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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 07:41 AM
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Retrobuilt '69 - ('13 based)

Retrobuilt have been around for a few years now. This is there latest offering, based on a 2013 GT.

As with their previous cars, in my opinion, they look great up front, but start to look a bit disjointed from the profile and rear ends.

These could be soooooo good, but just miss the mark enough for me to remain slightly disappointed.


http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/30/r...iew/#continued

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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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Wow!! That is rather impressive, and would be even more so in performance white. Checking ou their website now.
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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UGLY. Way out of proportion..
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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I'm sure ill be in the minority here but I think it looks cool. I will say I am the lame wishy washy type that thinks almost every style has a place and I try to appreciate things for what they are. If you judge a copy against the real thing,you will always be disappointed. I believe breast implants may be the only thing that breaks my personal rule.
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. V
I'm sure ill be in the minority here but I think it looks cool. I will say I am the lame wishy washy type that thinks almost every style has a place and I try to appreciate things for what they are. If you judge a copy against the real thing,you will always be disappointed. I believe breast implants may be the only thing that breaks my personal rule.
I have yet to see a natural set of breast implants in my life.
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Lol. Well played.
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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I think some rear windows would fix the 'proportion' problem. That's the only area that sticks out to me. I like it.
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by wannabe
I think some rear windows would fix the 'proportion' problem. That's the only area that sticks out to me. I like it.
Originally Posted by Mr. V
I'm sure ill be in the minority here but I think it looks cool. I will say I am the lame wishy washy type that thinks almost every style has a place and I try to appreciate things for what they are. If you judge a copy against the real thing,you will always be disappointed. I believe breast implants may be the only thing that breaks my personal rule.
The front looks pretty good I think.

A quarter window would break it up but that wouldn't be true to the 69.

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If you judge a copy against the real thing,you will always be disappointed. I believe breast implants may be the only thing that breaks my personal rule.
Except for the squeeze.
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Looks great to me
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cdynaco
A quarter window would break it up but that wouldn't be true to the 69.

A rear 3/4 window would definately help IMHO



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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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I love it, agreed bout the window thing.

Ew automatic though
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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My '05 is a manual, but.....

Originally Posted by mopar?
I love it, agreed bout the window thing.

Ew automatic though
When you get old, like me (41 ) you'll appreciate 2 pedals
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Twin Turbo
When you get old, like me (41 ) you'll appreciate 2 pedals
Youngster
It does look Good though.
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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I like it
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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Ok for those who have not seen them up close , I have at SEMA and Pictures do not do these transformations justice, they are sick!! Expensive but I would love to have one!
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mopar?
I love it, agreed bout the window thing.

Ew automatic though
From your "shifting problem" threads it sounds like you are ready for an automatic
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by chessmanmark

From your "shifting problem" threads it sounds like you are ready for an automatic
Funny guy. Too bad it was my tune and I proved it by changing tunes and the problem was fixed.

Moron.
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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I am strongly liking this offering...

...but I really want those wheels!! American Racing...what model? Will they clear the Brembos?
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Old Dec 1, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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I prefer these wheels on this model.

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