Front Clip Question
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Heel & Toe
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Front Clip Question
Got a 68 the other day (very sad story). Car was bought and then shipped across country. Problem arose when the transporter got rear ended. All cars on the carrier were totalled including mine.
Anyway, after inspecting the car 15 times or so, I got curioous enough about the front clip to try and figure out who made it and when. I can't find another one like it or any info on it. The guy I bought it from told me it was on the car 20some years ago when he bought it. Any information would be appreciated.
Since it says I cannot upload attachments, I put the pics at http://www.yumadental.com/bobrider/vette.htm
Anyway, after inspecting the car 15 times or so, I got curioous enough about the front clip to try and figure out who made it and when. I can't find another one like it or any info on it. The guy I bought it from told me it was on the car 20some years ago when he bought it. Any information would be appreciated.
Since it says I cannot upload attachments, I put the pics at http://www.yumadental.com/bobrider/vette.htm
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Heel & Toe
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Ya know, thats the same thoughts I had when I first saw it (camaro, butt ugly) but that doesnt answer the original question.................Its sure the hell not a home made clip, someone has to know who made it and when.
Race Director
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by rrider
Its sure the hell not a home made clip, someone has to know who made it and when.
why not? its probably a one off....
Burning Brakes
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From: Gainesville, Florida
Originally Posted by bobs77vet
why not? its probably a one off....
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder .... and I can't see more than one person thinking that thing looks good ... one off definitely.Sorry, rrider ....
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I've seen something like that, there are many of those abborations ... like the caballista and such, I have seen a similar front clip before so it's not a 1 off, someone wasted time and money building those things. Is the car wrecked in the front or a complete write off???
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Heel & Toe
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Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
I've seen something like that, there are many of those abborations ... like the caballista and such, I have seen a similar front clip before so it's not a 1 off, someone wasted time and money building those things. Is the car wrecked in the front or a complete write off???
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Heel & Toe
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To the ONE person who actually tried to answer my question, Thanks man............... To all you guys with the sarcastic and demeaning remarks but not addressing the question at all, don't ya have anything better to do??
I thought this site was for Corvette enthusiasts, not just a bunch of Vette *****. I asked what I thought was a good question as I've owned 5 Vettes now and never saw that particular part before but ALL I got was sarcasm and digs. I especially love the guys too stupid to even type. It's a good thing you got those ( icons) for the people who didnt finish high school. Otherwise you couldn't have joined in.
Again, thanks loads for the support. Glad I didnt get this much help on my last project http://www.bobrider.com/charger.htm
I thought this site was for Corvette enthusiasts, not just a bunch of Vette *****. I asked what I thought was a good question as I've owned 5 Vettes now and never saw that particular part before but ALL I got was sarcasm and digs. I especially love the guys too stupid to even type. It's a good thing you got those (
icons) for the people who didnt finish high school. Otherwise you couldn't have joined in.Again, thanks loads for the support. Glad I didnt get this much help on my last project http://www.bobrider.com/charger.htm
Pro
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From: Ashley Michigan
I don't think the remarks were meant to be taken personal, everyone has there own opinion. It's not my taste, and I don't have an answer for you, but good luck with everything. By the way, some of the people posting in here may actually be from high school- I know I was in high school when I joined the forum.
Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
Maybe I was not clear enough.
I said it looks like a Camaro.
What I specifically (big word) meant was that perhaps it is
a piece of a Camaro fiberglass nose that someone cut and
cleverly grafted into the 'vette front clip.
Now, if you have some manufacturers stamp or part numbers to
go by - that would narrow the search.
Sorry your first impressions here were negative. Usually not the case.
I said it looks like a Camaro.
What I specifically (big word) meant was that perhaps it is
a piece of a Camaro fiberglass nose that someone cut and
cleverly grafted into the 'vette front clip.
Now, if you have some manufacturers stamp or part numbers to
go by - that would narrow the search.
Sorry your first impressions here were negative. Usually not the case.
Burning Brakes
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From: Grants Pass Oregon
Speed Racer
Originally Posted by Xakk
Speed Racer's gonna be PISSED when he finds out the Mach 5's been wrecked! 
I knew I'd seen that car some where! But seriously folks I may have miss spoken, For you see I , unlike the other babaling miscreants, actually Like the durn thing!...Wann aSell it?
