Unknown Corvette part
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Sure looks to me like the inside structure of a C4 hood. Typically it's painted black, but guys with race cars would often paint them white for better engine visibility with the hood up, easier spotting of fluid leaks spraying on the underside of the hood, sponsor decals that get placed there, etc. The next challenge will be figuring out what year it's for.
You can look at the shape of mine in this photo and reach your own conclusions...
You can look at the shape of mine in this photo and reach your own conclusions...
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its not a mold - doesn't have the structural integrity for molding fiberglass. also, it doesn't appear to be any 1st generation body part either. it does however have some resemblance to the underside of a c4 hood, but it's definitely not stock. can't say what you have, but whatever, it's probably some aftermarket thing - maybe used for racing competition - ???
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that is no tail section. it looks to be a custom C4 hood underside mold or a peel off from for a C4 hood underside that was customized. if you look closely, you can see the mounting points for the lights and the striker bolts. the front section of the mold looks as if the underside mold is for a custom body kit that goes on a C4. perhaps a C1 conversion on a C4.
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Ok, so i got something like 5 options of what it could be now! :-)
But is guess its resonably certain not a stock part, so its only worth something to the right guy :-)
If anyone is interested in this let me know! Cause i don't think its gonna bring me any money when i ship it to europe.
Again, thanks a lot everybody!
But is guess its resonably certain not a stock part, so its only worth something to the right guy :-)
If anyone is interested in this let me know! Cause i don't think its gonna bring me any money when i ship it to europe.
Again, thanks a lot everybody!
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Set it beside the road with a big F R E E sign on it. You won't have to worry about it any more.
