Front nose bracing??
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Melting Slicks
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Front nose bracing??
I noticed something today and don't know if it's normal... When the hood is up and you're looking at the front of the car where the vacuum pods are at I see a metal brace that goes from one side to the other and I believe the vacuum valves are bolted to it too. Anyway there is a 1/4" gap and is even all the way across above the metal bracing to the body. Is this normal?? I don't have a picture of it but if that's not correct can someone attach a pic. on how it's suppose to be. This is for an 82.
Thanks!
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Last edited by alconk; Feb 22, 2012 at 05:56 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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Uh oh. maybe this is the reason I could not adjust my headlights any higher... Ya please post a picture and if that is it how would I go about fixing it??
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Melting Slicks
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Someone please help, yes the reinforcement bar has separated from the body. I took a pic. and uploaded it to Photobucket but can't figure out how to post it here. Can I repair this item myself?? It's still attached on the sides I think. Is there a link anywhere on how to perform this repair?
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Melting Slicks
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Well would you leave everything in place or remove the headlight assemblies? I can push down on the surround but then it bubbles up on the other side, so if I would "C" clamp it with everything still in place I'm afraid I might crack the fiberglass...
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Your C clamps will not have enough force on them to break fiberglass. All you will be using them for is to bring the header bar back to the hood surround panel and hold it in place while the bonding compound sets up.
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I answered in your post about removing the headlights. Personally, I would not do any work I did not have to do. You might be able to rebond the support bar with the headlights in place.
Your C clamps will not have enough force on them to break fiberglass. All you will be using them for is to bring the header bar back to the hood surround panel and hold it in place while the bonding compound sets up.
Your C clamps will not have enough force on them to break fiberglass. All you will be using them for is to bring the header bar back to the hood surround panel and hold it in place while the bonding compound sets up.
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