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Jun 25, 2009 | 12:34 AM

killer454

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From: salisbury missouri

side pipe installation?

I am putting side pipes on my 1980 the side pipes are made by hooker,says competition on them.

is their a way to cover up the frame and bottom of the front fender to make this installation look better?

thanks for the help

Jun 25, 2009 | 12:15 PM

71rdster

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Put the rocker covers back on.

Jun 25, 2009 | 02:37 PM

MelWff

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The pipes come with instructions that explain how to trim the rocker panels to fit the car.

Jun 25, 2009 | 02:50 PM

1Fordman

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You may or may not have to do some trimming on the front lower edge of the rockers where the pipes are.

On my 68 I took off the rear tires and slid the rockers into place with no trimming needed.

Jun 25, 2009 | 04:02 PM

L-82kid

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I removed the trim and installed the pipes and then put the trim back in place. Its a little tricky to get the trim in, you have to wiggle it and go in on an angle.

Jun 25, 2009 | 05:31 PM

aaroncorvette

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Also i found one of those telescopic magnetic thingys (used for retreving nuts and bolts in tight places) invaluable in drawing out the t-headed sidepipe bolts once the rubber was in place and for when you drop them into the rocker area, get a good quality one with a strong magnet

Jun 25, 2009 | 08:11 PM

killer454

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ok thanks for the help,I will have to buy a set of rocker covers to make this install look better.

thanks for the help
killer454

Jun 26, 2009 | 01:39 AM

Bangkok Dean

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Quote:

Originally Posted by killer454

ok thanks for the help,I will have to buy a set of rocker covers to make this install look better.

thanks for the help
killer454

I guess you are saying that your vette was missing the original rocker covers? If so you can order new ones from many of the vendors supporting this forum.