Nice.
Beauty
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Nice.
Gotta love a 69
Gorgeous rear...damage to the front I'd say...
Dave91TM
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And from this we realize that fiberglass does not get as hot as steel when parked in the sun.
Too many of these classics use wheels that just don't look right.
I absolutely agree.
In as much as I would love to have a classic, the mechanics of it scare me off a bit.
I'd keep my 'modern' (E-Ray), but would never consider performing a bunch of 'mods' to the 'classic'.
Enjoy it for what it is.
I agree to a point but I don’t see anything wrong with a well done higher end restomod with modern chassis and suspension because you can’t replicate the beauty of many of the classic early models. Ideally one of each would be the way to go.
Do you know if those were available from the factory when ordering ? They don’t suit the car very well but, and I have no idea, perhaps they were original.
Obviously not factory but I do like these .
I may be totally 'off' in my thought process here, especially given the amount of 'mods' people do with these cars.
Everything seems to be 'appreciated' by the Corvette culture, from lowering, widening, exhaust systems, to engine enhancements.
Perhaps the Corvette is meant to be viewed as a 'starter kit', subject to as much 'stuff' to personalize it as one can imagine (and afford).
Yet, for me, while these restomods look cool, and I'm sure they are a whole bunch of fun to drive, something gets lost in the process.
Would I personally give up all the creature comforts of a modern day Corvette - not in this lifetime.
Would I take an unaltered classic over a restomod as a second toy - absolutely.
In that case you will need room for three of them in your garage….could be worse. When I say restomod I mean looking completely factory stock but with upgraded mechanical and electrical. Might not please the purists but to each their own.
I spent way too many years tweaking carburetors, timing, drum brakes, etc. on my H modified Falcon dragster, my 340 Duster and my 396 SS Chevelle. The factory engine now with direct injection, 500 hp and a full warranty was unheard of back in the day. A 10 second car had a ton of mods to get it there and a pocket full of cash to keep it there. If you want retro, restomod is the only way to go but forget the some this and some that... Body original. resto mod the rest with todays technology and parts.
I like a restomod. I just think the wheels are too big for the car. 18's are more than large enough. Those wheels look like 20's at least
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