rayosequis

I am in the process of replacing the front clip on my '76. What type of adhesive is used to re-attach the clip to the car, and where can it be purchased ? BTW I am in Houston, TX. Thanks in advance.

Roadster71

Use the stuff from Echlers.

NHvette

I buy my adhesive at a local parts store (Robbins - private chain).
I used the Evercoat vette panel adhesive.
I'll post a pic as soo nas I get my home server up.
:seeya

Here it is - #870:



[Modified by NHvette, 11:32 AM 7/17/2003]

rebuild

Who makes the clip you bought?

Skeets

dumb question.. but i keep hearing the word 'clip', and i'm not exactly sure what it is??!
(probably because i'm from the other side of the pond :D )

vettfixr

A "clip" is the entire front end of the car minus the hood. It's the fenders, front surround and the piece at the rear that connects the fenders and runs along the windshield wiper trough. Look at some of the suppliers sites and you'll see what I mean.

Skeets

thanks, i've been meaning to ask for ages!

rayosequis

Thanks for all of your help guys, it is greatly appreciated. BTW the clip I bought is a used one off of a '75 that I picked up for $500. Wish me luck with the mounting ! :D

pws69

Just make sure you have enough people helping who understand where and how their piece needs to be when you do it... DRY FIT it with them, then DO IT!

Good luck!




[Modified by pws69, 7:33 AM 7/18/2003]

rebuild

Would it be better to bond the front clip on with the body on or off the frame?

NHvette

You almost HAVE to do it with it on the frame.
Use the radiator support and frame extension to hold and align the front.
Do the dry fits like said above - and don't use too much hardener.
It sux when the adhesive sets before it's fully in place.
Drill and use a few sheetmetal screws to hold it in alignment and guide the final placement.
I also used a heavy ziplock freezer bag filled - like a cake decorator.
You can squeeze the adhesive into all the exposed seams to fill voids after
it's in place.
Best to do with the engine out.
:seeya

Silver73LS4

Begining in 1973 GM changed the material they made body panels to S.M.C aka sheet molded compound. I think if you read the label of Evercoat #870 they reccomend a different part number for bonding SMC panels. Being that you are working on a 75 clip, you should use an adhesive the is designed for SMC panels. You can buy it from most autobody supply stores, just look in their Evercoat catalog for the right stuff.
Dry fit the clip!!!!
Good luck

rayosequis

Thanks a lot for all of your help, you guys on the C3 forum are really great ! :)

NHvette

My research indicates that the FRP construction was used until 82.
82 was the first year of SMC pressed panels - and all C4s.
The 870 adhesive should be good for original panels up to '81.
Replacement parts may be SMC - so I would consult the manufacturer on something new.

#1 reference: Lars' body paper in the tech section:
Look in 'General Vette Info'.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=111&TopicID=3

:seeya


[Modified by NHvette, 12:05 AM 7/20/2003]