customsrus Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 (edited) with all the talk about a mid engine corvette I decided to try my luck at building one. took a c6 corvette moved the mid section forward (cab forward design lol). did not want to change the wheel base. moved engine to back by using a second front suspension. may not use this engine but set in here so you can see the idea. reshaped the back end of the vette. wheels are off the concept camaro. there are also bits and pieces of a ferrari in there also. Edited September 28, 2011 by customsrus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carchub Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 It looks GREAT! Love the idea.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 That looks really awesome! Hope to see more, keep the pics coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Very cool. Are you going to make the engine visible through the rear hatch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian ashton Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I like it. It really reminds me of the Carrera GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Mmmm........... I likey !!! Can't wait see some more of this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) heres a couple shots of interior frame ane engine. interior has been shortened and has scratch built rear bulk head. frame is scratch built using flat stock and two front suspension added.the engine and transmision have been modified to represent a transaxle setup. Edited August 28, 2011 by customsrus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djway3474 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Very cool. Reminds me of the Mid Engined Cuda I did a couple of years ago. I am also going to do a Mustang 60's body style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runsw/scissors Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Very creative. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terror Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Very fitting for that car.Great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Now that's a good concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTMust Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 And I like it too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted December 25, 2010 Author Share Posted December 25, 2010 Very cool. Are you going to make the engine visible through the rear hatch? The engine will be visible through the rear hatch, I am not sure if the engine in the pictures will be the engine that I use. I want something a little more exotic, but the engine will be based on a corvette engine, not a foreign car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Obviously, this is a very slick looking conversion. It has a nice mix of Corvette and Ferrari styling ques working very well together. I am very impressed with the over all look. I did the same thing with the rear transmission, converting it into a trans-axle by removing the drive-shaft between the motor and trans on the rear engine Corvette I did a while back. It would seem that more than just a few of us would like to see a rear engined Corvette.....will GM ever figure it out? Finish this off nicely, I want to see the end product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted December 25, 2010 Author Share Posted December 25, 2010 I did the same thing with the rear transmission, converting it into a trans-axle by removing the drive-shaft between the motor and trans on the rear engine Corvette I did a while back. I remember the corvette you did,very nice work. if I am not mistaken yours was the futuristic corvette that you formed a new body.Your model gave me the idea to build this one.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarobuilder Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Looks good. Maybe someone from GM is watching...LOL I can't figure out why Chevrolet isn't doing something like this. They already have a transmission/transaxle that would work. Remember, the Vette has the transmission between the rear wheels already...Change the bellhousing and you can bolt the engine right to it. Anyway, back to your model. I love the layout, lines, and shape. If Chevy builds one, they should copy your design. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedge Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Looks like it has come straight from the factory, and I really like the all white too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSNJim Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Looks good. Maybe someone from GM is watching...LOL I can't figure out why Chevrolet isn't doing something like this. They already have a transmission/transaxle that would work. Remember, the Vette has the transmission between the rear wheels already...Change the bellhousing and you can bolt the engine right to it. Anyway, back to your model. I love the layout, lines, and shape. If Chevy builds one, they should copy your design. Frank GM has done several mid-engine Corvette concept/show cars since the early 60's, but keeps building the front-engine Corvettes. Google mid-engine corvette concepts for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 That is a great custom! I found this pic... probably a photoshop? Bring it to life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 Wow Its been awhile since I made any progress on this. But just to let you know I am preping the body for paint and should be painted soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
made007 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 cool keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David@MinidreamsInc. Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 dang john i like this alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 AWESOME work John, get this done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 dang john i like this alot Thanks David, I have been working on this one for awhile just got put on the back burner when I started on the chevy truck. AWESOME work John, get this done! I'm trying, I'm trying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 You never cease to amaze me with all of the creative ideas that you have presented here on this board . Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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