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2005 Chevy Corvette Custom

October 1, 2008 By KZ Leave a Comment


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Issue
October 2008
Owner
John Wargo
Ride
Outrageous C6
(2005 Chevrolet Corvette)
Meaning Behind the Name
It is obvious why
Photographer
Michael McGill

Ride Details

Original Cost
38000
What was the inspiration?
I built this to show case my shops work on the Corvette. We do a lot of Corvette work, so I wanted my own C6 to show off with.
How long did it take you to build?
12 Weeks
How long have you been building?
20 Years
Your future plans?
I am building a 1967 RS Camaro for SEMA
Vehicle history
We built this car to display at SEMA 2006
Thanks to
Mid American Motorworks, Procharger, Michelin Tires, Outrageous, Custom Colors, Crane Cams, All my guys at the The Custom Shop.
Previous Rides
Tandem Axel Nissan Truck, Chevy Crew Cab Dually, Lambo Kit Car, 01 Trans Am, C5 Covette.

Engine Details

Make
Chevrolet 2005
Cylinders
8 Cylinders
Displacement
652
Engine Mods
Crane Cam and Roller Rockers
Engine Add Ons
Procharger Super Charger and Inter Cooler
Chrome or polish
American Car Craft Stainless Panels

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Fizdana
Gears
373 DTE Stage 3 Rearend
Builder Shop
Bowler Performance

Chassis Details

Chassis
1.5” Dropped

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
206 Replica Wheels
Rear Wheel Type
206 Replica Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19 x 9
Rear Wheel Size
19 x 12
Front Tire Size
275/35/19
Rear Tire Size
345/30/19 Michelin Pilot Sports

Paint Details

Color
Candy Cherry
Paint Type
Outrageous Paint
Graphics Description
Two tone Champaign Pearl bottom with Airbrushed Molding
Painted By
The Custom Shop
Graphics By
The Custom Shop

Body Details

Hood
ACT Cowl Hood
Grille
Car Crafter Grille
Wing
JSP Carbon Fiber and COC
Addon Accessories
ACI Ground Effects
Body Mods
Custom Shop Flared Panels, Vertical Doors
Body Mods by
The Custom Shop

Interior Details

Head Unit
Sony XAI-
Amps
Sony 5000 Watts
Speakers
Sony 4 10” Subs
Video System
2 Sony T.V.’s
Stereo Installed by
The Custom Shop
Seats
Mid America Ostrich and Suede
Tint Percent
30 %
Trunk or Bed
Fiberglass Sub Box
Upholstery Description
Ostrich red and tan suede stretched by Mid America Motor Works in Effingham.
Upholstery By
The Custom Shop and Mid America Motor Works

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2005 Chevy Corvette

Owned by John Wargo


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Filed Under: Features, October 2008 Tagged With: 2008, Chevrolet


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