2002, 02:01 PM
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Re: 2003 to 1953 conversion (FD Z06)
Did you see the white ZO6 with just the 1953 front-end in the current Vette issue? That I could almost like. But putting those wings on the tail of a ZO6...not for me.
12-11-2002, 03:30 PM
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Re: 2003 to 1953 conversion (FD Z06)
Just before the Monterey Historics near Carmel, I saw a C5 white convertible with the '53 treatment in person (plate was something like 1953 C5). It was parked and a crowd had gathered around. Looked pretty good up close and drew a lot of attention.
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12-11-2002, 04:12 PM
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Re: 2003 to 1953 conversion (FD Z06)
Don't really care for it.
12-11-2002, 04:42 PM
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Re: 2003 to 1953 conversion (FD Z06)
I will keep what I have.... :yesnod:
12-11-2002, 05:27 PM
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Re: 2003 to 1953 conversion (FD Z06)
How much does it cost to f up a great car. I kind of like the front it kind of reminds me of some old european sports cars, the back is pretty ugly. Interesting though.
12-11-2002, 07:07 PM
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Re: 2003 to 1953 conversion (FD Z06)
:U if i wanted to go old school i would buy old school... i think it looks stupid. :nono:
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12-12-2002, 11:20 AM
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Re: 2003 to 1953 conversion (FD Z06)
I have seen a white one and a red one in person. The pictures really don't do it justice. I actually love the look and am considering doing it to the 2004 convertible I'm ordering.
12-12-2002, 11:32 AM
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Re: 2003 to 1953 conversion (FD Z06)
When I was at the dealer, I over heard them talking about the dealership getting one or two in. And the price tag is about $100k!!!! A bit pricey for a mutant vette. What was Chevrolet thinking.
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12-12-2002, 02:20 PM
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Re: 2003 to 1953 conversion (03 Z06)
Well you know how rumors are. I am just telling you what I over heard. Personally if they decide not to bring the car into production that would be fine with me.
12-12-2002, 03:01 PM
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Re: 2003 to 1953 conversion (03 Z06)
I was quoted about 15,000 for the conversion.
When I was at the dealer, I over heard them talking about the dealership getting one or two in. And the price tag is about $100k!!!! A bit pricey for a mutant vette. What was Chevrolet thinking.
Not for me, but different strokes....
12-13-2002, 01:42 AM
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Re: 2003 to 1953 conversion (thevettenet CA)
A couple of friends from the C5Registry had their cars done. I saw one of them last month at Seebring.
http://www.chazcone.com/50th/Nielsen/index.htm
http://www.chazcone.com/50th/Cone/index.htm
http://www.chazcone.com/50th/Nielsen/index.htm
http://www.chazcone.com/50th/Cone/index.htm
12-13-2002, 03:12 AM
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Re: 2003 to 1953 conversion (FRC Tom)
Old school looks with modern day creature comforts, performance, and reliability. Why not? Many people buy cars for looks and differentiation: the 1953 C5 conversion looks pretty cool in person. I didn't care for the pics either, but when I saw one in person and a crowd of people admiring it, I changed my mind.
The conversion costs $30K. FRC Tom's links show great pics of the conversion process. See also http://www.aatcars.com/ for more info (and check out the mid-engined Northstar-powered Heldorado if you prefer a modern look).
BTW, the headlights come from the 993 Porsche, and the screens from the 356 Porsche.
I found the car I saw in Carmel: license plate is 1953-C5 (from WA). See it here http://www.chazcone.com/50th/ . Lots of good pics as well as locations of the ~40 cars around the country. Check one out in person. See how other people react. You might change your mind.
John
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The conversion costs $30K. FRC Tom's links show great pics of the conversion process. See also http://www.aatcars.com/ for more info (and check out the mid-engined Northstar-powered Heldorado if you prefer a modern look).
BTW, the headlights come from the 993 Porsche, and the screens from the 356 Porsche.
I found the car I saw in Carmel: license plate is 1953-C5 (from WA). See it here http://www.chazcone.com/50th/ . Lots of good pics as well as locations of the ~40 cars around the country. Check one out in person. See how other people react. You might change your mind.
John
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