front clip install
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From: bartlett IL
front clip install
hi folks about a month ago i ran my 70 (i just painted 2 moths prior)into a fire hydrant anyway i ordered a 1 piece nose from ecklers and it arrived today has anyone ever replaced one of these is anybody close to the bartlett il area that can stop by and give some tips or help i have everything here already(nose,inner right and left fender, wiring)i took the engine out to paint and detail the firewall so there is nothing in the way also i have a new hood and all the hardware that goes with it so if any one can give me some tips please let me know
Racer
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From: cincinnati oh
Sounds like you are ready to go! I have the chapter from the Ecklers fiberglass repair book that tells you how to replace the front end in a Word document. If you want it just send me a PM with your email address and I will send it to you. I would recommend using the Eckler's adheasive to bond the new front end in place. Since you have the engine out and front end off, now is the time to finish the engine compartment. I used Eastwood's Underhood black and it looks good. It is as close to factory black as I've seen. If you need more help let me know.
Drifting
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From: Edgewater (20 miles south of Daytona) Florida
Help install front end
Sorry I don't live close enough to be of help in person. The best advise is to grind all areas well with 80 grit and really clean those surfaces.
The next advise is to check, measure, recheck and fix the front end exactly square both up and down as well as right and left. The rest is a piece of cake. Get some help to apply the bonding adhesive and sit the nose in place and hold till set. Some drill and screw, but I never liked that. Your choice. Good luck. Take photos and post, please!
The next advise is to check, measure, recheck and fix the front end exactly square both up and down as well as right and left. The rest is a piece of cake. Get some help to apply the bonding adhesive and sit the nose in place and hold till set. Some drill and screw, but I never liked that. Your choice. Good luck. Take photos and post, please!
Burning Brakes
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From: San Antonio TX
Originally Posted by vetteboy1976kr
Sounds like you are ready to go! I have the chapter from the Ecklers fiberglass repair book that tells you how to replace the front end in a Word document. If you want it just send me a PM with your email address and I will send it to you. I would recommend using the Eckler's adheasive to bond the new front end in place. Since you have the engine out and front end off, now is the time to finish the engine compartment. I used Eastwood's Underhood black and it looks good. It is as close to factory black as I've seen. If you need more help let me know.
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From: bartlett IL
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