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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 02:00 AM
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i have a problem with my hood and front nose. i have lot of photos. just click on the link below pls.

http://s1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc429/rzkas/

i need help to align my hood and fix my front end .
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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Are you sure that the frame is straight?

Did the passenger side piece come off of a Corvette of the same year that you have it on?

The hood needs shims to line it up. ARe you sure that the body is as low as it is support to sit?
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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i am not sure, i got the car in the condition it is in now. i don't know if they replace the front nose. but i believe only 80 up to 82 has nose that you can attach the front bumper that 80-82 has isn't? check out all the pics
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