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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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Have 1976 Vette and it has a different body on it when i bought it. I have looked online to find which body style i have but i am not getting anywhere. Any suggestions?







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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 01:53 PM
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It's all aftermarket; looks like Eckler's parts. 80-82 style rear bumper cover. Mirror mounts are also aftermarket.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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So i have a 76 with 80's parts
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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Hi Mike,
I'm glad to see your pictures, they help clear up the reason for your original questions.
Boy!!!!, that thing must have had SOME GIANT engine to need a hole in the hood THAT BIG!
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These are the mirrors that fit the bracket that you have on there now.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...hedFrom=header
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Had a 350 three 350 engines. Going big block now. Total restoration. I am assuming the body is bolted on like a regular 1976 vettes is
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 12:49 PM
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As for the rear bumper it is one piece. I dont think it is a 80-82 style rear bumper cover?
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As for the rear bumper it is one piece. I dont think it is a 80-82 style rear bumper cover?
Don't think! Just read post 2.
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Originally Posted by mike8035
Have 1976 Vette and it has a different body on it when i bought it. I have looked online to find which body style i have but i am not getting anywhere. Any suggestions?
You don't have a different body on your car, you have a modified body....
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Originally Posted by leadfoot4
You don't have a different body on your car, you have a modified body....
I agree, you have a ground effects kit of sorts.
Look below the door, that's part of a kit.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/exter...ects-kits.html
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I think you nailed it thanks.
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