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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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I saw a complete nose for sale from Ecklers, part number 10860 for my 71.
I was just wondering if anyone ever used one of these and had any input.
It's $1400, but after adding up 2 fenders and the labor and time involved, it may be easier to go with the complete nose. Any thoughts??? Thanks
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Originally Posted by markyta
I saw a complete nose for sale from Ecklers, part number 10860 for my 71.
I was just wondering if anyone ever used one of these and had any input.
It's $1400, but after adding up 2 fenders and the labor and time involved, it may be easier to go with the complete nose. Any thoughts??? Thanks
You can also get a used entire front clip from a parted car. That was I did, found one for 500$.
It fitted once so you can assume it will fit twice.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 12:53 AM
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You can also get a used entire front clip from a parted car. That was I did, found one for 500$.
It fitted once so you can assume it will fit twice.
You got pretty lucky finding one at that price.




The complete one piece front from Ecklers and others is OK for a driver that is not shown seriously. It looks like a Corvette on the outside, but not so much on the inside.

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Originally Posted by wombvette
..You got pretty lucky finding on at that price...
Ken's Corvette parts, Ken made me a little "winter discount" since he don't much volume a that time, but he makes fair prices all year long.
Mine was from and for a '76, so maybe a bit more affordable.
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