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2005 Convertible

The C6 debuted in the 2004 Detroit Auto Show.  Later, the convertible was announced in Geneva.  The C6 is not a radical departure from the C5.  The frame, chassis and many other components were upgrades based on the C5 platform.  Externally, one of the biggest changes is the exposed headlights, ending a tradition that started back in 1963.  The C5 was most likely the last production car in the world to use hidden headlights.  The engine is the new LS-2, a 6.0 liter small block from the Gen-III family of engines.  It produces 400 HP and 400 lbs/ft of torque. 

The model

    I built this model as a break from all the complex projects.  This is a simple curbside box stock build with the exception of the wheels from the parts box.

I wanted to do hash marks but then I decided to go a slightly different route. This model is also a little tribute my favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt.
Paint is Cobra Colors Millennium Yellow, followed by Cobra Colors Lamborghini Giallo Midas Pearl midcoat followed by Cobra Colors Clear  
I am not very happy with the headlight covers. Having this not been a simple quick build I'd have rework them

The only modification is that the wheels in the back were smaller than the tire and I added a metal sleeve

Direct sunlight makes the pearl explode

If you would like to contact Ismael  on this model his e-mail address is: tatocorvette@hotmail.com

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