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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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installing one peice front end,... like this one from eklers.

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1427

I did a search but not alot of luck. what does it entail..quick list of steps to remove current parts and putting this one peice on.

Also i see L88 hoods for the 77 but how about an LT1 hood?

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Rich
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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I am all on this one as well since my nose is supposed to be shipped in two weeks.
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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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Not C3s but this might give you a clue.

http://home.bellsouth.net/p/s/commun...pid=303869&ck=
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 04:42 AM
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Always wanted to do this one from hairy glass http://www.hairyglass.com/937_2_small.jpg

Save a bunch of weight.
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 08:00 AM
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i don:t know about an aftermarket but i,m getting ready to put one on my 72 i did one on my 61 , i put on an original nose it was.t that hard not rocket science all my friends told me it was easy, they are boat mechs .cops and firemen they never did one or saw it done i just looked easy they said they weren.t around to help either when i was done they said IT WAS NO BIG DEAL
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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You will spend most of the time fitting the hood and door gaps. The inner wheel wells locate the for and aft plus the up and down hood to fender flush. Better to be a "little" low with the hood hinge, then be to "high"
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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What makes the hairyglass special? anyone ever use them? is only 750.00? that like 300.0 less then Ecklers and the others.


http://www.hairyglass.com/vette.html

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