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Old 09-06-2014   #11
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Default Re: '63 Split Window LT5 at Dallas Mecum

Classy build. That intake bothers a lot of people visually, me too. Nice fab work, but I would have siamesed those pipes together before they got right up to the horn.
Really like that color. But high back seats in a 63'? Not for me.

A friend of mine built a Split Window with an LT5. Body and paint just as good as this one. I got a chance to drive it, and it was quite a thrill. He offered it for $30K about 5-6 years ago.
$190K? Dream on pal. No matter how cool, it's still a non-original Kustom Kar.
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My opinion FWIW. That 63 must drive like an old school bus . Pull out that boat anchor and install a stock type S/B or even better L/S engine.
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Old 09-06-2014   #13
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My opinion FWIW. That 63 must drive like an old school bus . Pull out that boat anchor and install a stock type S/B or even better L/S engine.
Yup, that would be the "sensible" approach. But, having what some people think is the most beautiful Corvette design of all time with the most beautiful Corvette engine of all time, together, is something they just have to do.

"Sensible" or not, you gotta love it.
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Any chance this was a C4 chassis conversion? I would agree w Frank in that the motor completely outstrips the capability of the chassis. Aesthetically however, a very pretty car.
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Old 09-06-2014   #15
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Any chance this was a C4 chassis conversion? I would agree w Frank in that the motor completely outstrips the capability of the chassis. Aesthetically however, a very pretty car.
I think it's a custom frame, with modern suspension front and rear. So it's probably very capable, hence the price.
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Reserve is off! It's going to sell...
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SOLD....$135k plus 8% in fees to buyer and seller...
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135k is ok for that car. lots of custom work and it is super clean. people are paying that kind of money for shear junk so 135 is good.
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Think they'll rip out the LT-5?
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Think they'll rip out the LT-5?
If they do, they're nuts. Bill built that car properly, and it's spectacular. My guess is whoever bought it seriously appreciated the fact that it was powered by an LT-5.
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