I am lookinginto purchasing a mako shark kit and would like to fitit to a c4 vette, while i understand the difficulties, i am actually looking for where to buy the kit and what versions of the kit there are, any info or directions would be most appreciated.

The only current available kits are being sold by Motion performance on long Island. at consirably high prices, there designed for C3s, one of the last ambitions that John silva had was A mako with C4 underpinings, the latest in suspension, TPI, ZF6s, or 700R4s,etc. With todays technology ( "Nothing is impossible". ) And thats the attitude you need to accomplish anything. Whether I practice what I preach or not does not change that fact.

Thanks for the info. As a general question on teh kit,
does anyone know if it has the sloped rear end like a late c3 or a shaved end like and early c3?

Check out the owners section.
you can see several different variations on the theme.

wonkothesane wrote: Thanks for the info. As a general question on teh kit, does anyone know if it has the sloped rear end like a late c3 or a shaved end like and early c3?

Most have the sloped rear...

2Sharks wrote: Check out the owners section. you can see several different variations on the theme.

I do'nt get it. I'm beginning to think we are A minority. Just wish there was more of us.

djunod wrote: Most have the sloped rear...

There are more people that have them, that are on the net, yet for some reason don't feel like participating in the board.

I think some may have bought the car for investment reasons, thinking the car was some really rare $250K Motion vehicle (or similar), but then were disappointed when the facts bubbled up. Just speculation.

HHMcDonaldI wrote: I do'nt get it. I'm beginning to think we are A minority. Just wish there was more of us.

I agree. There is a guy about 20 miles from here that built one back in the early 70s. He still has the car and it looks quite nice. In fact, David, he helped Carmon finish up your car. This guy found out about my cars and his comment was, "You still collecting junk?"
Well, well, well, his is a small block with a blower. Won't he be surprised when my junker shows up at his house next summer with my blown 502? Its people like him that we can do without. Just my .02
Some folks think they have the one and only, or perhaps the best, at any rate they are annoyed when they find out that others similar to their cars exist. I dont understand.

djunod wrote: There are more people that have them, that are on the net, yet for some reason don't feel like participating in the board.

I think some may have bought the car for investment reasons, thinking the car was some really rare $250K Motion vehicle (or similar), but then were disappointed when the fact …

No, I'm not trying to start A ##### storm or anything, its just that with the originator having passed away, and motion not having A clue, we got people her trying to learn the details on how these kits went together on C3s. This guy, God bless him, wants to put it on A C4. He's in the stratosphere. Not that I do'nt admire that ambition. Like I said, and believe, anythings possable. Like every thing else, we gotta walk before we can run. Quess I'm just being impatient, still looking for more participation in Tylas project. I do'nt think Makos will ever achieve investment status, screw the stock zombies, I ca'nt help it if they do'nt want the best looking car on the road. Hell, Daves car got "Hooter girls choice" what more is there to say about eye candy. Every time I see that Mako nose going down the street, all I can say is,"Ya Baby,Ya", what else is there?

2Sharks wrote: I agree. There is a guy about 20 miles from here that built one back in the early 70s. He still has the car and it looks quite nice. In fact, David, he helped Carmon finish up your car. This guy found out about my cars and his comment was, "You still collecting junk?" Well, well, well, his is …

Check this out, www.carcreationsinc.com , man, talk about the "Ultimate Shark". Your not going to be able to keep up with your own imagination. If the one with the bodys got together with these guys, well, at the risk of repeating myself, what else is there?

HHMcDonaldI wrote: No, I'm not trying to start A ##### storm or anything, its just that with the originator having passed away, and motion not having A clue, we got people her trying to learn the details on how these kits went together on C3s. This guy, God bless him, wants to put it on A C4. He's in the stratosphere. …

Now that would be very cool! Too bad I didn't have a lot of disposable income :)

HHMcDonaldI wrote: Check this out, www.carcreationsinc.com , man, talk about the "Ultimate Shark". Your not going to be able to keep up with your own imagination. If the one with the bodys got together with these guys, well, at the risk of repeating myself, what else is there?

