ummm.... extra parts?
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ummm.... extra parts?
So this is embarassing and possibly classic at the same time.
I did some minor diassembly prior to painting and wasn't thorough enough with my labelling. Does anyone out there recognize what these parts are for? I pretty much only took off the nose, the rear lower fiberglass, the ttops (for weatherstripping), and the door felts.
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I did some minor diassembly prior to painting and wasn't thorough enough with my labelling. Does anyone out there recognize what these parts are for? I pretty much only took off the nose, the rear lower fiberglass, the ttops (for weatherstripping), and the door felts.
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Hi b,
I believe the 2 smaller pieces are the retainers that are mounted on fiberglass side of the lock pillars.
There are a total of 4 (2 each side)... 2 'lower' that are much longer, and these 2, 'upper' that mount at the top.
They hold the large interior trim piece in place.
Regards,
Alan
I believe the 2 smaller pieces are the retainers that are mounted on fiberglass side of the lock pillars.
There are a total of 4 (2 each side)... 2 'lower' that are much longer, and these 2, 'upper' that mount at the top.
They hold the large interior trim piece in place.
Regards,
Alan
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Mine is a 73.
Thanks Alan. You are right on with the smaller two pieces. The other two pieces (with the right angles) still have me stumped. The may belong under the nose (mine has a front lower spoiler), but I have it reassembled and everything seems ok.
Thanks Alan. You are right on with the smaller two pieces. The other two pieces (with the right angles) still have me stumped. The may belong under the nose (mine has a front lower spoiler), but I have it reassembled and everything seems ok.
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The smaller pieces are the upper 1/4 retainer gizmo's
The other parts don't look like anything I've come across and I've had most things apart.
Vert? The shape kind of looks like something from the windshield posts or inner corner of a T-top?
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The two big ones look like they are for the front fender to front urethane bumper lower section on my 75.
I think they are riveted on to the car and the lower valance bolts to it also.
I think they are riveted on to the car and the lower valance bolts to it also.
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thanks
Thanks to everyone for their help. The parts are indeed the
C3 Corvette Fender Valance Reinforcement Lower Right/Left.
In case others screw up in the same way in the future - there is an illustration on this post:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...bly-76-c3.html
C3 Corvette Fender Valance Reinforcement Lower Right/Left.
In case others screw up in the same way in the future - there is an illustration on this post:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...bly-76-c3.html