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corvetteronw	Anyone own an old school C2?	#1
Senior Guru Lowell, MI 646 Posts Member since: 2007/2/19 0:00	Back in the 60s we used to pull the front bumpers off for the gasser look. If it was not a big block car many owners would install a big block hood. A Hurst shifter was a must as was a big, chrome Sun tachometer. The stock wheels had to go and were replaced by Torque Thrusts, Ansen slotted mags or Crager SS chromies. Then the rear wheels would get radiused and flared so the fat rear tires would fit. Glass pack mufflers and headers gave you that muscular sound although many Vettes ended up with side pipes. It was common to remove the split from the 63 coupe and replace the 2 small rear windows with a single piece unit.
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Matatk	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#2
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22803 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	Bill has a C2, but once done will be restored back to factory.... I think several of our members out there used to own a C2...but back in the day it was just another corvette! Matthew
	Posted on: 2011/9/18 1:49
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flyboy	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#3
Elite Guru Westmont, Il. 2632 Posts Member since: 2008/9/28 12:47	I think BillH is kind of old school, not sure about his C2.
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Matatk	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#4
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22803 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	Quote: flyboy wrote: I think BillH is kind of old, not sure about his C2. Fixed it for ya! Matthew
	Posted on: 2011/9/18 11:30
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TommyT-Bone	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#5
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33758 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	Quote: Matatk wrote: Quote: flyboy wrote: I think BillH is kind of old and a gasser. Not sure about his C2. Fixed it for ya! Matthew x2
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Matatk	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#6
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22803 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	Quote: TommyT-Bone wrote: Quote: Matatk wrote: Quote: flyboy wrote: I think BillH is kind of old and has gas. Not sure about his C2. Fixed it for ya! Matthew x2 X3
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flyboy	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#7
Elite Guru Westmont, Il. 2632 Posts Member since: 2008/9/28 12:47	Quote: Matatk wrote: Quote: TommyT-Bone wrote: Quote: Matatk wrote: Quote: flyboy wrote: I think BillH is kind of old and has gas, with a flared fat rear. Not sure about his C2. Fixed it for ya! Matthew x2 X3 X4
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Ultraman	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#8
2015 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Huskerland 14731 Posts Member since: 2009/9/12 19:16	Bad photo but has all the things like 427 hood and flaired wheel wells. This had sidepipes and a 350 hp 327 4 speed. It seemed like they were all 4 speeds back then. No front bumpers of course.
	Posted on: 2011/9/18 14:56
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Ultraman	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#9
2015 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Huskerland 14731 Posts Member since: 2009/9/12 19:16	This was my first Vette! Loved this car, me and it had great adventures and epic road trips. I had done a few mods to it but this was the way it was for years. Notice the flower power decals covering the holes for the front bumpers.......ahhhhh cool or at least I thought it was back then........It had Thrush glass packs and sounded real good.
	Posted on: 2011/9/18 15:03
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Ultraman	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#10
2015 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Huskerland 14731 Posts Member since: 2009/9/12 19:16	This is my 63 Barn find that I restored....I am still trying to find this car and would probably do something dumb if I found it.....and it was for sale.....
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teebee	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#11
2014 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Lakin, Kansas 67860 12359 Posts Member since: 2005/9/16 0:00	Yea, you described my first Vette almost to the 'T'. All but the custom wheels, I went for Chevy rally's. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/toms94/64%20vette/1964Corvette2.jpg[/IMG]
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BillH	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#12
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: flyboy wrote: Quote: Matatk wrote: Quote: TommyT-Bone wrote: Quote: Matatk wrote: Quote: flyboy wrote: I think BillH is kind of old and has gas, with a flared fat rear. Not sure about his C2. Fixed it for ya! Matthew x2 X3 X4 :tongue: :tongue:
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BillH	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#13
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	I was just playin' with C2 #5 this morning. Yea, Ron, we modded back then. I even pulled the hood inserts out of my 63 and filled the spaces in with glass. Sidepipes of course on the 63. The 67's going pure stock because it's matching numbers. If I has the bucks, my nest project would be a 67 vert, tubeframe w/C5 suspension. Attach file: 881_4b1e69ed795d4.jpg (0.00 KB) 67.jpg (0.00 KB)
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BillH	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#14
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: Ultraman wrote: This is my 63 Barn find that I restored....I am still trying to find this car and would probably do something dumb if I found it.....and it was for sale..... You're always supposed to keep one C2.
