Front Clip Removal
05-30-2009, 07:04 PM
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Front Clip Removal
Hi,
I am trying to remove the front clip from an 81 vette. I'm just looking for some advice on the easiest way to do it. Should i take the body off the frame for to make things easier? Where are the braces attache to the clip?
Any help is appreciated.
Bill
I am trying to remove the front clip from an 81 vette. I'm just looking for some advice on the easiest way to do it. Should i take the body off the frame for to make things easier? Where are the braces attache to the clip?
Any help is appreciated.
Bill
05-30-2009, 07:35 PM
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Not nesessary to remove the body. This may help
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...ip_removal.htm
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...ip_removal.htm
05-30-2009, 07:47 PM
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Burning Brakes
Not nesessary to remove the body. This may help
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...ip_removal.htm
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...ip_removal.htm
Good link with great instruction take your time and don't get in a hurry!!
Last edited by RIO68; 05-30-2009 at 07:47 PM. Reason: spelling
06-03-2009, 02:18 PM
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Melting Slicks
wish I'd known about that link before I did mine
06-03-2009, 02:23 PM
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Not nesessary to remove the body. This may help
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...ip_removal.htm
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...ip_removal.htm
Very well described and illustrated.
06-03-2009, 04:59 PM
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Hmmm....my front clip is completely loose except for where it attaches to the firewall, etc. Doing just exactly what's shown would allow me to seperate the front cllip. I needs to go, since it's mostly a putty and slop, slap fiberglass patch/resin repair job. I was thinking about paying someone to do it.
06-03-2009, 05:23 PM
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Just removed mine...I used this little tool:
Used a big screwdriver to make a slot in the bonding matrerial down low on the fender, inserted the little air saw & took a few minutes per side...the little air saw is available at Harbor Freight for $20 or so...has little 3" blades...1 blade did everything on both sides.
Used a big screwdriver to make a slot in the bonding matrerial down low on the fender, inserted the little air saw & took a few minutes per side...the little air saw is available at Harbor Freight for $20 or so...has little 3" blades...1 blade did everything on both sides.
06-03-2009, 08:39 PM
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I was at first...but after my bodyman showed me what to look for in my cut and as I became comfortable with the saw (& closely watched my cut line), it became easy....when the clip was off, though, the first thing I checked for was whether or not I had bonding material on the clip or fiberglass on the tub....all was good - I stayed in the bonding material line!
