Front Bumper Mod...
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Front Bumper Mod...
Hey all,
I asked this inside a different thread, but Ill throw it out there.
On ANY bumper, especially the 80-82, has anyone seen or done a custom job that removes the front liscence plate area, or modifies to get rid of it. I hate how it interupts the front of the car and want it gone...
Im looking for anyones experience or tips with this...I doubt itll be an easy job, fibreglass remoulding is always fun.
I asked this inside a different thread, but Ill throw it out there.
On ANY bumper, especially the 80-82, has anyone seen or done a custom job that removes the front liscence plate area, or modifies to get rid of it. I hate how it interupts the front of the car and want it gone...
Im looking for anyones experience or tips with this...I doubt itll be an easy job, fibreglass remoulding is always fun.
Drifting
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Its just fibreglass. Practice on a damaged one first. If you are happy then take the one of your car and do it. If you can find an old front (or two) you may be able to to chop it to use as "panels for the basic shape you are filling. Do a search on the net for "fibreglass repair". Should cost you less then $100 to do it. Make sure you wear a mask and have good air flow. Smelling the fumes and breathing the dust will put you down real quick.
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
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hahahaha Im a little sketched on doing it to my baby....argh.....I can try practicing.
Anyone seen it done though THATS what Im wondering, if I had a clue how to start, I might be better off.
Anyone seen it done though THATS what Im wondering, if I had a clue how to start, I might be better off.
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Worst Paint Chop Ever!!! Hahahaha
Alright guys....Dont hate me for doing this to VetteFreaks beautiful car, but it was the best angled shot that I have to show you waht I want to do....hope he doesnt mind!!!!
Last edited by 81 Vette; Oct 18, 2004 at 01:37 PM.
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Originally Posted by 81 Vette
Alright guys....Dont hate me for doing this to VetteFreaks beautiful car, but it was the best angled shot that I have to show you waht I want to do....hope he doesnt mind!!!!
I hope you post some photos when its finished, Good luck..
Stingray
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
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sent you a PM....thanks for the support. Any clue on how to do his one guys? fully integrated headlights with a cover, plus the grill??? 
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Where are you going to put the front plate. It is required by law and that last thing a teenager wants is to attract the cops.
As for working fiberglass I too enjoy it. I cut my front bumper in 2 pieces and put it back together without a problem.
As for working fiberglass I too enjoy it. I cut my front bumper in 2 pieces and put it back together without a problem.
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
Where are you going to put the front plate. It is required by law and that last thing a teenager wants is to attract the cops.
As for working fiberglass I too enjoy it. I cut my front bumper in 2 pieces and put it back together without a problem.
As for working fiberglass I too enjoy it. I cut my front bumper in 2 pieces and put it back together without a problem.
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Originally Posted by Love My 72 and 77
is your front bumper fiberglass?
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Originally Posted by Blue70
The 81's noses are fiberglass?
My 82 front and rear bumper covers are urethane (I think, rubbery/plastic stuff)
In NC you get one plate for your car, and it goes on the rear.
My 82 front and rear bumper covers are urethane (I think, rubbery/plastic stuff)
In NC you get one plate for your car, and it goes on the rear.
I wasnt aware they used polyurethane on those later vettes...again...something I never bothered to check.
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Originally Posted by CGGorman
Front plates aren't required in all states, Norval (Indiana, as an example). Rears ARE required everywhere.
With any real power that plate will come flying through the cockpit on any hard launch.
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Lets clear one thing up though, Im only going to SCHOOL in Ontario, I LIVE in British Columbia....West Coast Baby!!!! 
We're a LOT more chill out on the left coast.
We're a LOT more chill out on the left coast.
