69 front end removal
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Racer
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From: Shoemakersville Pa
69 front end removal
i'm doing a body off on my 69 BB. The front end needs total replacement and some body work needs to be done on the rear. I was going to try to learn fiberglass repair messing around with the old front end with a guy thats done it before. My question is whats the easyest way to remove the front from the firewall? I've heard everything from a chisel to a heat gun. Also how are the inner fenders attached to the front end, is there any glue joints between the two?
I know alot of you have already done this and i've heard some horror stories.
I know alot of you have already done this and i've heard some horror stories.
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Racer
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From: Shoemakersville Pa
Originally Posted by markdtn
If I were you, I'd order the book from Ecklers on Corvette Fiberglass Repairs. It explains what you want to know and more.
They have one just for front ends, but could'nt tell me if it contained the removal of the front end.
Racer
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From: cincinnati oh
I removed mine with a chisel, hammer, and some carefull die grinding. It is best to do it with the doors off the car (almost impossible without). The assembly manual is your only choice since the Eckler's book ("Eckler's Complete Guide to Fiberglass Repair") is out of print. I did get mine off of ebay though. The front end is gluded to the cowl just in front of the doors. The inner fenders are glued to the front end on the inside. My advice: buy the assembly manual, take your time and be carefull. Every mistake requires more bodywork.
Burning Brakes
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From: Clinton IL
Originally Posted by 69/70vette
i'm doing a body off on my 69 BB. The front end needs total replacement and some body work needs to be done on the rear. I was going to try to learn fiberglass repair messing around with the old front end with a guy thats done it before. My question is whats the easyest way to remove the front from the firewall? I've heard everything from a chisel to a heat gun. Also how are the inner fenders attached to the front end, is there any glue joints between the two?
I know alot of you have already done this and i've heard some horror stories.
I know alot of you have already done this and i've heard some horror stories.
Where are you located? I would be happy to knock the old front end off for you in exchange for letting me keep the old trashed front.
I am in Central Florida. I have a little bit of practice doing this, so don't worry...it would be in good hands!
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Racer
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From: Shoemakersville Pa
Originally Posted by 69Myway
Where are you located? I would be happy to knock the old front end off for you in exchange for letting me keep the old trashed front.
I am in Central Florida. I have a little bit of practice doing this, so don't worry...it would be in good hands!
I am in Central Florida. I have a little bit of practice doing this, so don't worry...it would be in good hands!
Burning Brakes
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From: Clinton IL
Originally Posted by 69/70vette
I live about an hour northwest of philadelphia. I don't know that im that willing to give the front end away. Not that its going to do me anygood except to practice fiberglass repair. If we were closer maybe work something out.
I am looking for an old non re-usable for street purposes C3 nose to build a cool theme bed for my toddler. My plan is to have it coming out of the wall in his bedroom with the matress in the engine bay. I have some C5 wheels that will look sweet under the front. The markers would double for nightlights. I have to engineer some safe hinges and set the hood up so it can close and hide the bed/sheets. Obviously it will get abused by the child so it does not need to be perfect and I will paint it black imron for strength of paint.
Oh well...I am still searching.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Cascade Maryland
Originally Posted by 69Myway
Where are you located? I would be happy to knock the old front end off for you in exchange for letting me keep the old trashed front.
I am in Central Florida. I have a little bit of practice doing this, so don't worry...it would be in good hands!
I am in Central Florida. I have a little bit of practice doing this, so don't worry...it would be in good hands!
Instructor
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From: Tampa Bay Florida
Originally Posted by 69Myway
Where are you located? I would be happy to knock the old front end off for you in exchange for letting me keep the old trashed front.
I am in Central Florida. I have a little bit of practice doing this, so don't worry...it would be in good hands!
I am in Central Florida. I have a little bit of practice doing this, so don't worry...it would be in good hands!
Burning Brakes
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From: Clinton IL
Originally Posted by cannonfl
I'm North of Tampa and will be replacing the front of my 1968 vette within 6 months. You help me remove it and it's all yours. I think you would be able to use it for a bed.
Let's talk.
Drop me an email
cmacdonald4@tampabay.rr.com
Thanks,
Chris
