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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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While clearning my '86, I found this part lodged near the bottom of the driver's side front fender. It was loose and just hanging in position, so I removed it. The part looks like a body shim, but I'm not sure. Any idea what it might be and where it belongs?


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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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I suppose I stumped the forum with this one. I try posting the question and pic on one of my Harley message boards. Lots of HD owners own Vettes.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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I have been in the driver's side front fender area a few times on my 86 and don't remember seeing anything of that shape. What is it made of...metal, plastic, rubber, ect.?
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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Looks like the rubber fitting that fits on the side between hood and both sides (battery) location...
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It looks like the little "spike" type piece the aftermarket companies sell to place on the front 1/4 panels. There are usally 4 or 5 of them...check the Mid Am or Corvette Central catalogs.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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I suppose I stumped the forum with this one. I try posting the question and pic on one of my Harley message boards. Lots of HD owners own Vettes.
Nothing like Hogs and Vettes!
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnies87
Looks like the rubber fitting that fits on the side between hood and both sides (battery) location...
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnies87
Looks like the rubber fitting that fits on the side between hood and both sides (battery) location...
The part is made of hard plastic. I found it resting in the bottom of fender area on the battery side of the car. I'll see if I can find one on the opposite side, to see where and how it's mounted.
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It looks like the little "spike" type piece the aftermarket companies sell to place on the front 1/4 panels. There are usally 4 or 5 of them...check the Mid Am or Corvette Central catalogs.
I'll bet thats what it is!
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Never saw that before.
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looks like it is a support, or bracket for the rocker panel
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