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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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Sometimes eBay has that people watching sort of draw to it... check this thing out:







Lots more pictures in the ad. Happy bidding

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-...item27bc67a960
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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I surprisingly really like it. Overall its a very well put together package. Not some backyard hackjob from the looks of it. Especially if you could get it for somewhat close to the price of a normal one
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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Damn. I really like that.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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There were several of those at the Barrett-Jackson this year. I don't really care for it in person. Way too long
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Found where they're built. More info: http://www.karlkustomcorvettes.com/

I think it's an interesting look. Definitely looks better in some colors than others. I didn't like the yellow very much, but the red and silver don't look bad to me.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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Nice job ruining a Vette.
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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i think i have seen a C5 conversion that looked like that...it looked a little long and then i saw the side of it and knew it was a conversion
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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I like them a lot thanks for sharing!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 04:22 AM
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ruin a vette with a vette! Good concept
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 04:45 AM
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No ****! Would hate to see someone combine old styling with new technology!
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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That looks terrible. The lines and proportions are all wrong. If you want modern performance with classic looks, it's much better to start with an old car and add modern components. Here is a good example:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/laneaut...th/5890602917/

That car has a custom frame, C5 running gear and an LSx engine.

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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Front and back look OK.... side looks too tall like the Charger
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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Holy crap that was a long eBay ad, I couldn't make it all the way through it.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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really,How much did that ad cost?
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Chevycrew
No ****! Would hate to see someone combine old styling with new technology!
No doubt. GM already screwed that up with the new Camaro.

Sorry new Camaro people. I will be awaiting your responses.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 08:30 AM
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70"s Vette looks cool. I like those old
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Nice job ruining a Vette.
Amen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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