Rear Hood Surround Firewall Cowel Ledge Differences
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Rear Hood Surround Firewall Cowel Ledge Differences
In need of this piece of fiberglass that secures the upper rear of front clip to the top of firewall cowel edge. Does any one know why 1973 is different from a 72 or a 71 for this piece? I suspect it may have something to do with the elimination of the vacuum operated wiper door. Are the parts for these years interchangeable or are there differences?
Jeff
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In need of this piece of fiberglass that secures the upper rear of front clip to the top of firewall cowel edge. Does any one know why 1973 is different from a 72 or a 71 for this piece? I suspect it may have something to do with the elimination of the vacuum operated wiper door. Are the parts for these years interchangeable or are there differences?
Jeff
East Rutherford,NJ
Jeff
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Hi Jeff,
Are you asking about the configuration of the hood surround gutter or the configuration of the top of the cowl?
Regards,
Alan
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Are you asking about the configuration of the hood surround gutter or the configuration of the top of the cowl?
Regards,
Alan
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Last edited by Alan 71; Apr 17, 2018 at 07:07 AM.
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The hood surround gutter. If you remove the front clip in one piece this has to be separated from the top of the firewall where these two pieces are epoxied together. This fiberglass gutter piece is the only thing cross connecting the two upper fenders together once the front clip has be removed. I see it listed by vendors on the internet as " fiberglass rear hood surround firewall cowl ledge". These are listed as 1974-1982 and I'm restoring a 1971 coupe. Not sure if these are interchangeable for all C3's.
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Hi Jeff,
I think I'd check with Sermersheims Fiberglass.
https://www.scorvette.com/
Their catalogue lists it as being the same piece for all 68-82 cars.
But you might want to make sure.
Regards,
Alan
I think I'd check with Sermersheims Fiberglass.
https://www.scorvette.com/
Their catalogue lists it as being the same piece for all 68-82 cars.
But you might want to make sure.
Regards,
Alan
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Hi Jeff,
I think I'd check with Sermersheims Fiberglass.
https://www.scorvette.com/
Their catalogue lists it as being the same piece for all 68-82 cars.
But you might want to make sure.
Regards,
Alan
I think I'd check with Sermersheims Fiberglass.
https://www.scorvette.com/
Their catalogue lists it as being the same piece for all 68-82 cars.
But you might want to make sure.
Regards,
Alan
