Corvette Kid Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have had lots of Vettes over the years (I think 18 or so) and my dad has had 53 Vettes but a couple years ago I had to sell my 65. I have always wanted to build a 1969 Convertible with L88 flared fenders etc but have it look like a period correct road race car on the outside but have newer suspension and a fuel injected engine under the hood. We make all of the new fiberglass body panels so I wasn't really concerned with the looks of the car as long as she had a decent frame and a good birdcage with a clear title. So today I finally found a decent donor car and went and bought it....I couldn't pass it up for $1000!! I will try and start a thread on the entire build of this car and keep it up to date. Anyways.....drum roll please.....LOL.....here is the fine turd Im starting out with...... Here is the rear clip we make that will be going on it as soon as the frame and suspension are finished and my full cage is complete!! And YES...it will be a convertible when Im finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette Kid Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 The end goal will be a mix of these 2 cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I like your style. May be a turd now, but it should be epic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk n Blu Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Good luck with the turd, nice looking rear clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Holy Crap! /end Achmed Voice I want one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 : That thing is rough!!! That silver one is badass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette Kid Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 : That thing is rough!!! That silver one is badass. Ya....it was ridden hard and put away wet for sure! LOL.... I can't believe the way some of these old Vettes have been treated over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old yeller Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 The dogs are cool also..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastC3 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 lots of potential ...... will look forward to the progress on this one ..... !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F22trainer Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Ambitious project! Still, I can't wait to see teh results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Your turds exhaust tips are crooked.... Can't wait to see this one come together!!!! Oh, and I want one too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedfastvette Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 This is going to be a fun build to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Duuude, sweeeeet!. That silver vert is the bomb. I also like your style...will be on this thread like a bad habit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZYDMND Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 NICE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette Kid Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 We make the rear clip pictured above but I couldn't pass up a 68 convertible rear clip I found today that has the floor board etc. Its going to be cheaper and quicker for me to just use the complete clip I bought today and install a set of our L88 rear fenders. Couldn't pass it up for $250! And I actually owned this clip like 2 years ago and sold it to the guy for $500, he used a couple pieces off of it and I bought it back for the 75 turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I have a C3 Hard Top sitting collecting dust... Looks like this only dusty and probably not quite as clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette Kid Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Can you send me some pics? What condition is the vinyl in? Headliner good? Color of headliner? We make a lightweight hard top that looks just like it that will clear my full cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamMeh Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 NICE! All I see when I look at that white one you picked up is options. You could go a few directions with that, but lots of options there for sure. Our '77 was about 6 months away from being in a backyard rotting away as well, but we saved it (trying to). I would LOVE to put that sexy butt on our '77. Maybe someday. Congrates and looking forward to following your progress on this. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bromley's Corvettes Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thats going to be a fun project. I love custom hot rod vettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 My eyes! My eyes! Can't see any progress pix in here yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I really like the silver vette. Not sure about those those shorty sidepipes, but at least you won't burn the S#$% out of your legs getting out...Right Phill? Need more progress pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayeagle Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 *nice* project with an awesome goal Gonna be a nice hot rod ride when you're done for a fact. -Frank aka GE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbobs95 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Oh, what fun! The first pics you posted made the dirt look good! Git-er-done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 pics of progress???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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