1999 Corvette C5 VIP Widebody | Air Lift 3P | Weds Kranz | SEMA Tribute Build

Romeo Rones Jr.’s 1999 Chevrolet Corvette C5 is a full VIP-inspired widebody SEMA build featuring Air Lift 3P suspension, Weds Kranz wheels, a complete widebody conversion, and a deep Black Sapphire Pearl finish — built in honour of his late father.

In this Stance Auto Magazine feature, we explore the story, passion, and craftsmanship behind one of the cleanest and most emotional SEMA-style Corvette C5 builds ever created. Romeo Rones Jr. transformed his ’99 C5 into a VIP widebody masterpiece, blending luxury styling with aggressive stance and show-level detail.

The car sits on Air Lift 3P for perfect height control, paired with classic Weds Kranz wheels that complete the VIP aesthetic. The widebody kit reshapes the entire silhouette, giving the C5 a bold, modern presence—while the deep Black Sapphire Pearl paint delivers a premium finish that shifts beautifully under light.

But beyond the hardware, this build carries a deeper meaning. Romeo created this Corvette as a tribute to his father, turning it into a project rooted in memory, passion, and family legacy. Elevated by the stunning photography of Donnie Rochin (@r0cean11), this feature captures both the car and the story behind it.

What’s Inside This Feature:

• Cinematic walkaround of Romeo’s 1999 Corvette C5
• VIP styling breakdown
• Air Lift 3P air suspension details
• Weds Kranz wheel setup
• Full widebody conversion
• Tribute-to-father backstory
• Black Sapphire Pearl paint overview

Owner:

Romeo Rones Jr.

Instagram: @romeo_rones_jr

Photographer / Author:

Donnie Rochin

Instagram: @r0cean11_stanceauto

Facebook: r0cean11 Photography

Website: r0cean11.com

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Quote From Romeo:

“Do what makes you happy — at the end of the day, it's your build.”

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