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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 05:03 PM
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anyone try to duplicate grandsportC3's hood. If so did you simply bond the parts together or did you fabricate the whole thing. Also I was wondering what he used for a hinge. I love the way it looks but I also love the access he has to his motor.
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 07:28 PM
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If you look around you should be able to find a one piece front end. Ecklers and I think Mid-America both make a one piece front end. They don't tilt, but the are all built together, so that would make a tilt install easier. Try also Vancours (sp?) to see if they have something, they do custom C3 pieces.


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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 11:59 PM
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dont use vanacors, parts hardly fit, customer service is worse

take it from me, please!
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 12:04 AM
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dont use vanacors, parts hardly fit, customer service is worse

take it from me, please!
Really? I've been dealing with them for 10 years now with no problems. I have purchased countless parts from them as well as my friends. The guy as his wife have always been nice. :confused:
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 05:55 AM
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dont use vanacors, parts hardly fit, customer service is worse

take it from me, please!
I agree. The parts I got weren't even finished and they looked like there were spray painted with gray primer out of a rattle can. The guy was a total jerk. BTW- On Ebay, there is an old school Eckler's tilt front and the wagon rear for sale in two different auctions.
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Old Aug 4, 2003 | 08:11 AM
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Wow.. the wagon rear? I saw one at a car show once.. Totally cool!! :cool:
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