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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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What all is involved in replacing the rear clip on a 68 vert? The problem is with previous crummy repair work of the fiberglass above the fuel tank to the rear tail of the car, not rust. This is a frame off restorod build up.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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If that is all the damage there is, just replace the rear deck lid. I would not rip off the whole back just for that.
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It is easier than replacing the front, but is still a major undertaking.

Check out the Walden project, and the S. Nobile Project. One shows building from parts the other replacement of a rear clip. They are midyears , but the process is the same.

http://my.att.net/p/s/community.dll?...pid=303869&ck=

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HERE YOU GO!!!
PIECE OF CAKE!!!
Let me know if you need some advice on rear deck or complete clip replacement.
Stan

http://www.2ndgenrestorations.com













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Nice timing Stan, nice pics too.
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Originally Posted by Scott Marzahl
Nice timing Stan, nice pics too.
Thanks Scott, If anything we do at the shop can help someone with their project it is all good!!!
It's always good when you can see the work in question
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Originally Posted by Road-Race Vette
Thanks Scott, If anything we do at the shop can help someone with their project it is all good!!!
It's always good when you can see the work in question
Great pics! Thanks!
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