Well now there is rear damage too...
12-31-2012, 11:23 AM
#21
Is there more damage than what's being shown in the pics? If not, why would you even give thought to a new quarter panel?
It looks like a spot repair which will be covered by the bumper so even a paint match won't be critical.
No offense, but if you don't have the skills to repair the current damage with nice results, how will you be able to do something as major as grafting in a new panel?
Lastly, what about insurance? A body shop may be a good choice here and many classic car policies have no deductible.
It looks like a spot repair which will be covered by the bumper so even a paint match won't be critical.
No offense, but if you don't have the skills to repair the current damage with nice results, how will you be able to do something as major as grafting in a new panel?
Lastly, what about insurance? A body shop may be a good choice here and many classic car policies have no deductible.
12-31-2012, 11:37 AM
#22
Racer
Clutch disc was probably stuck to the flywheel. Happens to my '67 after it has sat for a while. I always start in neutral then if it refuses to shift into gear, I know the disc is stuck.
12-31-2012, 11:51 AM
#23
Drifting
Here is the link you want. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/paint-body-138/
Given enough time and effort, you can fix this. Fiberglass is a forgiving medium. Build it up and sand it to shape, seal it, prime it, sand it, prime it and sand it then paint and clear. That's the post it note version.
The hardest to get right for me is the very last part, the clear coat. You could do all of the grunt work and find a shop that will just paint and clear it. Heck now they have mobile services that come to you for spot painting.
I remember reading a story about back in the 50's GM had a new Vette in the parking lot and had all the press around. They were talking about the car and the fiberglass aspect. This was all new at the time. The guy talking grabs a sledge hammer at bashes a whole in the side of the car. Everybody is shocked. Then a body guy mixes up some resin, cuts some mat and starts to repair it right there. He basically fixed the hole by the end of the press meeting.
Given enough time and effort, you can fix this. Fiberglass is a forgiving medium. Build it up and sand it to shape, seal it, prime it, sand it, prime it and sand it then paint and clear. That's the post it note version.
The hardest to get right for me is the very last part, the clear coat. You could do all of the grunt work and find a shop that will just paint and clear it. Heck now they have mobile services that come to you for spot painting.
I remember reading a story about back in the 50's GM had a new Vette in the parking lot and had all the press around. They were talking about the car and the fiberglass aspect. This was all new at the time. The guy talking grabs a sledge hammer at bashes a whole in the side of the car. Everybody is shocked. Then a body guy mixes up some resin, cuts some mat and starts to repair it right there. He basically fixed the hole by the end of the press meeting.
12-31-2012, 12:01 PM
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12-31-2012, 12:41 PM
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Is there more damage than what's being shown in the pics? If not, why would you even give thought to a new quarter panel?
It looks like a spot repair which will be covered by the bumper so even a paint match won't be critical.
No offense, but if you don't have the skills to repair the current damage with nice results, how will you be able to do something as major as grafting in a new panel?
Lastly, what about insurance? A body shop may be a good choice here and many classic car policies have no deductible.
It looks like a spot repair which will be covered by the bumper so even a paint match won't be critical.
No offense, but if you don't have the skills to repair the current damage with nice results, how will you be able to do something as major as grafting in a new panel?
Lastly, what about insurance? A body shop may be a good choice here and many classic car policies have no deductible.
12-31-2012, 01:50 PM
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12-31-2012, 02:30 PM
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01-01-2013, 01:13 AM
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01-01-2013, 01:24 AM
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I priced all new replacement chrome, emblems, and trim at my cost today. About $2800 before I sell all my stock stuff. Assuming I get a decent amount for all my stock stuff, I am able to repair the body panels myself and I can find someone to just spray it for $2000 I should be right around $11, 000. That leaves $5000 for the interior refresh to stay on budget. That price is with GM tooling parts. I could save with imports, but prefer the more original parts. 
01-01-2013, 03:35 AM
#31
Melting Slicks
Here is the link you want. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/paint-body-138/
Given enough time and effort, you can fix this. Fiberglass is a forgiving medium. Build it up and sand it to shape, seal it, prime it, sand it, prime it and sand it then paint and clear. Itch and scratch like crazy for 3 daysThat's the post it note version.
Given enough time and effort, you can fix this. Fiberglass is a forgiving medium. Build it up and sand it to shape, seal it, prime it, sand it, prime it and sand it then paint and clear. Itch and scratch like crazy for 3 daysThat's the post it note version.
