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Old 04-18-2005, 08:14 AM
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Talking 1963 LS1 Corvette GS Update - PICS!!!!

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Well finally, after four months at the paint shop (don't ask) , the GS is now safe and sound back in my hands.

These shots were taken a couple weeks ago just after it rolled out of the trailer. My fellow car nut friend (Andy - XSTA Z28) and I have been spending every spare minute working on it trying to hit my July deadline. So far so good - since these were taken, the wiring is well underway, the tail lights and headlights are done. Most of the engine wiring harness is in place. The fuel tank, filler cap, filler tube and wiring is all done. The rear sway bar is installed. A bunch of parts are off at the powdercoater and polisher. I'll post more pics soon showing some of the dirty work... and the results of it all. Boy, I tell ya, building a car from scratch can be a real test of will, patience and a shock to the finances.


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Very nice . I can appreciate someone cutting up a C2 and making it look that badass. Nice job
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Now that is sharp!
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Is that electron blue on that Camaro in the background?
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Is that Marks car?? Wow it is nice!!

Any under the hood shots?
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Originally Posted by SunCoastTA
Is that electron blue on that Camaro in the background?
Not only could it be Electron Blue, but it looks like a true Berger. Nice little toys!!!

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Damn nice looking GS!!.....

Andy, we need some new, daytime (sunlight, sunset) shots of the Berger.....I need some new wall paper.....
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Nice rides,it's very cool to see someone with $$bucks spending it on American cars instead of imports.
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Originally Posted by SunCoastTA
Is that electron blue on that Camaro in the background?
Yup! That is my 2002 Berger SS. A one of a kind combo out of the 100 Berger SS ever built. Pics, are in the sig.

Andy.
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Originally Posted by Todd2001SS
Is that Marks car?? Wow it is nice!!

Any under the hood shots?
Yup Mark's ride has finally made it home. Still lots of work to go.

Here's an old shot of the frame and engine.

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Originally Posted by jksz71
Very nice . I can appreciate someone cutting up a C2 and making it look that badass. Nice job
I wish I could find the pic of what the "cockpit" looked like that the car started from. Basically this is the remains of a C2 saved from the grave yard.
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amazing, damn nice job!
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Something is very wrong with those 1st two pictures, WHERE IS THE RED VERT??????
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damn!!!! hopefully i'll get a chance to see that thing around town some day.

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jeebus... don't you hate it when your jaw falls to the floor and you can't figure out how to re-attach it?

wow... nice.
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Originally Posted by Brian2001SS
Something is very wrong with those 1st two pictures, WHERE IS THE RED VERT??????
Good eyes . . . it's in the other garage, keeping the GTO company . . .
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Originally Posted by Razzak
jeebus... don't you hate it when your jaw falls to the floor and you can't figure out how to re-attach it?

wow... nice.
LOL, too funny. I swear some of the kids driving by the house have nearly crashed gawking at the Vette.
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Im in love.
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All I can say is - MORE.....PICS......PLEASE!

I remember when he bought that car and told us what his plans were. Looks like its been worth the wait!
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
Good eyes . . . it's in the other garage, keeping the GTO company . . .
And where is this other garage you speak of? I need pics. Is it near your home? I need to hit the lottery so I can fill my four car garge

That vette looks killer, I am going to shoot my father a pic so he can drool a little. He is a die hard Vette lover.

Just to think, the first time I met Mark was in Indy a few years back. And that silver SS with those painted calipers with "Marks" decals set me off on the mod bug. Now my pocket books are alot thinner. The two of you have started so much for me, from c5 brakes, to engine bling, its really nice to sit back and see what you both have done to that Vette. Andy, keep going with that vert, since mine is very close to yours.


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