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Apr 8, 2006 | 09:59 PM

jsw585

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Front clip suggestions needed

Can anyone recommend a supplier of high-quality fiberglass pannels for my 63? There are a few manufacturers out there; has anyone been impressed with one supplier over another? I am debating a total front clip versus quarter pannels (press-molded, of course), and if I go with the front clip, I want something that will look nice/work well for installation?

Thx in advance!

Jimmy

Apr 9, 2006 | 08:48 AM

Chuck Gongloff

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Although I have NO experience with either, it is said that both Corvette Image and Sermerscheim's make the best panels and jig assembled front clips. Chuck

Apr 9, 2006 | 04:00 PM

scotty67

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The best front end

Is assembled and sold by this forums Wombvette!

Apr 16, 2006 | 09:03 PM

SolidAxle

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We have had the best luck with Sermersheim. Put on a 67 front clip earlier this year... no sweat.

May 24, 2006 | 02:29 AM

alaskacorvette

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more on front clips

SolidAxle,do their C-3 front clips have the same great quality and fit up?(sermersheim) Thanks.

May 25, 2006 | 01:16 PM

SolidAxle

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Originally Posted by alaskacorvette

SolidAxle,do their C-3 front clips have the same great quality and fit up?(sermersheim) Thanks.

We've used their 67 front clip and it worked well. We don't have them put the side coves on as part of the clip. We put them on seperately. That way you can better handle the clip when installing and properly align the door body lines to the clip.

Have had no experience with their C-3 clips. Sorry.

Last edited by SolidAxle; May 25, 2006 at 02:27 PM.

May 31, 2006 | 01:40 AM

alaskacorvette

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Thanks for the help. I had a great conversation with the people at Sermersheim last week. They supply a number of the big mail order houses. If you want their products you have to request them. Sounds like quality 'glass that's correct!

Jun 5, 2006 | 03:52 PM

Buggs

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Is there any contact information for Sermersheim? I tried to google them and nothing...

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Jun 6, 2006 | 08:34 AM

jsw585

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck Gongloff

...it is said that both Corvette Image and Sermerscheim's make the best panels and jig assembled front clips. Chuck

Yes, contact information for both Sermerscheim and Corvette Image would be wonderful. I found nothering on these via google search. Thanks a ton!

Jim