not everyones taste, but i LOVE IT

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not everyones taste, but i LOVE IT

Postby GM-powered » Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:09 pm

my 73 viva estate.
mods to date:
chevette 1256cc and box (prriginaly an auto)
new custom prop
straight through exhaust, golf resinator
rostyle wheels, 'inverted', gloss black with chrome inserts
gloss black body with matt black flames
piston gear shift
large foot loud pedal
moutney steering wheel and boss
lowered on corsa B suspension. now sits under an inch from ground to bottom of mud flap
flamer kit in exit hole
neons under car and on bulkhead
twin headlight grill conversion
black rear lights
more...............

i bought the car from a kiddy who thought it had leather seats, should have walked. tit.
unfortuantly the car was 50/50. either complete restoration or play with it and have some fun.
if anyone would a how too or a full wright up please let me know.
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Postby bodyworx » Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:01 am

Offftt,
Your gonna have to watch the speed bumps with that one,I though mine was low!
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Postby bulldog » Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:25 pm

i love it but it needs to be lower :twisted:
mike

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Postby junkyarddog » Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:35 pm

I like the rostyles painted the opposite way round,the car needs a grille though but otherwise it's cool :D
Just one more turn should do it....
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Postby GM-powered » Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:49 pm

yep, got the twin head lights and grill to go in. just need to weld the back plates on.

the only way it can lower is by tubbin the body, nearly on the bump stops as it is
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Postby Jon-HPF » Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:04 pm

One mean looking viva - all u need now is jake & ellwood to go in it 8)
Cheers - Jon
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