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Old May 21, 2015 | 11:32 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Here is a Camaro 6 wheeler!

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Old May 25, 2015 | 01:37 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Million dolla ferraginni aero package...lol, with extraterestrial communication package

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Camaro-rs-/221778889555?forcerrptr=true&hash=item33a30d4b53&item=221778889555









I dub thee camaferrariginni.

If only it weren't t-top we could have a rooftop vent and spoiler.
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Old Dec 20, 2016 | 02:06 AM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

I dub thee jealous
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Old Dec 20, 2016 | 08:22 AM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Originally Posted by bjpotter
Here are a couple odd but well done conversions I found.
For those who need a 1 ton here is the Trans Camino




I was actually at the T/A nats that year along with OKFOZ and Bruce from Hawks. In fact, I think that's Johns yellow 87 on the left in the upper picture. My car was just out of the shot to the right in the lower picture.
That car was strange but very well done..
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Old Dec 20, 2016 | 10:22 AM
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Yep, it was a well done car. That was back at the airport hotel years.
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Old Dec 23, 2016 | 08:40 AM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

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I like this one. It's just so wrong its right!

Trans Am, the real SuperBird!!!
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Old Dec 23, 2016 | 03:33 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Originally Posted by honestclay
I dub thee jealous
Are thee thy owner?
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Old Dec 23, 2016 | 03:43 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

What Color was the car?

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Old Dec 23, 2016 | 03:58 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

I know lots of people on 3rd Gen believe in originality. I do to. However if you have a plain Jane car why not play with it. Honestly I think you should do whatever you want to your car if its what you like and want to be seen in. I don't always agree with the results, but hey, I don't have to be seen in it. Here are a few well done cars I like.




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Old Dec 23, 2016 | 04:26 PM
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I swear its bone stock!

Why do you ask?

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Old Dec 23, 2016 | 04:31 PM
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Honey, when was the last time you saw the kids?



What The!

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Old Dec 23, 2016 | 04:39 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

OK, so I flipped the car, whats your point? I'm still winning!



From the not really sure what we are going for file.

Camaro mounted on a VW bug.



I just don't know?

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Old Dec 23, 2016 | 04:41 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

And finally what kid wouldn't love for this to be under the tree!

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Old Dec 23, 2016 | 07:07 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Are the first set of car's from Roswell [area 51?] The 4x4's are kinda cool.
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Old Dec 24, 2016 | 12:51 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Here's a nice Formula.

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Old Dec 24, 2016 | 12:55 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Need a Limo for New Year's?



Something Bigger?



Ah, T Tops not good enough, you want a convertible!
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Old Dec 24, 2016 | 01:00 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Another example of why its not a good idea to get together with your brother in law for a New Years drinking and bondo party!





And yes they are both 3rd Gens!
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Old Dec 25, 2016 | 11:12 AM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

That blue abomination above is a geiger. I have a lead on widebody panels from them.
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Old Dec 25, 2016 | 05:31 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

This car makes it to the T/A Nats quite a bit, they call it a his/hers firebird

Originally Posted by bjpotter
What Color was the car?

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Old Dec 25, 2016 | 05:44 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Originally Posted by bjpotter
I swear its bone stock!

Why do you ask?

Hey, I work with the owner of this one!
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Old Dec 25, 2016 | 05:56 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

He should be proud. I like this one. No pretense. All go....
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Old Dec 26, 2016 | 08:47 AM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

I think people should do as they please with their own car, I think thats a lot of the fun. Restoring and restomoding my white RS seemed insane to my co-workers, family, most friends & my girlfriend. They all judged and had issue with the idea of restoring and modding an 25 year old car for cost of buying a new car. I couldn't have cared less what they thought about it. I'm sure most of the owners of these cars really don't care what others think either.

The results with cars in this thread aren't to my liking and I'm not above rendering a harsh judgement. Most of the cars in this thread are more Retard-o-mods to than Resto-mods. Yet it would be very entertaining to see how much attention some of these rolling horrors generate. Negative attention is still attention.
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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 01:26 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Here's one from an earlier post it's for sale for $250,000 and comes with molds to make more. Also zebra, leopard, and cheetah interior.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cult...rs-for-250000/
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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 10:26 AM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

This is entirely a matter of opinion. If you like it, do it. Doesn't mean I'll like it.
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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 01:03 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Winter is always tough on us northern 3rd Gen owners. Tinkering in our garages. Waiting for the snow to melt and the salt to wash away.....

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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 01:08 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Knowing that spring is just around the corner and wanting to take a nice drive in the country...



or a quick run around the back 40....




And see all the new born wild life ...

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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 01:19 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

It makes you excited to see the results of all of the welding, hammering, wrenching and painting that took place in the garage.

1987 Firebird



Oh look. Its a 3rd Gen...ah...4th...ah....

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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 01:23 PM
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These could be fun!

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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 01:33 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Its all up to the imagination and skill of the builder...

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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 01:39 PM
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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 02:10 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

So don't fall over



Or raise your arms up in an uproar...



Just know a rattle can...



and a little bit of knowledge can achieve anything!

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Old Mar 15, 2017 | 06:14 PM
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Here's one I found for $7500.00 They call it a 85 trans am phantom
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 12:22 AM
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Love the molded fake tire. Class pure Class!
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Old Mar 16, 2017 | 02:11 AM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Originally Posted by russ&dars t/a

Here's one I found for $7500.00 They call it a 85 trans am phantom
LOL! Can you imagine the sales pitch?

So you got a firebird eh? and you want it to look like cruella devilles cruiser? Well we gotta kit for you!
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Old May 11, 2017 | 06:14 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

I think I've acquired a retinal burn. I never thought I'd pray to see a Civic lol.
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 09:51 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

I haven't seen too many over the top cars lately, but recently a car has shown up locally here on CL in KC. It's listed as an Eye Catcher. The outside is alright, but not my taste. However the prize is on the inside.

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

Originally Posted by bjpotter
Oh look. Its a 3rd Gen...ah...4th...ah....

looks like a Test mule I've seen b4.
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Old Dec 11, 2017 | 03:21 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

How many Shar-pei dogs had to be sacrificed to make that interior????
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Old Dec 19, 2017 | 02:01 PM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

Ghetto rims on our 3rd gens should be illegal....

Actually ghetto rims on any car should be illegal.

I'm looking at you, Foose.
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Old Dec 19, 2017 | 05:35 PM
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(I'm looking at you, Foose.)

The words we don't want to hear. "You've Been Overhauled"
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Old Dec 21, 2017 | 09:53 AM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

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Here's a nice Formula.

I unironically really like this. The color scheme is really aesthetic.

Now just put a turbo diesel in it and roll some bird coal!
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Old Dec 21, 2017 | 10:10 AM
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Re: At what point do "Resto Mods" go too far?

bjpotter,

This picture here is actually a 1989 TTA at a dealership in Indiana I believe. The dealer done it a lot. They would put Post it notes all over it to show details.
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Old Dec 21, 2017 | 10:11 AM
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"roll some bird coal!", I love it!!
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