C2 Front Clips
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C2 Front Clips
I'm am building a 67 Conv. Restomod using C6 suspension and chassis. Unfortunately, it appears that it will be more feasible to acquire a new front clip versus repairing the existing fenders, valance, etc. I have to replace the hood to accomodate the new LSA engine anyway. Thus, in everyone's experienced opinion, who offers the best C2 front clip for quality, fitment, and value? Thank you for your input.
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Sermersheim's fiberglass is the only choice in my opinion. They are in Evansville Indiana. Keen Part's is a dealer for them and is a paid forum supporting vendor, give them a try.
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Agree.....Put a Sermersheim's on my "66 Roadster" and it fit perfect....no issues.
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Buck 19,
Since you are into a restomod mode, I'm thinking there's no need to spend 4K to 5K on a jig assembled front end. Why not consider a one-piece front end from ACI.
Here's a link to their website: http://www.acivette.com/
Their catalog for a one piece '67 (door to door) front end is TJF010 and is priced on page 9 of their 10 page catalog at $1,630.98 + shipping.
http://www.acivette.com/pdf/fibergla...ist_042511.pdf
They make a decent one piece unit. They are located in Sylvania, Ohio
Good luck in your decision.
Jim
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Since you are into a restomod mode, I'm thinking there's no need to spend 4K to 5K on a jig assembled front end. Why not consider a one-piece front end from ACI.
Here's a link to their website: http://www.acivette.com/
Their catalog for a one piece '67 (door to door) front end is TJF010 and is priced on page 9 of their 10 page catalog at $1,630.98 + shipping.
http://www.acivette.com/pdf/fibergla...ist_042511.pdf
They make a decent one piece unit. They are located in Sylvania, Ohio
Good luck in your decision.
Jim
In God We Trust!
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I used a ACI front clip since I was going to flare the fenders, and because I found one for $500. It was about 10-12 years old, and had been sitting around without being supported properly. I think that may have caused some alignment issues I had along the sides of the hood - the clip curved more than an original hood, so I had to rig a jig to straighten it out while bonding the inner fenders - and at the front of the hood, so get one new, not that there are many old ones laying around. The ACI piece is hand laid, so the panels are a tad bit thicker than the originals, so it takes some grinding to fit to the firewall and inner fenders - took alot of work to fit the inner fenders into the nose. Because I changed the side panels (clip was for a 65-66) you still see bonding strips in the engine compartment, so it ends up not being obvious that it is a one piece (not that I care).
If I had the money, I would go with the jig built Sermersheim clip.
If I had the money, I would go with the jig built Sermersheim clip.
Last edited by FastEddy; Sep 16, 2012 at 09:11 PM.
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Sermersheim's clip is sitting in my garage, waiting to be attached.
I have purchased several body panels from Lee Bumb (the new owner) and have talked with him several times. I can't say enough good things about him, his daughter and their products.
-- Joe
I have purchased several body panels from Lee Bumb (the new owner) and have talked with him several times. I can't say enough good things about him, his daughter and their products.
-- Joe
