Topic: fender edges
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Vette(s): 1974 coupe. 350 CID with Turbo 400 trans. Decal says 8.5:1 compression. Needs paint and AC replaced but don't plan on full restoration. Car runs strong. No big problems so far. 67,000 miles on Odometer, probably rolled over
I tried a search for this and couldn't find anything.
The outer fender top edges are rounded instead of being sharp edged. I don't have access to a another 74 to see if this is correct or not. The reason I ask is the right side is rounded and the left side is pretty sharp so which is correct. I think it would look much better if the fender edge came to a sharp point but I want to be doing this right.
Two pictures of the new fender edge I created. Is this correct? If it should be rounded more I will sand it to get the right profile.
Thanks for any help you can give.
The outer fender top edges are rounded instead of being sharp edged. I don't have access to a another 74 to see if this is correct or not. The reason I ask is the right side is rounded and the left side is pretty sharp so which is correct. I think it would look much better if the fender edge came to a sharp point but I want to be doing this right.
Two pictures of the new fender edge I created. Is this correct? If it should be rounded more I will sand it to get the right profile.
Thanks for any help you can give.
It has been over a year since I started. I had to quit the project so
the car just sat in the garage. I was able to get started again in May 2012. As of July 27 2012 I have done the fiberglass repairs and applied Slick Sand High Build Primer.
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Lifetime MemberLemon Grove, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 C3 Collectors Edition 44000 miles, sat in the sun most of its life, My wife purchased it for me for Father's Day in 2007 from her girlfriend that had it for 19 years. It is on the road again. I'm retired but it is now my daily driver.
I tried to help get some pictures for you and typo'd fenders entering c3 finders and low and behold found a web site that has lots of pictures of C3 for sale all years. You should be able to get an idea from them. if nothing else.
http://www.vettefinders.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/corvette.PriceGuide3/Gen/3/c3-corvette-prices.htm
That is the link that will take to the c3 page.
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Vette(s): 1974 coupe. 350 CID with Turbo 400 trans. Decal says 8.5:1 compression. Needs paint and AC replaced but don't plan on full restoration. Car runs strong. No big problems so far. 67,000 miles on Odometer, probably rolled over
Thanks for the link. Looking at the pictures it looks like a sharp edge is preferred. Some of those Vettes looked a bit wavy. I wonder if it was just the lighting or was the paint that bad.
I hope I can do a better job, LOL.
I hope I can do a better job, LOL.
It has been over a year since I started. I had to quit the project so
the car just sat in the garage. I was able to get started again in May 2012. As of July 27 2012 I have done the fiberglass repairs and applied Slick Sand High Build Primer.
http://www.c3vr.com/member_uploads/14401_14500/14470/Doors-off-(Copy)201261111476r.jpg
http://www.c3vr.com/member_uploads/14401_14500/14470/Doors-off-(Copy)201261111476r.jpg
Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
Looking forward to seeing the finished results Bill. Good luck!
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Lifetime MemberLemon Grove, CA - USA
Joined: 10/17/2007
Posts: 2041
Vette(s): 1982 C3 Collectors Edition 44000 miles, sat in the sun most of its life, My wife purchased it for me for Father's Day in 2007 from her girlfriend that had it for 19 years. It is on the road again. I'm retired but it is now my daily driver.
I looked at my 82CE. It has been repainted but I do not believe they did more than just prepare the car for painting. It does have edges not just rounded tops. The rear fender does flatten out as it goes to the tail but I'm sure that is not want you were talking about. Your pictures seem to come close to what I have.
They are NOT sharp. The edges are rounded. The rounding is a fairly tight radius, and may look sharp on a picture, but are in fact round.
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