Upper surround attaching point.
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Upper surround attaching point.
I would like to get a picture of the hood surround where it attaches to the cowl area, particularly looking at the area where there is a cable that attaches to the surround. I would assume that it is present on all the years. My year is a 74 and I can see the bracket that is riveted to the surround but nothing is attached to it. My understanding is that it is there to hold the surround on in the event of a crash.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Last edited by Lights; Sep 19, 2010 at 01:20 PM.
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I would like to get a picture of the hood surround where it attaches to the cowl area, particularly looking at the area where there is a cable that attaches to the surround. I would assume that it is present on all the years. My year is a 74 and I can see the bracket that is riveted to the surround but nothing is attached to it. My understanding is that it is there to hold the surround on in the event of a crash.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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I have posted a picture (In my first post) of the bracket and a picture out of a Corvette fiberglass repair manual showing the cable being removed in order to remove the upper surround. I am in the process of restoring this car.
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Hi Lights,
That's a new one for me.
I'm not familiar enough with 74 cars to know. Is there any chance that's an aftermarket item? The AIM, ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL, would show the cable if it was on your car when it left St. Louis. Have you looked there?
Paul 74 should know for sure once he sees your picture!
Regards,
Alan
PS: If the accident is serious enough to need that cable I'd think there's already fiberglass flying everywhere.
That's a new one for me.
I'm not familiar enough with 74 cars to know. Is there any chance that's an aftermarket item? The AIM, ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION MANUAL, would show the cable if it was on your car when it left St. Louis. Have you looked there?
Paul 74 should know for sure once he sees your picture!
Regards,
Alan
PS: If the accident is serious enough to need that cable I'd think there's already fiberglass flying everywhere.
Last edited by Alan 71; Sep 19, 2010 at 01:44 PM.
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