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Front Clip Removal
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From: Grimsby ON
Front Clip Removal
Hi,
I am trying to remove the front clip from an 81 vette. I'm just looking for some advice on the easiest way to do it. Should i take the body off the frame for to make things easier? Where are the braces attache to the clip?
Any help is appreciated.
Bill
I am trying to remove the front clip from an 81 vette. I'm just looking for some advice on the easiest way to do it. Should i take the body off the frame for to make things easier? Where are the braces attache to the clip?
Any help is appreciated.
Bill
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Piscataway NJ
Not nesessary to remove the body. This may help
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...ip_removal.htm
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...ip_removal.htm
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Shelby NC
Not nesessary to remove the body. This may help
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...ip_removal.htm
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...ip_removal.htm
Good link with great instruction take your time and don't get in a hurry!!
Last edited by RIO68; May 30, 2009 at 07:47 PM. Reason: spelling
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
Not nesessary to remove the body. This may help
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...ip_removal.htm
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...ip_removal.htm
Very well described and illustrated.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Redondo Beach, California
Hmmm....my front clip is completely loose except for where it attaches to the firewall, etc. Doing just exactly what's shown would allow me to seperate the front cllip. I needs to go, since it's mostly a putty and slop, slap fiberglass patch/resin repair job. I was thinking about paying someone to do it.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Gurley Alabama
Just removed mine...I used this little tool:
Used a big screwdriver to make a slot in the bonding matrerial down low on the fender, inserted the little air saw & took a few minutes per side...the little air saw is available at Harbor Freight for $20 or so...has little 3" blades...1 blade did everything on both sides.
Used a big screwdriver to make a slot in the bonding matrerial down low on the fender, inserted the little air saw & took a few minutes per side...the little air saw is available at Harbor Freight for $20 or so...has little 3" blades...1 blade did everything on both sides.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Gurley Alabama
I was at first...but after my bodyman showed me what to look for in my cut and as I became comfortable with the saw (& closely watched my cut line), it became easy....when the clip was off, though, the first thing I checked for was whether or not I had bonding material on the clip or fiberglass on the tub....all was good - I stayed in the bonding material line!
