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Lifetime MemberHOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Well, after some labor and rekindling of my bondo skills, we went from this:
LukesVette 2008-05-24 16:34:49
To This:
I used Vette Panel Adhesive as a filler to level the bumper with the quarter panels. This stuff is fantastic!!!
Anyway, body is back together and the 406 is going in next weekend. Also adding my L88 hood!! 
Back on the road again!!
Back on the road again!!Well, enjoy the rest of your Memorial Day Weekend folks. Don't forget to say a prayer for the troops.
Paul
ps - I have NOTHING good to say about Willcox Corvette from here on in!!
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Lifetime MemberLanoka Harbor, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c
looks great paul. glad to hear you are getting the motor back in. it would have been better if wilcox explained that the fit may not be perfect so you knew what you were getting into. guess they figured they were the middle man and would not be there fault. they should do like mike said midamerica is doing and put up the disclaimer.
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
LOL thats cheatin Paul.... your spoiler took all of the cussin / fun out of trying to match those corner lines.
Bottom line is that it doesn't really make a difference if it is tru flex / OEM / or fiberglass. They are chunked out of a mold one after another. It is next to a miracle to receive a bolt on w / out doing some work.
I like the spoiler look so I think you did the right thing.
Bottom line is that it doesn't really make a difference if it is tru flex / OEM / or fiberglass. They are chunked out of a mold one after another. It is next to a miracle to receive a bolt on w / out doing some work.
I like the spoiler look so I think you did the right thing.
Looks great. Time to have fun again.
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Lifetime MemberHOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
BTW, if anyone needs the support hardware for a urethane bumper, I have all the little rubber bumper brackets, tail light supports, etc. FREE if you can use them before I toss them.
Also, one free 29 year old urethane bumper top anyone who wants it!!
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I hung my ratty ol OEM bumper up with the light housings in it in the garage. Even with the battle scars it looked pretty good.
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
Its looken great Paul.
I like the look of your spoiler.
Nice job Paul, looks a lot better than when we were going nut trying to line that thing up
Hope to see you and the Vette soon.
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I don't think I could give mine away, somebody probably charge me to haul it away.
Also, one free 29 year old urethane bumper top anyone who wants it!!
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I don't think I could give mine away, somebody probably charge me to haul it away.That looks sweet, those spoilers are the best! Is the spoiler fiberglass also?? I was wondering about that.
Lifetime MemberHOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Hey Jason, I'll give ya five bucks if ya just tell me ya want it
Spoiler is an original urethane job. A little waviness - that I can deal with...
Thanks for the positive comments all!!
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