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BillH	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#15
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: BillH wrote: If I has the bucks, my nest project would be a 67 vert, tubeframe w/C5 suspension. Set up for a 63 body, C4 suspension. Attach file: fr.jpg (0.00 KB) fr1.jpg (0.00 KB)
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BillH	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#16
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Remember buildin' Corvette model car kits when you were a kid? I got one now, it just happens to be full scale. Attach file: 2006-07-01 18-03-05_0001.JPG (0.00 KB) 2006-07-01 18-03-32_0002.JPG (0.00 KB)
	Posted on: 2011/9/18 18:27
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Ultraman	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#17
2015 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Huskerland 14731 Posts Member since: 2009/9/12 19:16	Ya Bill, letting that go was tough but the money bought stuff that helped get my business going. I am also looking hard at the Downs Ind. 67 Vette rollers that they make. I am thinking roadster also. I am trying to get an idea of total cost with a LS3 and 6 speed in it. If its too ridicules then it won't happen but it interests me.
	Posted on: 2011/9/18 18:29
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teebee	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#18
2014 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Lakin, Kansas 67860 12359 Posts Member since: 2005/9/16 0:00	I'd love to have another C2, I'll have to hit it big in the lottery though, as I can't afford one any other way.
	Posted on: 2011/9/18 18:54
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BillH	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#19
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: Ultraman wrote: I am also looking hard at the Woods 67 Vette rollers that they make. I am thinking roadster also. I am trying to get an idea of total cost with a LS3 and 6 speed in it. If its too ridicules then it won't happen but it interests me. Certainly more than a restored smallblock. Best bet would be to buy a wrecked C5. Then you have to find a NON C2 at a reasonable cost (that has a good birdcage). And on and on. If you could do it for $50k, I'd be supprised.
	Posted on: 2011/9/18 19:10
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Ultraman	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#20
2015 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Huskerland 14731 Posts Member since: 2009/9/12 19:16	Here is the stuff I have been looking at. A 67 roller with tube frame C4 suspension and C5 brakes with wheels and brakes plumbed is 35K. You can get either a Roadster or a Coupe. IRS from a C4 or a 9" Ford for a drag racer. You have to take it from there as to how much you want to spend to get it to what you want it to be.........let the dreams begin..... http://www.hitekhotrods.com/corvette.html The bodies are made by Downs Industries and do not include the headlight buckets. Cool stuff, I think if you start with a roller you could have a really nasty C2 clone for 50K maybe 60 if you are going with a new LS7. LS3 would be a lot cheaper. A lot depends on how much work you do yourself..... http://www.downsindustries.com/automotive-bodies.html
	Posted on: 2011/9/18 21:03
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BillH	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#21
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: Ultraman wrote: Here is the stuff I have been looking at. A 67 roller with tube frame C4 suspension and C5 brakes with wheels and brakes plumbed is 35K. You can get either a Roadster or a Coupe. IRS from a C4 or a 9" Ford for a drag racer. You have to take it from there as to how much you want to spend to get it to what you want it to be.........let the dreams begin..... http://www.hitekhotrods.com/corvette.html The bodies are made by Woods and do not include the headlight buckets. Cool stuff, I think if you start with a roller you could have a really nasty C2 clone for 50K maybe 60 if you are going with a new LS7. LS3 would be a lot cheaper. A lot depends on how much work you do yourself..... No pics there yet except the body. I'd have to see the suspension system. $35k + $5k interior + $5k min. paint + $5k-motor & trans + wiring, + headlight housing package -$1,300 , headlight motors $750, wheels & tires $3k + exhaust $2k, bumpers if front & rear $2.5k , rocker mouldings, tail lights grill - $1,500
	Posted on: 2011/9/18 21:25
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BillH	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#22
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	+ $5k for the shit you didn't think of.
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Ultraman	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#23
2015 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Huskerland 14731 Posts Member since: 2009/9/12 19:16	Ya, I would have to think about the same money would buy a new ZO6.....I wonder how you would title a new 1967 Corvette? As a 67?
	Posted on: 2011/9/19 1:16
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BillH	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#24
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: Ultraman wrote: Ya, I would have to think about the same money would buy a new ZO6.....I wonder how you would title a new 1967 Corvette? As a 67? There's a 2009 Z06 with 29k miles here for $48k. As long as the rod shop can guarantee the title in your state, you're OK If I was gonna build one, I'd go with SR III. .http://www.sriiimotorsports.com/hitechdesign.html Attach file: 560_S_L_63_silver_stage_two_roller.jpg (0.00 KB) 560_C5_73_Chassis_a.jpg (0.00 KB)
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Matatk	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#25
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22803 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	Quote: BillH wrote: Remember buildin' Corvette model car kits when you were a kid? I got one now, it just happens to be full scale. You're gonna need a lot of these:
	Posted on: 2011/9/19 2:13
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BillH	Re: Anyone own an old school C2?	#26
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: Matatk wrote: Quote: BillH wrote: Remember buildin' Corvette model car kits when you were a kid? I got one now, it just happens to be full scale. You're gonna need a lot of these: Ha, actually, yea. That's my next purchase. Chassis stencil & detail paint. Attach file: cp.jpg (0.00 KB)
	Posted on: 2011/9/19 13:22
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