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Thought about picking up a 75 that is a basket case and in need of major body work because I've got a lot of ideas in my head for these cars. The later vettes, even with the vertical rear window, get less love than the 68-72 cars but hold all the same potential performance wise. Back when I was working with these cars I couldn't quite get a pulse on people's desires with these cars. I think by and large, most people want them stock or close to it for whatever reason. It can't be from lack of aftermarket support to modify them that's for sure. One thing I have noticed and find strange is most vettes that get modded, only get modded with later generation vette components. It doesn't matter what generation you're referring to. People with C5s look to put C6 components on them and don't even consider aftermarket or custom parts. Same thing with the older generations and even paint choices. Vette people only look within the vette community for ideas and parts. I find it strange. Not only that but they love simple tack on stuff. I can't tell you how many people would be in love with a "custom" vette at a local show that simply had chromed or painted covers on everything. No engine, body, or suspension mods. So strange.

I do think some of the issues facing people when they are thinking of building these cars and what causes them to reconsider are so many of the parts on the cars are Corvette specific, they are small on the inside and not easily/comfortably driven long distances, and they are fiberglass. There is no easy panel replacement even thought proper panel replacement on a steel car isn't necessarily easy either. If the birdcage is rusted/rotted, it will not be easy or cheap to fix and is often hard to spot if you don't know how to look for the damage.

I'd love to see more built as these are plenty out there and so many great ways to make them look even better.

Here's something else to think about in regards to vettes. What has happened to all the 84 cars? Look up the build numbers on those cars. Then ask yourself when was the last time you saw or even heard of someone having one? It's like they simply disappeared.