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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 03:39 PM
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thinking of getting side pipes for the 73 are there any kind of block out kits where the old pipes came out the back..?
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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Yes, Wilcox, Ecklers ect will have them.
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Hi r06,
As 69 said there are aftermarket rear valance panels that have 'ears' on them to fill the part of the void in the quarter panel left from the exhaust bezel.
The problem is they don't fit very well and often require a bit of fiberglass work before painting.
It depends how fussy you are as to how much work needs to be done.
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Kinda my favorite picture:
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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Replacement rear lower filler panel for side exhaust (NOS OEM are very hard to find)

http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-lowe...1970-1973.html
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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Corvette Side Exhaust and Filler Panel

We offer a variety of items to perform the conversion including the rear valance panel and of course the pipes and covers themselves.

If you have any questions feel free to give me a call.

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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Alan that red is AWESOME.
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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If you're handy with 'glass fix up your own. you'll have to paint either way...

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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi r06,
As 69 said there are aftermarket rear valance panels that have 'ears' on them to fill the part of the void in the quarter panel left from the exhaust bezel.
The problem is they don't fit very well and often require a bit of fiberglass work before painting.
It depends how fussy you are as to how much work needs to be done.
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Sorry for bring an old post back to life, but Alan what color is your vette?
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Hi H,
My car is code 973, Mille Miglia Red. The color was used in 71 and 72.
The car is repainted in acrylic lacquer.
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Its beautiful. Thanks
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