Prototype 1970-1972 exhaust tips
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Prototype 1970-1972 exhaust tips
Richard Fortier (formerly of Paragon Corvette parts) has been diligently working on fabricating sets of 1st Design and 2nd Design exhaust tips for 1970-1972 Corvettes. Below is a comment from him regarding production updates and photos of the prototype. Richard welcomes your input and is taking orders. Contact: richfortier@chartermi.net
My first production run will be about 16 pair, of those I’m making 3 pair of the 2nd design 71-72 tips. I think 2 pair of these is pre sold. Prepaid orders for the 1st design tips total about 7 pair. I will have several sets in inventory ready to go after all orders are filled. If sales go well and all tips are taken then I intend to fabricate them again providing I can obtain the tubing again.
My first production run will be about 16 pair, of those I’m making 3 pair of the 2nd design 71-72 tips. I think 2 pair of these is pre sold. Prepaid orders for the 1st design tips total about 7 pair. I will have several sets in inventory ready to go after all orders are filled. If sales go well and all tips are taken then I intend to fabricate them again providing I can obtain the tubing again.
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Drifting
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From: Arlington TX
Alan, Richard is meticulous enough to seek comments from many people including Forum members, NCRS members, and a judge or two while he was fabricating them. He has four or five original tips at hand he uses for visual guidance. My only knowledge of pricing is "around $400 a pair". Many people might feel that is expensive but one has to consider 1.) how much are needing-to-be-restored original tips going for on eBay?, 2.) how often does one see original 1st Design tips being sold anywhere? I have been needing one side 1st Design exhaust tip for over a year. Another 1970 Corvette owner, Dan Pepper, is also needing one side and is seriously considering buying Richard's tips instead. Me, too!
Richard also repairs and restores original exhaust tips, 1970-1972 front grilles, and fabricates fuel lines from original TBW tubing. He advertises in the NCRS Driveline, a publication for selling/buying/trading Corvettes, parts, and services.
Richard also repairs and restores original exhaust tips, 1970-1972 front grilles, and fabricates fuel lines from original TBW tubing. He advertises in the NCRS Driveline, a publication for selling/buying/trading Corvettes, parts, and services.
