Wrecked Corvette Rebuild..
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From: Holtwood PA
Wrecked Corvette Rebuild..
so anyone following the thread in general knows whats going on..if you haven't been, you can read the details over there...this is whats left of my Vette
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...oorsign013.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...oorsign012.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...oorsign011.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...oorsign010.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...oorsign009.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...oorsign008.jpg
does the front clip look repairable?
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...oorsign013.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...oorsign012.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...oorsign011.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...oorsign010.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...oorsign009.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...oorsign008.jpg
does the front clip look repairable?
Last edited by tjhuyser; Sep 30, 2007 at 02:10 PM. Reason: replace pics with photobucket links
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so anyone following the thread in general knows whats going on..if you haven't been, you can read the details over there...this is whats left of my Vette
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...43/limit/last1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...42/limit/last1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...41/limit/last1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...40/limit/last1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...39/limit/last1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...38/limit/last1
does the front clip look repairable?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...43/limit/last1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...42/limit/last1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...41/limit/last1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...40/limit/last1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...39/limit/last1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...38/limit/last1
does the front clip look repairable?
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Wow, thats some damage. Hard to believe you walked out of that unscratched. As to your question, well, anything can be fixed. I would guess that a replacement front clip would be cheaper than reparing what you have there. I would guess that the front clip would be the least of your worries. First get it on a frame machine and verify that the frame isn't bent. Then you'd have to find some serious suspension kit. From the picture the wheels look to be pointed every which way but straight. If the front wheel bent that much, I'd think that other items are bent as well. From your previous thread, it doesn't sound like you have that much into it. I'd consider parting this one out and buying a fresh one.
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
doesnt look so, you need a new clips for sure, also check fro fram e damage
man that is really ****ty
Last edited by sweethence; Oct 1, 2007 at 08:09 AM.
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From: Holtwood PA
Wow, thats some damage. Hard to believe you walked out of that unscratched. As to your question, well, anything can be fixed. I would guess that a replacement front clip would be cheaper than reparing what you have there. I would guess that the front clip would be the least of your worries. First get it on a frame machine and verify that the frame isn't bent. Then you'd have to find some serious suspension kit. From the picture the wheels look to be pointed every which way but straight. If the front wheel bent that much, I'd think that other items are bent as well. From your previous thread, it doesn't sound like you have that much into it. I'd consider parting this one out and buying a fresh one.
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Not to be a jerk here, but you really should consider just getting another Vette. I've picked up a complete running '77 for about $3,200 with a nearly perfect body (good 100' car) and a '76 that needed quite a bit of work, but never wrecked for $2,200. It's going to cost you way more then that to fix this car right.
It cost me about $6,000 to get my '82 CE back together after a crash that wasn't even close to as bad as yours. My frame was tweaked and both my TA were bent just from hitting a curb and a small aluminum sign pole. I would be suprised if yours wasn't. Personally, I would part it out and start looking for another Vette.
I know it's not what you want to hear, but it might save you alot of heartache and $$ in the end.
It cost me about $6,000 to get my '82 CE back together after a crash that wasn't even close to as bad as yours. My frame was tweaked and both my TA were bent just from hitting a curb and a small aluminum sign pole. I would be suprised if yours wasn't. Personally, I would part it out and start looking for another Vette.
I know it's not what you want to hear, but it might save you alot of heartache and $$ in the end.
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From: Holtwood PA
Not to be a jerk here, but you really should consider just getting another Vette. I've picked up a complete running '77 for about $3,200 with a nearly perfect body (good 100' car) and a '76 that needed quite a bit of work, but never wrecked for $2,200. It's going to cost you way more then that to fix this car right.
It cost me about $6,000 to get my '82 CE back together after a crash that wasn't even close to as bad as yours. My frame was tweaked and both my TA were bent just from hitting a curb and a small aluminum sign pole. I would be suprised if yours wasn't. Personally, I would part it out and start looking for another Vette.
I know it's not what you want to hear, but it might save you alot of heartache and $$ in the end.
It cost me about $6,000 to get my '82 CE back together after a crash that wasn't even close to as bad as yours. My frame was tweaked and both my TA were bent just from hitting a curb and a small aluminum sign pole. I would be suprised if yours wasn't. Personally, I would part it out and start looking for another Vette.
I know it's not what you want to hear, but it might save you alot of heartache and $$ in the end.
I hear ya, but I checke the TA's and they looked straight...plus I was planning on offset TA's anyway.. Like I said the frame looks straight..I have a friend w/ a body shop I'll have him double check it once I get the front clip off.. Like I said..at this point $2200 is out of the question..
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From: Holtwood PA
Ok, i'm looking through the assembly book, and I'm a little confused...it shows the back of the fenders bonded...As I looked where the doors meet the fenders, I can't see any bolts, now it's possible because the fenders are pushed back they are out of sight, or is it that the back is glued to the frame??
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From: Holtwood PA
I'll get out the heat gun and hammer away on it (figuratively speaking) hey you're only 2.5 hours away...what are you doing next weekend??
(kidding)