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Post by ChrisV on Jan 27, 2018 6:30:05 GMT -5
Great work blending in those headlight pods!
I'm not quite "feeling" the fins though - They give the otherwise sporty car a heavy and slab-sided look.
Have you considered styling the rear fenders more like a '59 Cadillac (twin elongated taillight pods) instead?
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Post by toner283 on Jan 27, 2018 10:29:37 GMT -5
Nice work so far! Those headlight pods are blended in quite well; and those Chrysler quarter panels/fins are going to be wild for sure! Are you planning on retaining the matching Corvette rear wheel wells (so it's the same front and back)? Yes, definitely going to keep the Vette wheel wells. I am mostly going to trim off the top edge and the very back end of the Vette quarter panel to blend in the Chrysler quarter panels. Whoa!! Those fins have a bit of a Sunbeam Tiger-meets-Batmobile look right now  Are you going to go as crazy as the X-sonic and Moon Rocket? The X-sonic will definitely have some influence on this build as it is and has been for a long time a favorite of mine. Great work blending in those headlight pods! I'm not quite "feeling" the fins though - They give the otherwise sporty car a heavy and slab-sided look. Have you considered styling the rear fenders more like a '59 Cadillac (twin elongated taillight pods) instead? The Chrysler quarter panels should not feel or look nearly as heavy once I get them blended in the way I have planned. I hope anyway. I also have a plan to make the car appear even lighter and sportier than it was to start with. |
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Post by afx on Jan 27, 2018 11:13:51 GMT -5
Very interesting project.
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Post by krassandbernie on Jan 27, 2018 11:23:51 GMT -5
The more I look at your latest photos the more I like how the custom headlight pods compliment the original styling of the back end; which is more reminiscent of the very first custom Vette you posted on page 1......mild custom work up front; and very little done to the lines out back! Give it some more thought before jumping in with the Chrysler fins! LOL!
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 29, 2018 13:40:33 GMT -5
Cool, the early vettes really lend themselves to the custom style, to my mind even better than pro touring
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Post by Greg Pugh on Feb 3, 2018 9:49:49 GMT -5
Very impressive work! Looking forward to more!
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Post by dodgefever on Feb 3, 2018 13:45:07 GMT -5
I think the front works realy well. Like the others, I have reservations about the fins, but I'll reserve judgement until it's progressed.
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Post by mod3llover on Feb 3, 2018 20:22:29 GMT -5
Well . . . . . I just can't wait to see
what happens next here!!
David S.
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Post by lo51merc on Feb 7, 2018 11:45:47 GMT -5
I'll have some more please.
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Post by constructionbob on Feb 11, 2018 13:43:16 GMT -5
? Found this at HAMB..  |
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Post by lo51merc on Feb 11, 2018 15:12:48 GMT -5
Well now, let me list all the things I like about this car.
Gary
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Post by spex84 on Feb 11, 2018 15:37:40 GMT -5
Lol, that's creative! The gun-sight skeg fins on the nose are something I've never seen before. Gotta say I prefer Chris's version by a long shot, so far Speaking of that, I'm gettin' anxious for an update! |
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Post by mod3llover on Feb 11, 2018 17:26:52 GMT -5
Lol, that's creative! The gun-sight skeg fins on the nose are something I've never seen before. Where else would you put the .50 cal. M-2 machine guns? Those are for aiming at gas tanks!! David S. |
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Post by Duane on Feb 11, 2018 23:57:43 GMT -5
HOLY SHIT SON ! i'm lovin this already; the look that you're after, is gonna
be awesome ! the Chrysler fins look crazy cool the headlights; hell yeah ! i
also love your inspiration shots ! stay on this slick puppy, and don't worry
about the time off; kids need Daddy Time !
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Post by chepp on Apr 25, 2018 13:28:42 GMT -5
The more I look at your latest photos the more I like how the custom headlight pods compliment the original styling of the back end; which is more reminiscent of the very first custom Vette you posted on page 1......mild custom work up front; and very little done to the lines out back! Give it some more thought before jumping in with the Chrysler fins! LOL! X2. Let's see more pix! |
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