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how much are mako kits?

djunod wrote: Now that would be very cool! Too bad I didn't have a lot of disposable income :)

Check this thread...

makoZ0621 wrote: how much are mako kits?

If you plan on building a car and do not have a donor, you would probably be better off by buying a worn out car already put together. I have bought cars cheaper than the current price of the kits, however with some cars being around the 40K asking price, if you can do one yourself you could come out a lot cheaper. Depending on what part of the country you are in, year model makes a difference. In North Carolina, if your car (year model) comes with cat converters and smog stuff, you need it to pass inspection. That is why my cars are pre 1975.
If you follow this board, you will find that there is more to putting one together than just a donor and a kit. Much fabricating must be done.
This is a great place to find out what it is all about. There is a lot of help here, if you are serious, you can find out exactly which way is best.
Good luck.

djunod wrote: Check this thread...

Im a young guy, and this is pretty much my dream, so i figure ill get it one day.

Im pretty good with cars, the mechanical parts anyway, but i defintley wouldnt be able to put a mako II kit on a corvette. I dont have a corvette, but i might be able to get one for 13-18k; including that how much do you think changing it to a front and rear makoII-corvette would cost? And are the kits hard to find?

2Sharks wrote: If you plan on building a car and do not have a donor, you would probably be better off by buying a worn out car already put together. I have bought cars cheaper than the current price of the kits, however with some cars being around the 40K asking price, if you can do one yourself you could come ou …

If you take your time you can by a C3 for less than what your thinking.

Pick up a corvette trader and a corvette black book.

2Sharks wrote: If you plan on building a car and do not have a donor, you would probably be better off by buying a worn out car already put together. I have bought cars cheaper than the current price of the kits, however with some cars being around the 40K asking price, if you can do one yourself you could come ou …

How old were u guys when u first started buying your corvette(s)?

makoZ0621 wrote: Im a young guy, and this is pretty much my dream, so i figure ill get it one day.

Im pretty good with cars, the mechanical parts anyway, but i defintley wouldnt be able to put a mako II kit on a corvette. I dont have a corvette, but i might be able to get one for 13-18k; including that how much …

I have owned corvettes since i was 18. I have had about 40 total. Mostly buying junk stuff, fixing it up, and selling it for a profit.
Eventually, I made enough to have one paid for and just kept at it.
Now I dont do that anymore, as I get older I want to keep what I have. I am self taught on restorations, paint, and body work.
Its not rocket science, but you heve to be dedicated. Don't get posessed, Corvettes are great, especially custom ones like sharks, but you need to keep in mind that they are just vehicles, no more, no less. Just my .02 worth.

makosharkk wrote: If you take your time you can by a C3 for less than what your thinking.

Pick up a corvette trader and a corvette black book.

Listen to Randy...I got obsessed with vettes at 15 or 16 and look what it has gotten me...lol
Everything I do is self taught...:+
I have only owned 4 vettes each radical in it's own way, keep in mine up until 5 years ago I always had about 3 customs at a time one vette and then a kit car or Gods knows what.
Now I'm going to K.I.S.S. now and only have one custom ( car) at a time now...
I started with my first vette at 18 a 72 bb air roadster and wheeled and dealed and traded my way up and down from there.
If you really look and are there with $$$ super nice "driver" c-3's can be found 5000.00 and under, a "friend" at the local auto auction doesn't hurt either.
The 81 doner vette I'm using now was a tired but nice daily driver that was worth about $3000.00, then again I paid another 3000.00 too much for what all I didn't get for just the bare bones Motion front clip, and like Randy pointed out this is a very radical job, I've put bodies on frames easier than this bird.
I agree you can buy a custom far cheaper than building one,
I wanted to get going on my project and wanted my own personal touches so I started from scratch.
Cheers, T.

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makoZ0621 wrote: How old were u guys when u first started buying your corvette(s)?

What engine did u put in your sharks? I want somthing powerful, thinkin about a 69 427, and if possible an l-88, but i hear they're extreamly rare