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Topic: New nose for my 73

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New nose for my 73

Posted: 2/9/07 5:05am Message 1 of 7
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Redwingvette
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Waterford, MI - USA
Joined: 9/13/2002
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Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe
I just got my Trueflex fiberglass bumper so let the fun begin. I have the old one off so I will fit it to the car and then take it off to get it painted. At least all the mounting hardware came off in good shape so I can reuse it.


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


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New nose for my 73

Posted: 2/9/07 5:44am Message 2 of 7
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hmel '74
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York, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 mille miglia red with oxblood interior 355ci, 320hp
redwing,
i'm anxious to find out how you make out as i am going to purchase the same thing for my '74 this spring.
where did you get yours?  i was looking at corvette central and i think it's $329.



New nose for my 73

Posted: 2/9/07 6:07am Message 3 of 7
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I got it from Wilcox.  They list them for $270 on their Ebay store plus $40 for  shipping. CF members price $260.


Brian - NCM Lifetime Member

73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


New nose for my 73

Posted: 2/9/07 3:03pm Message 4 of 7
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Dorr, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
Looking forward to seeing your shark this summer Brian. I sure hope mine is RED by then. Been a slow paint process. Terry



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New nose for my 73

Posted: 2/10/07 2:06pm Message 5 of 7
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dwright
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Victor, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Brian,
Don't forget to take pictures of the process.
Could be a story for the newsletter.



 
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New nose for my 73

Posted: 2/10/07 3:23pm Message 6 of 7
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Vette(s): 1977 L48 T Top, Dark Blue
I put the fiberglass on mine, front and back, I let the body shop talk me into it (which wasn't too hard Smile).   My only worry is if I bump anything it's done!!  Is the Trueflex fiberglass more forgiving??   You never plan on hitting anything but we know how that goes!!


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New nose for my 73

Posted: 2/11/07 6:40am Message 7 of 7
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It seems to be a little flexible compared to regular fiberglass but I doubt it would bonce back from a hit. Even the Urathane ones have to be repainted when that happens so I don't see what the issue would be. You can fix the fiberglass ones easier if it does get damaged.
Dave, I will take lots of pics and right up what I am doing and send the report to you. I will be adding it to my web pages as well. Redwingvette2007-02-11 06:40:44


Brian - NCM Lifetime Member

73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


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