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LT-5 Music · 02-02-2010

...is what they're calling it as the placard says. Timeless Kustoms in Camarillo, CA is the builder. Has 50/50 weight distribution. Craig Morrison said its a "C6 front and tri 4-bar rear on one of our chassis. They are updating the shocks to Double-Adjustable Penske's for track day duty."

HIZNHRZ · 02-02-2010

Wow!

JThomas · 02-03-2010

Awesome show car, but somehow I don't see that car doing "Track Duty".

phrogs · 02-03-2010

The wheels are so wrong for that body style I don't like em.

They also could have not done that very GEEEEY hood

oh and the dash its not a ZR-1 thats what we have this is a ZR1 engine.

And I miss the chrome on the car thats what the 50s and 60s were all about bring back the chrome!

Blue Flame Restorations · 02-03-2010

Being a 53-55 guy, I just can't get on board with this one. Maybe it's the hood and wheels. More so the wheels???? The painted bumpers and trim may also be throwing it off as well. Nice workmanship but.........something has gone off base for me.

tccrab · 02-03-2010

Doesn't do it for me either.

Don't like the wheels, and I definitely don't like how the front wheels fit into the body.
The body proportions in the front half of the car is way off for a C1.
There's too much fender behind the front wheels.
I realize it's like that to get the 50/50 weight distribution, but it really catches my eyes (and not in a good way).
Maybe if they had left some chrome on the front end...
I'm sure it's a great car with super performance/handling/stopping etc., etc.,. Just not my cup 'o tea.

TomC
'Crabs

WB9MCW · 02-03-2010

It is to dark overall.

I think the wheels should be chrome and the bumpers too.

I like the idea but I think a C2 would be even better.

Like these ZR-1 C2's

LT-5 Music · 02-04-2010

Posted on another forum by the wheel builder...

"This car has our ZEFORGED Mesh wheels on it. I worked with Jason on building our wheels around those Huge Carbon ceramic brakes. The caliper overhangs 2.125" past the mounting surface. We built 19x11 front and 19x13 rear. What a sharp car! Just happy we could be of help. Zak"

www.bozeforged.com

jimmac28 · 02-04-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by WB9MCW

It is to dark overall.

I think the wheels should be chrome and the bumpers too.

I like the idea but I think a C2 would be even better.

Like these ZR-1 C2's

That LT5 looks great in a C2.

RedSled · 02-05-2010

I dunno. I think it's pretty bad a$$

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LT-5 Music Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NY State Posts: 87	1954 Corvette ZR-1... ...is what they're calling it as the placard says. Timeless Kustoms in Camarillo, CA is the builder. Has 50/50 weight distribution. Craig Morrison said its a "C6 front and tri 4-bar rear on one of our chassis. They are updating the shocks to Double-Adjustable Penske's for track day duty." __________________ Skip

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HIZNHRZ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 738	Re: 1954 Corvette ZR-1... Wow!

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JThomas Join Date: May 2008 Location: Okemos, MI. Posts: 1,189	Re: 1954 Corvette ZR-1... Awesome show car, but somehow I don't see that car doing "Track Duty". __________________ Joe Thomas Corvette Club of Michigan NCRS-Michigan Chapter Member NCM Master Ambassador NCM Lifetime Member Former NCM Board Member 1991 ZR-1 Melon Copper Metallic/Black 1992 ZR-1 Bright Red/Black (Sold) 1995 ZR-1 Bright Aqua/Gray (Sold) 2012 ZR1 Super Sonic Blue / Dark Titanium

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phrogs Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 1,753	Re: 1954 Corvette ZR-1... The wheels are so wrong for that body style I don't like em. They also could have not done that very GEEEEY hood oh and the dash its not a ZR-1 thats what we have this is a ZR1 engine. And I miss the chrome on the car thats what the 50s and 60s were all about bring back the chrome! __________________ JOHNNY P Currently own 90 ZR-1 #845 DRM 500 engine package 90 #226 Parts car Hit me up if you need anything.

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Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Re: 1954 Corvette ZR-1... Being a 53-55 guy, I just can't get on board with this one. Maybe it's the hood and wheels. More so the wheels???? The painted bumpers and trim may also be throwing it off as well. Nice workmanship but.........something has gone off base for me. Last edited by Blue Flame Restorations; 02-03-2010 at 01:48 AM.

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tccrab Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folsom CA Posts: 1,654	Re: 1954 Corvette ZR-1... Doesn't do it for me either. Don't like the wheels, and I definitely don't like how the front wheels fit into the body. The body proportions in the front half of the car is way off for a C1. There's too much fender behind the front wheels. I realize it's like that to get the 50/50 weight distribution, but it really catches my eyes (and not in a good way). Maybe if they had left some chrome on the front end... I'm sure it's a great car with super performance/handling/stopping etc., etc.,. Just not my cup 'o tea. TomC 'Crabs __________________ TomC '90ZR1 #792 Honorary Pirate [B]If it ain't FUN, you're doing something terribly WRONG. [/B]

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WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: 1954 Corvette ZR-1... It is to dark overall. I think the wheels should be chrome and the bumpers too. I like the idea but I think a C2 would be even better. Like these ZR-1 C2's __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

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LT-5 Music Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NY State Posts: 87	Re: 1954 Corvette ZR-1... Posted on another forum by the wheel builder... "This car has our ZEFORGED Mesh wheels on it. I worked with Jason on building our wheels around those Huge Carbon ceramic brakes. The caliper overhangs 2.125" past the mounting surface. We built 19x11 front and 19x13 rear. What a sharp car! Just happy we could be of help. Zak" www.bozeforged.com __________________ Skip

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RedSled Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germantown, Maryland Posts: 522	Re: 1954 Corvette ZR-1... I dunno. I think it's pretty bad a$$