'73 replacement nose recommendation ??
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'73 replacement nose recommendation ??
What is the general recommendation for replacing the nose on a '73.
Fiberglass or the Eckler unit.
I'm good with fiberglass but don't have any experience with the composit unit they're advertising. I know they make and sell quality products so I'd be comfortable either way..
I just want to ask the experts before I bail off and make a $$$$ mistake.
Thanks again as always,
Skip in Houston
Fiberglass or the Eckler unit.
I'm good with fiberglass but don't have any experience with the composit unit they're advertising. I know they make and sell quality products so I'd be comfortable either way..
I just want to ask the experts before I bail off and make a $$$$ mistake.
Thanks again as always,
Skip in Houston
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I used a fiberglass nose from ACI. The fit left a little to be desired. I had to do quite a bit of adjustment to get it to fit. From what I understand, this is pretty normal with fiberglass units because of the differences in the way each car was built.
I had to build up each end about 1/8"
And then build this out a little to match the body line.
Here it is in primer. It turned out pretty good for my limited bodyman skills.
I had to build up each end about 1/8"
And then build this out a little to match the body line.
Here it is in primer. It turned out pretty good for my limited bodyman skills.
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Depends on what you want to do with the car. If it is an NOS restoration you must use pieces and put it together. If you want a nice driver, the 1-piece is OK. I have a 1-piece on mine but you have to look underneath to tell. The guy that painted it did a Great job. Thanks John!
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Jeff.
Nice job. That is kind of what I was looking for. I just finished a Shelby clone for a customer and had to do the same basic thing to the front end on it.
Mark.
This is not a concours restoration. I just want a really nice finish on the car when I'm done. More of a resto rod than a restoration.
Thanks for the input. Any more opinions?
Thanks again guys.
Skip in Houston
Nice job. That is kind of what I was looking for. I just finished a Shelby clone for a customer and had to do the same basic thing to the front end on it.
Mark.
This is not a concours restoration. I just want a really nice finish on the car when I'm done. More of a resto rod than a restoration.
Thanks for the input. Any more opinions?
Thanks again guys.
Skip in Houston
Put a fiberglass nose from J&D Corvette in Bellfower, CA on my '73. Had to do some work but I think it came out good. They make their own parts in California. I certainly would recommend them.
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