RestoModGuy Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I love Corvettes and when the new generation C7 came out in 2014 I liked but not a fan of the taillights. I decided to customize one to have the classic round C3 styling and went as far to change the rear window to the original "sail-panel" rear window. Lots of modifications including a completely new nose and grafted an L88 hood. Also filled in one of the three vents in the fenders, smoothed out the hip line and added rear wheel flares and grafted rear bumperettes like the C3's have. Some build pics show some of the major bodywork I did. Paint is Duplicolor Bahama Blue Metallic.  Comparison to a "stock" C7   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I like it. Great color and excellent craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Deuce Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 very nice. The "sugar scoop" rear window treatment is one of my favorite elements of the shark-era Corvette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I agree, very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Outstanding!! Looks much better than the factory. Great color too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Love it. Very sharp design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandboarder Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Great job on the custom touches. The paint looks flawless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Muppet Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 The bodywork is outstanding. Love the lines and the curves. The paintjob is stunning. Love the shine and depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Interesting concept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimguy Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I think you are correct Jim...the round tail lights look 1000% better. Â I like your eye for the design. Â You should work for GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Nice "throwback" look to it, you smoothed out the sharp edges of the C7..... very interesting concept. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Very, VERY nice! Great concept, great execution! You set out to do better than Chevy did and AFAIC, Mission Accomplished my friend! Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Chevy needs to hire you for Corvette design. Looks great in SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Beautiful conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehansen Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Great looking custom and excellent execution. Fun to stare at all the different styling cues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) fabulous job, looks great and I love blue so awesome color. the gold one is great too Edited May 24, 2019 by RAMBENNA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 FANTASTIC!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Very nice job! The C3 styling elements work great on the C7! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Hi! Impressive design and execution. Bravo! CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Nice lines and proportions. Much more attractive restyle than most customizers achieve, whether on models or real cars. If that was a body kit for 1:1 Corvettes, I'm certain they'd sell well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kymdlr Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 very sharp body work, the hood is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkzwolf Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Very creative and well executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 your bodywork is outstanding - Looks really nice. the old Styling elements working very good. like the rear view most. well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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