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.
Stunning, the orange interior is certainly unique.
I'll add more later. enjoy
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Not sure i would call any of those "restomods."
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Abortions is the word that comes to mind............Originally Posted by Linson
Not sure i would call any of those "restomods." mantaguy
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Yeah none of those are restomods so yes, they have all gone WAY beyond that.
**** my eyes...
**** my eyes...
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Woooh. Pass the eye bleach! 


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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.Originally Posted by Linson
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not restomods necessarily but enjoying the pictures
If not Resto Mod, how about Bizarro Mods.
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.
I don't mind some of the new rims and smaller tire set ups but these over sized ones are beyond me.
Just in case you thought 3rd Gens were the only victim.
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.

PS all of these cars were for sale......if your interested.

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Woooh. Pass the eye bleach! 


My eyes hurt!
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
^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 WHEELSMember
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Just in case you thought 3rd Gens were the only victim.
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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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So now you can RENT WHEELS
It's been going on since at least 2006Originally Posted by mantaguy
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So now you can RENT WHEELS you can finance them too like a car or mortgage....
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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I understand the Financing,but rentingOriginally Posted by 87350gtanj
you can finance them too like a car or mortgage....
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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!


Here is a new one from S. Florida.
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.

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
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chevrolet-...item43d92f56db
Currently for sale on the UK eBay. (Check the asking price too! Lol)
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Currently for sale on the UK eBay. (Check the asking price too! Lol)
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Not to my liking, but I can't imagine how many hours went into that paint work.Originally Posted by Kes1907
Have a look at this:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chevrolet-...item43d92f56db
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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!
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...
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
20"+ Donk wheels
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At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?
At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?
20"+ Donk wheels
Here is another original.
I think it needs more bondo...






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!
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!
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!
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^^^^^I would take that over some of that other crap listed earlier!
That's almost a little cool!
That's almost a little cool!
I agree. The Camaro looks great.






