sc2dave

Looking to see where I can get a front '71 clip in So Cal somewhere. Used should be fine.

cv67

look at san diego CL guy down there has tons of this cheap

boat196

SoCal Vettes 619-670-7878

sc2dave

Thanks cuisinartvette and boat196

Lobzila

Steve at SoCal vettes. Awesome guy who stands behind what he sells.

sc2dave

Wow!, they want about 2,300 for a front clip, used!

Big2Bird

And you were expecting?

Try J&D Corvettes. Probably the same or more.

sc2dave

Ok, I thought a "front clip" was only the fiberglass fenders, and front part of car. This is what i think i need.

Lobzila

Have you priced it out new from the various Corvette places? If you only need the outer fiberglass, its cheaper. But Steve is probably throwing in a bunch of other stuff as well. Find out what you need versus what is included in what Steve is offering.

sc2dave

Car seems to be complete from the front. Hoping just the part i mentioned

Lobzila

Dave, I do not live too far from Whittier, I could come up and help you get a list of what you will need for your project. I am no expert by any means, but I did just completed a frame off restoration on my 68. My fee is one cold beer. My step dad is also a huge car guy as well and I could drag him along.

sc2dave

That sounds like a great idea! I'll be more than happy to have you check it out.

SB64

Have any pictures of what you are dealing with. Have you ever removed or installed a front clip?
Price seem very reasonable.
RVZIO

derekderek

you are definately undercharging him, but I bet he tips you with 2 or 3 more...

sc2dave

I only have pictures of outside of car. No, I have never worked on Corvettes. but I have worked on many cars, both new and old ones.

SB64

I would think the front clip one corvette would be a little more challenging then a metal car. The one piece unit and the difficulty of some of the adhesive points are very difficult to remove. The good thing is it is all do able and many have done it. The forum is a great place for gaining the experience.
Good Luck, and keep us posted.
RVZIO

derekderek

Why the whole clip? How much damage? Pics?

gleninsandiego

As mentioned, I think we need to define exactly what is meant by a front clip for this particular corvette. On other cars that term can even be used to say the entire front half of a car. Like you took a chain saw just behind the firewall and everything forward of that is part of the front clip, including suspension. In this case it sounds like only body panels are needed, which would be significantly cheaper. Pics please.

Glenn in San Diego

DUB

YEP..I have to see photos of the damage which is causing for the front clip to be totally replaced or otherwise.

Although it is not impossible to do...to get one off without creating more damage can be a challenge...but as stated in the quote above....it is do-able.

DUB

sc2dave

There's no damage. I just wanna change it back to a '71 instead of having a "Franken-Vette". Some of you have seen the pics posted and said that the front is from a '73 or '74.