one peice tilt front end
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
(That's a very old picture.. probably 5 years ago)
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From: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
The original owner of my '68 did the modification. He built the tilt front out of the original front end by combining hood and front clip and head light covers.. I don't have too many details on how it was done as I didn't do it myself. I can provide more photos if desired..
(That's a very old picture.. probably 5 years ago)
(That's a very old picture.. probably 5 years ago)
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If you want a chrome front bumper, there are several companies that make a Mako Shark tilt nose (called Maco to appeise the GM licensing ****'s). Check out http://www.makoshark2.com/ Good hunting-Keith
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Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
I also inquired about this a while back but never found what I wanted.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...highlight=tilt
I want to retain my flip-up headlights.
Good luck
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...highlight=tilt
I want to retain my flip-up headlights.
Good luck
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
I'll post more pics when I'll get a chance.. I've been busy lately..
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From: Lawson Missouri
If you can't find what you want ,it can be done with your current front.
They are heavy but solid.The hinge system can be a bit tricky.Sometimes the hinges are not mounted far enough forward.(making too much overhang,and can contact the ground.)It's not a hard mod but will take some planning.I found that the hardest part is removing the front clip.
They are heavy but solid.The hinge system can be a bit tricky.Sometimes the hinges are not mounted far enough forward.(making too much overhang,and can contact the ground.)It's not a hard mod but will take some planning.I found that the hardest part is removing the front clip.
Last edited by SHOWME; Feb 28, 2007 at 08:15 PM.
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Racer
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From: Corinth Tx
If you can't find what you want ,it can be done with your current front.
They are heavy but solid.The hinge system can be a bit tricky.Sometimes the hinges are not mounted far enough forward.(making too much overhang,and can contact the ground.)It's not a hard mod but will take some planning.I found that the hardest part is removing the front clip.
They are heavy but solid.The hinge system can be a bit tricky.Sometimes the hinges are not mounted far enough forward.(making too much overhang,and can contact the ground.)It's not a hard mod but will take some planning.I found that the hardest part is removing the front clip.
so i figured it was a good time for this mod
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But that picture won't get you a seat on the ban camp bus
Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
That blue car from sweden is just about the most perfect C-3 I have ever seen except for the tailpipes and lugage rack.
A twin turbo chrome bumper convertible with a flip front and removable hood...even looks like he still has the flip-up headlights!!! I WANT THAT!!!! absolutely beautiful. We have to find him!!! and some swedish chicks.
A twin turbo chrome bumper convertible with a flip front and removable hood...even looks like he still has the flip-up headlights!!! I WANT THAT!!!! absolutely beautiful. We have to find him!!! and some swedish chicks.
