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The 1953 Corvette to now thread.

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by Ron Funkhouser, Jun 19, 2024.

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  3. This is my 1997 C5 daily driver during the summertime. Procharger gives a little extra oomph when needed. Paint is 1972 GM "Cream yellow".

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    Adding to the fleet. Chin spoiler isn’t even bent yet.
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    Nice find. Enjoy.
     
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    Thanks, it looks pretty good and it is a 4 spd car on top of everything. Going to be momma's Mother's day present if things go as planned.
     
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    Nice present. You don't see many 4-Speeds from.that era.
     
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    Last split window to role off the line.....:( last-split-window-corvette-10-1200x896.jpg last-split-window-corvette-6-1200x1024.jpg last-split-window-corvette-12.jpg last-split-window-corvette-16.jpg last-split-window-corvette-1.jpg last-split-window-corvette-8-546x400-740x480.jpg
     
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    Ida Automotive are working on this '63. Taking it back closer to the original design ideas. 016-rob-ida-interview-vette-side.jpg
     
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  25. I would take this to the local corvette snob shows, I'm sure it'd be a hit. Lol

    I'd have to fix that driver's side chevy emblem though ....

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    Yea, just like that!
     
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    :D:D:D
     
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