Question about a 1971
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Question about a 1971
I am looking at a second C3. I have not driven to to look yet, but the owner said this about the condition of the fiberglass:
The rivet bumps show under the paint in the nose section. The rest of the original paint looks great from 4-5 feet.
Where are these rivets located, and is this a serious problem?
Thanks in advance for any help!
The rivet bumps show under the paint in the nose section. The rest of the original paint looks great from 4-5 feet.
Where are these rivets located, and is this a serious problem?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Le Mans Master
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I am looking at a second C3. I have not driven to to look yet, but the owner said this about the condition of the fiberglass:
The rivet bumps show under the paint in the nose section. The rest of the original paint looks great from 4-5 feet.
Where are these rivets located, and is this a serious problem?
Thanks in advance for any help!
The rivet bumps show under the paint in the nose section. The rest of the original paint looks great from 4-5 feet.
Where are these rivets located, and is this a serious problem?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Check out this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...out-bumps.html
Melting Slicks
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Both of my cars also exhibit the surround panel rivet humps and fender bonding seams. They are original paint cars and I like knowing that they have never been messed with. You'll never know what hides under re-paints.
Burning Brakes
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Thats aluminum rivets located in a place that can't be kept clean. 80+% of pre '73 cars have these. They are in no way any indication of the state of the rest of the car!
Le Mans Master
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Melting Slicks
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I'm just the opposite, I'd much rather buy a car with original paint, bonding seams visible, front surround nose with bumps. Cars without these hide stories that most would not want to know about.
Melting Slicks
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