Lebowski Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) I went to a cruise last weekend sponsored by one of the Louisville Corvette clubs and this car was there. A woodie Corvette with running boards? I don't think so. The owner calls it the Hawaiian Hillbilly. Have you ever seen an uglier one? If so post a pic of it here. Thanks.... Edited April 25, 2018 by Lebowski (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 The worst this guy could do is park it on a railway track. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Any car with 3 air horns can't be all bad. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Are you sure that's not a Buick Roadmaster? It has portholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Is that a wing on the back? Maybe its got a Hemi in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Nah, I've seen worse.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 This is definitely uglier. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Come-on guys lets have a little respect for Zora Arkus-Duntov and his achievements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 What, didn't anyone see Mark Hamil's OTHER movie (Corvette Summer)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Thanks, folks. I needed a laugh this morning. Bedn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop4two Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Ugliest is a tough call as it has to rely on the perspective of many including the builder of this thing. You have to face it that most people believe their newborn baby is the most adorable ever, yet many of us would suggest that it has to be the first baby they had ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Bleach said: This is definitely uglier. Sorry, but THAT is friggin’ Awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Matt Harwood said: Are you sure that's not a Buick Roadmaster? It has portholes. With the wood it has to be the sport version of the roadmaster estate wagon. Verified by the trailer tow mirror package and roof rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Is that a pole on the back of the first Vette? Looks like maybe a Stern light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I kinda like the door knob with the keys.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 2 hours ago, ragtop4two said: You have to face it that most people believe their newborn baby is the most adorable ever........ rt4t, You are absolutely right! Every time I see people posting pics of their kids on Facebook, I know they see this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 But I see this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop4two Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 GregLar, that's exactly my thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I hope no high performance cross fire engines were harmed in the making of those custom Corvettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Ever try to start a 2016 Sting Ray that was parked in winter storage? Chevrolet dealership was clueless too. That may be the reason there are so many Mustangs on the toads. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Xander Wildeisen said: high performance cross fire engines Now THAT'S an oxymoron... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Joe in Canada, I disagree with you. The BEST thing they can do is park them all on a railroad track and put them all out of their misery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) I rebuilt this one several years ago to what you see in the picture. Lots of people said it was ugly, and the corvette club types took a dim view of it - which added to my enjoyment, lol. The car started life as a 68 convertible that was subsequently wrecked and had an Eckler's vettewagon kit installed, probably in the '70's. I found in on ebay (really need to stay off of there) derelict in S.E. Missouri. I enjoyed the project, and didn't have much money in it when finished. Sold it at an auction. Edited April 25, 2018 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 31 Caddy That is the only good looking modified Corvette that I have seen. Even better than good looking it is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 34 minutes ago, Tinindian said: 31 Caddy That is the only good looking modified Corvette that I have seen. Even better than good looking it is excellent. Wow!....ummmm, errrr, gee Thanks! That's the nicest compliment it ever got. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I guess the intent was to make them as ugly as possible. Maybe we should consider a new display category. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 2 hours ago, 46 woodie said: Joe in Canada, I disagree with you. The BEST thing they can do is park them all on a railroad track and put them all out of their misery. Sorry I did not state that correctly. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, jackofalltrades70 said: Sorry, but THAT is friggin’ Awesome! It looks like Mr. Magoo customized it and it looks him too. Edited April 26, 2018 by Bleach (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 10 hours ago, Joe in Canada said: Come-on guys lets have a little respect for Zora Arkus-Duntov and his achievements. Sure but please don't make a mockery of it either. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 4 hours ago, joe_padavano said: Now THAT'S an oxymoron... I thought someone would like the cross fire comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Here are a couple more contenders: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Not correct; But a vet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 12 hours ago, 31 Caddy said: Wow!....ummmm, errrr, gee Thanks! That's the nicest compliment it ever got. ? I really like the car Very tastefully done ! I would consider buying a conversion, but I need hatch back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Is that a late-30s/early-40s Dodge/Plymouth truck front end? On 4/25/2018 at 10:14 AM, Bleach said: This is definitely uglier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Looks to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHuDWah Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I'd prefer a regular hood rather than the hi-rise but the car is definitely NOT ugly - and that color is sweet! 17 hours ago, 31 Caddy said: I rebuilt this one several years ago to what you see in the picture. Lots of people said it was ugly, and the corvette club types took a dim view of it - which added to my enjoyment, lol. The car started life as a 68 convertible that was subsequently wrecked and had an Eckler's vettewagon kit installed, probably in the '70's. I found in on ebay (really need to stay off of there) derelict in S.E. Missouri. I enjoyed the project, and didn't have much money in it when finished. Sold it at an auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 On 4/25/2018 at 7:57 AM, ragtop4two said: Ugliest is a tough call as it has to rely on the perspective of many including the builder of this thing. You have to face it that most people believe their newborn baby is the most adorable ever, yet many of us would suggest that it has to be the first baby they had ever seen Fiberglass is easy. Get the shape you want and let it cure. Don't step on the running boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontiac59 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Okay, the plow truck Corvette I kind of get, but the Granada front panels underneath I don't understand. I liked the Corvette Summer car, it's a good example of wild show cars of that era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I have been involved with Corvettes for a few decades and owned many. I am still quite active over at corvetteforum as well. That being said, the customs are generally frowned upon these days, with two exceptions. The Vettewagon like 31caddy had was a pretty tastefully done custom in its day and is re-garnering a following among collectors today. If reasonably complete examples can be found, they usually sell pretty quickly. I usually prefer stock examples of any year Corvette but I would buy a Vettewagon in a heartbeat if the right one popped up. The only other custom that continues to hold a following is the Mako Shark. When done properly it can be a pretty sharp looking custom. Unfortunately 99% of the others turn out like the OP's pictures at the beginning of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, GregLaR said: I have been involved with Corvettes for a few decades and owned many. I am still quite active over at corvetteforum as well. That being said, the customs are generally frowned upon these days, with two exceptions. The Vettewagon like 31caddy had was a pretty tastefully done custom in its day and is re-garnering a following among collectors today. If reasonably complete examples can be found, they usually sell pretty quickly. I usually prefer stock examples of any year Corvette but I would buy a Vettewagon in a heartbeat if the right one popped up. The only other custom that continues to hold a following is the Mako Shark. When done properly it can be a pretty sharp looking custom. Unfortunately 99% of the others turn out like the OP's pictures at the beginning of this thread. Sometimes the baby doesn't look like ma or pa, and gets picked on as a kid unmercifully. Edited April 27, 2018 by kgreen (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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