Best vendor for new pm fiberglass parts
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Best vendor for new pm fiberglass parts
My 68 is going to need a front clip. Do all the vendors sell the same fenders, hood surround, bonding strips and inners? Or does 1 look & fit best? How about price? Any advice from someone who's been there done that is greatly appreciated.
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I used Corvette Image. Got one rear quarter, tail light panel, front surround and one front fender. All the parts were excellent. Compared the rear quarter to a NOS quarter and they were identical front & back. I'm told CI uses original GM molds and it seems to be true.
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All depends if you are going to want a 'one piece' front clip that is HAND LAID...or use the press molded fiberglass.....which you can also buy pre-assembled.
You did not clarify which way you wanted to go because there is a HUGE difference in price...and you can tell the difference between the two if you know what to look for.
DUB
You did not clarify which way you wanted to go because there is a HUGE difference in price...and you can tell the difference between the two if you know what to look for.
DUB
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I paid 400 or was it 425 for this new in box ecklers one piece hand laid, craigslist find... front clips are "tricky" to fit some get lucky some not so much so, this hand laid is a wonderful lower priced idea for the non purist the purist will need to bite the bullet and ante up for the press molded or score a used clip off a car
68-72 front clips very hard to find used....
Curious do you want hand laid or pressed?
68-72 front clips very hard to find used....
Curious do you want hand laid or pressed?
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Hi 68,
It's a good idea to be aware of how the choice of what you use for the repair can affect the value of the car.
It depends a great deal on what the car is, and what your expectations for it are, as to what a wise choice of replacement parts is.
Regards,
Alan
It's a good idea to be aware of how the choice of what you use for the repair can affect the value of the car.
It depends a great deal on what the car is, and what your expectations for it are, as to what a wise choice of replacement parts is.
Regards,
Alan
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I choose to get used oem parts,
a litte more work, but when your done.
it effectively is an original body. good Luck...
a litte more work, but when your done.
it effectively is an original body. good Luck...