At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?
Million dolla ferraginni aero package...lol, with extraterestrial communication package
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Camaro-rs-/221778889555?forcerrptr=true&hash=item33a30d4b53&item=221778889555
I dub thee camaferrariginni.
If only it weren't t-top we could have a rooftop vent and spoiler.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Camaro-rs-/221778889555?forcerrptr=true&hash=item33a30d4b53&item=221778889555
I dub thee camaferrariginni.
If only it weren't t-top we could have a rooftop vent and spoiler.
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?
I was actually at the T/A nats that year along with OKFOZ and Bruce from Hawks. In fact, I think that's Johns yellow 87 on the left in the upper picture. My car was just out of the shot to the right in the lower picture.
That car was strange but very well done..
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?
I know lots of people on 3rd Gen believe in originality. I do to. However if you have a plain Jane car why not play with it. Honestly I think you should do whatever you want to your car if its what you like and want to be seen in. I don't always agree with the results, but hey, I don't have to be seen in it. Here are a few well done cars I like.
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OK, so I flipped the car, whats your point? I'm still winning!
From the not really sure what we are going for file.
Camaro mounted on a VW bug.
I just don't know?
From the not really sure what we are going for file.
Camaro mounted on a VW bug.
I just don't know?
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And finally what kid wouldn't love for this to be under the tree!
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Are the first set of car's from Roswell [area 51?] The 4x4's are kinda cool.
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?
Need a Limo for New Year's?
Something Bigger?
Ah, T Tops not good enough, you want a convertible!
Something Bigger?
Ah, T Tops not good enough, you want a convertible!
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Another example of why its not a good idea to get together with your brother in law for a New Years drinking and bondo party!
And yes they are both 3rd Gens!
And yes they are both 3rd Gens!
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I think people should do as they please with their own car, I think thats a lot of the fun. Restoring and restomoding my white RS seemed insane to my co-workers, family, most friends & my girlfriend. They all judged and had issue with the idea of restoring and modding an 25 year old car for cost of buying a new car. I couldn't have cared less what they thought about it. I'm sure most of the owners of these cars really don't care what others think either.
The results with cars in this thread aren't to my liking and I'm not above rendering a harsh judgement. Most of the cars in this thread are more Retard-o-mods to than Resto-mods. Yet it would be very entertaining to see how much attention some of these rolling horrors generate. Negative attention is still attention.
The results with cars in this thread aren't to my liking and I'm not above rendering a harsh judgement. Most of the cars in this thread are more Retard-o-mods to than Resto-mods. Yet it would be very entertaining to see how much attention some of these rolling horrors generate. Negative attention is still attention.
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?
Here's one from an earlier post it's for sale for $250,000 and comes with molds to make more. Also zebra, leopard, and cheetah interior.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cult...rs-for-250000/
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cult...rs-for-250000/
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Winter is always tough on us northern 3rd Gen owners. Tinkering in our garages. Waiting for the snow to melt and the salt to wash away.....
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Knowing that spring is just around the corner and wanting to take a nice drive in the country...
or a quick run around the back 40....
And see all the new born wild life ...
or a quick run around the back 40....
And see all the new born wild life ...
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It makes you excited to see the results of all of the welding, hammering, wrenching and painting that took place in the garage.
1987 Firebird
Oh look. Its a 3rd Gen...ah...4th...ah....
1987 Firebird
Oh look. Its a 3rd Gen...ah...4th...ah....
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So don't fall over
Or raise your arms up in an uproar...
Just know a rattle can...
and a little bit of knowledge can achieve anything!
Or raise your arms up in an uproar...
Just know a rattle can...
and a little bit of knowledge can achieve anything!
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Here's one I found for $7500.00 They call it a 85 trans am phantom
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I think I've acquired a retinal burn. I never thought I'd pray to see a Civic lol.
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I haven't seen too many over the top cars lately, but recently a car has shown up locally here on CL in KC. It's listed as an Eye Catcher. The outside is alright, but not my taste. However the prize is on the inside.
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How many Shar-pei dogs had to be sacrificed to make that interior????
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?
Ghetto rims on our 3rd gens should be illegal....
Actually ghetto rims on any car should be illegal.
I'm looking at you, Foose.
Actually ghetto rims on any car should be illegal.
I'm looking at you, Foose.
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(I'm looking at you, Foose.)
The words we don't want to hear. "You've Been Overhauled"
The words we don't want to hear. "You've Been Overhauled"
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?
bjpotter,
This picture here is actually a 1989 TTA at a dealership in Indiana I believe. The dealer done it a lot. They would put Post it notes all over it to show details.
This picture here is actually a 1989 TTA at a dealership in Indiana I believe. The dealer done it a lot. They would put Post it notes all over it to show details.
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