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

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Mar 14, 2015 | 12:13 PM
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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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Mar 14, 2015 | 12:16 PM
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Mar 14, 2015 | 12:19 PM
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I'll add more later. enjoy
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Mar 14, 2015 | 03:36 PM
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Not sure i would call any of those "restomods."
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Mar 14, 2015 | 03:44 PM
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Woooh. Pass the eye bleach!
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Mar 14, 2015 | 03:57 PM
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Quote: Not sure i would call any of those "restomods."
Abortions is the word that comes to mind............
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Mar 14, 2015 | 04:55 PM
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Pimp Mobile's
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Mar 14, 2015 | 06:33 PM
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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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Mar 14, 2015 | 06:51 PM
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Quote: Not sure i would call any of those "restomods."
Quote: Woooh. Pass the eye bleach!




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Mar 14, 2015 | 09:19 PM
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Quote: 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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Mar 14, 2015 | 10:09 PM
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not restomods necessarily but enjoying the pictures
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Mar 14, 2015 | 11:11 PM
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Mar 14, 2015 | 11:12 PM
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If not Resto Mod, how about Bizarro Mods.
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Mar 14, 2015 | 11:21 PM
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Mar 14, 2015 | 11:21 PM
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Mar 14, 2015 | 11:26 PM
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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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Mar 14, 2015 | 11:34 PM
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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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Mar 14, 2015 | 11:36 PM
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Mar 14, 2015 | 11:36 PM
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Mar 14, 2015 | 11:38 PM
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Just in case you thought 3rd Gens were the only victim.
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Mar 14, 2015 | 11:41 PM
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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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Mar 15, 2015 | 09:23 AM
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Quote: Woooh. Pass the eye bleach!
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Mar 15, 2015 | 09:28 AM
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My eyes hurt!
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Mar 16, 2015 | 07:11 PM
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I think "too far" is when you have a camaro with a ram air hood.
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Mar 16, 2015 | 08:15 PM
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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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Mar 16, 2015 | 09:23 PM
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^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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Mar 16, 2015 | 09:29 PM
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So now you can RENT WHEELS
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Mar 16, 2015 | 09:45 PM
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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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Mar 16, 2015 | 09:48 PM
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Quote: So now you can RENT WHEELS
It's been going on since at least 2006
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Mar 16, 2015 | 09:51 PM
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Quote: So now you can RENT WHEELS


you can finance them too like a car or mortgage....
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Mar 17, 2015 | 02:44 AM
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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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Mar 17, 2015 | 05:21 PM
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Quote: you can finance them too like a car or mortgage....
I understand the Financing,but renting

Quote: 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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Mar 17, 2015 | 05:46 PM
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Here is a new one from S. Florida.
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Mar 17, 2015 | 06:32 PM
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This is not a new trend. Have you been under a rock lol
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Mar 17, 2015 | 06:56 PM
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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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Mar 20, 2015 | 03:23 PM
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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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Mar 20, 2015 | 03:47 PM
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All horrible.
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Mar 20, 2015 | 04:11 PM
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Quote: 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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Mar 20, 2015 | 09:26 PM
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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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Mar 20, 2015 | 11:11 PM
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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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Mar 20, 2015 | 11:40 PM
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I think it's safe to say we've successfully answered the OPs question

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20"+ Donk wheels
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Mar 22, 2015 | 12:38 AM
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Here is another original.

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Mar 22, 2015 | 12:40 AM
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I think it needs more bondo...
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Mar 23, 2015 | 10:28 AM
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I must admit, this is the first "Chopped" 3rd Gen I've ever seen. Saw it this weekend on CL.



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Mar 23, 2015 | 10:37 AM
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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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Mar 24, 2015 | 09:46 AM
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At least one person has found a way to drive their 3rd Gen during winter!

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Mar 24, 2015 | 12:48 PM
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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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Mar 24, 2015 | 01:07 PM
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Quote: 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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Mar 24, 2015 | 01:14 PM
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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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Mar 24, 2015 | 01:30 PM
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I agree. The Camaro looks great.
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