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At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

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At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

In the process of closing down my old computer, I am deleting a lot of material. Here are some of what I am clearing out. Some I've shared before others are new. I've been collecting pictures from the web for a while on unusual 3rd Gen modifications. Some times its just the wheels and others its;







Stunning, the orange interior is certainly unique.
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I'll add more later. enjoy
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Not sure i would call any of those "restomods."
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Woooh. Pass the eye bleach!
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

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Not sure i would call any of those "restomods."
Abortions is the word that comes to mind............
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Yeah none of those are restomods so yes, they have all gone WAY beyond that.

**** my eyes...
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Originally Posted by Linson
Not sure i would call any of those "restomods."
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

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Not sure i would call any of those "restomods."
Agreed. I usually think the line lies when the restomod no longer stays true to the original style or concept. Putting engines from other manufacturers in, unfitting wheels, changing the body lines, crazy paint/ interiors, etc. These are, um, interesting, but definitely don't come close to qualifying.
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not restomods necessarily but enjoying the pictures
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If not Resto Mod, how about Bizarro Mods.
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These next three are different cars even though 2 are the same color. They are here mainly for the Donk wheels. This style must be popular.



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I don't mind some of the new rims and smaller tire set ups but these over sized ones are beyond me.
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?


Just in case you thought 3rd Gens were the only victim.
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Well that's all I've got. Hope you enjoy them. Please add some of your own.

PS all of these cars were for sale......if your interested.
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Originally Posted by NOSHOWALLGO
Woooh. Pass the eye bleach!
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My eyes hurt!
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

I think "too far" is when you have a camaro with a ram air hood.
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These examples make my heart cry out for my oh so recently deceased all original 1992 Camaro Z28. Good examples are getting rarer
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

^if it makes you feel any better most of those cars probably don't have those wheels on them any more. A lot of times people rent those wheels by the week until they're paid off. Don't pay the bill, back to the Rent 'N Roll they go... or the people's credit gets ruined.
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So now you can RENT WHEELS
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Originally Posted by bjpotter

Just in case you thought 3rd Gens were the only victim.





I'm sure it drives like a dream and
trailerpark "Barbie" would be so proud!!!!!
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

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So now you can RENT WHEELS
It's been going on since at least 2006
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So now you can RENT WHEELS


you can finance them too like a car or mortgage....
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Maybe that explains the car I saw with all four wheels removed on the shoulder of the Hwy. It must have been the repo man!
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you can finance them too like a car or mortgage....
I understand the Financing,but renting

Originally Posted by bjpotter
Maybe that explains the car I saw with all four wheels removed on the shoulder of the Hwy. It must have been the repo man!

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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Here is a new one from S. Florida.
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This is not a new trend. Have you been under a rock lol
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Your right it most certainly is not new. You should have seen some of the psychedelic painted VW's back in the late 60's and early 70's. I wish I had pictures.

You should see what they are doing to the late 70's 80's Monte Carlo's and Cutlass's. I was toying with the idea of buying one for a winter car. Almost every one I saw that was not junk had the big wheels and expressive paint jobs.

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Have a look at this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chevrolet-...item43d92f56db

Currently for sale on the UK eBay. (Check the asking price too! Lol)

what a waste of another thirdgen
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All horrible.
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Have a look at this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chevrolet-...item43d92f56db

Currently for sale on the UK eBay. (Check the asking price too! Lol)

what a waste of another thirdgen
Not to my liking, but I can't imagine how many hours went into that paint work.
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

To each their own, but all of those are just terrible. To me a resto mod is taking a classic car and putting modern running gear on it so it performs like a 2015 car and not a 1969. Also when you take a performance vehicle and jack it up higher then a pickup by putting on 24" rims I think you should be beat with a rubber hose lol!
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With colorful designs like this, you hope its just a wrap and not a paint job. But hey, if its your dream car only you have to live with it.

And your wife...

And those who live near...
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I think it's safe to say we've successfully answered the OPs question

At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?


20"+ Donk wheels
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Here is another original.

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I think it needs more bondo...
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

I must admit, this is the first "Chopped" 3rd Gen I've ever seen. Saw it this weekend on CL.



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My head is already close to the roof of my car there is no way I could drive that lol!
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At least one person has found a way to drive their 3rd Gen during winter!

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DONK WHEELS!!!!!!! :lol

Where's the eye bleach!

Rent 'N Roll!

trailerpark "Barbie"!



Oh boy.my head and eyes hurts

Please pass the Tylenol!
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At least one person has found a way to drive their 3rd Gen during winter!

Nope.one of our local members does it too!!
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^^^^^I would take that over some of that other crap listed earlier!
That's almost a little cool!
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I agree. The Camaro looks great.

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