C3 corvette fender flares open wide book

These flare kits come as a 2piece front set, 2piece rear set, and a 4piece car set that includes both the front and rear sets. Fender flares for chevrolet corvette c3 stingray wide body kit 2. The widebooty files adding wider fenders to your c5 corvette posted august 24, 2016 august 26, 2016 marcus one of the most head turning and noticeable exterior modifications available for the c5 corvette is the installation of widened rear quarter panels. Hours of prep work were put in to making these molds almost show quality even before applying gelkote. Time lapse of 1981 corvette drivers side rear fender flare installation. All i needed to know about projects i learned as a. For a comprehensive guide on this entire subject you can visit this link. Corvette 19841996 c4 fiberglass fender flares from mid america motorworks. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, but the body and interior were new.

The widebooty files adding wider fenders to your c5 corvette. Even as manufacturers move on to new models, we continue to make parts for the c5. C3 corvette restoration guide the rebuilding of your corvettes critical components has been a long process. Press molded panels 19681972 corvette factory fiberglass panels were produced in molds that created an exceptionally strong part smooth on both sides. Inspired by the corvette c5r and the european tuner cars, this new wide body conversion is sure to draw attention wherever it goes. Installation is being done on my 1971 corvette coupe. The chevrolet corvette c3 is a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by chevrolet. Restore any 3rdgen corvette by using parts that meet the exact specs you need. With the rear of the car being 512 wider and the front being 312 wider, this allows for the use of a 10. Pic request, front view of later with front spoiler moulded in to fender flares corvette forum. The corvette name is a ed trademark sales mark of the chevrolet motors division of general motors. Body design for 1970 was updated with fender flares to reduce. We go out of our way to carry every major line of chevrolet corvette fenders, so that whether you are looking for custom fiberglass fenders or replacement front chevrolet corvette fenders or anything in between, weve got it for you. Chevrolet corvette fender flares at andys auto sport.

The chevrolet corvette c3 was a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by chevrolet for the 1968 through 1982 model years. But it was over in canam racing that the mclarens, porsches, and others that were showing really wide tires far wider that the corvette. Output for all engines increased due to new open flow mufflers. Because tires are supposed to be inside the fender wells, corvettes covered up their big skins with bulbous fender flares that gave the c3 l88 racers a tough, mean look. We go out of our way to carry every major line of chevrolet corvette fender flares, so that whether you are looking for oem chevrolet corvette fender flares or custom widebody fender flares or anything in between, weve got it for you. May 28, 2009 c3 corvette fender flares open wide creating custom fender flares for the c3. Panels are manufactured to higher quality standards than possible for hand laid panels, using fiberglass mat and resin placed. The fender louvers changed on the 1970 corvette, featuring an eggcrate patterned grille. With january 1970 production, fender flares were designed into the body. Front fender replacement forums corvette c3 registry. Made to be the closest possible match to the original oc race cars, and the time and effort to align them. Please click accept cookies to continue to use the site. Some showroom accessory item photos are provided by, and used with permission from mid america motorworks. C3 corvette 19681979 fiberglass l88 fender flare sets.

Race lugs should have open ends to allow the race inspector to see that the. Do you want to replicate the wide bulges of the quasifactorysupported grand sports of the mid 1960s. Apr 19, 2016 lewis five motorsports l5 fenders and quarter panels allow a wide wheel and tire package, plus that custom widebody look to your c5. C3 techperformance l88 fender flares im looking for pics and. C2 fiberglass c3 fiberglass c4 fiberglass c5 fiberglass accessories warning. Lewis five motorsports l5 fenders and quarter panels allow a wide wheel and tire package, plus that custom widebody look to your c5. The allaluminum 427 zl1 was opened up with racing headers and side exhaust. These things hug your wheels and flow naturally with the curves of your c3. I am going with l88 flares on my car and want to go ahead and get the wheels so i can fit the flares to the wheels. Duntov motor company is the exclusive licensee for the manufacturing and distribution of the updated street version of this famous car.

I had my heart set on 20xs in the rear, but i really hate to choke up the funds for three piece rims, and really am having trouble finding ones i like. The new interior includes widebottom seats as standard, with sportier. May 23, 2014 time lapse of 1981 corvette drivers side rear fender flare installation. Ill attempt to describe here what is ocurring in each of the pictures below. Fender flares, for example, are usually associated with rugged vehicles, offroaders, massive suvs, or pickup trucks, but they are as well proving trendy in other market sectors, and they are especially popular in sports cars. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow all cookies to give you the very best experience. The louvers mount up and into the wind stream, and are open at the back. Wide bodykit for chevrolet camaro 201020 5 gen fender flares diffuser lip. Chevy corvette c7 body code 2015, gran veloce style wide body fender flares by duraflex. C4 corvette 198496 grand sport rear fender flares corvette. To help keep your corvette as original as possible, zip offers as many press molded pieces as are available. Corvette 15up chevrolet anderson composites front fender flares acff14chc7oe.

Headlight buckets are custom made to fit the bulbs. Approximately 5 measured down from top slope for fronts and 8 measured from top down the slope for rears. C3 registry data c3 corvette statistics c3 corvette. I dont know which kind to buy as to hand laid or press molded. I like the zl1 l88 fender flairs, but i was wondering if there was a complete fender that was widened and looked stock. L88 fender flares corvetteforum chevrolet corvette forum discussion. These corvette l88 full panel fenders are going to save you time on your restoration. I was just wondering if anyone knew of any other wide body rear fenders for the c3 besides the greenwood kits. Understand going in that this was my first crack at such a project and i spent a lot of time looking. Jun 18, 2015 unique to corvette upgrade these popular flares are made from the tooling from our friends at 2nd generation restoration. Corvette vintage body parts and components for racecars. L88 fender flares page 3 corvetteforum chevrolet corvette. Andys auto sport is the ultimate shopping destination for your chevrolet corvette fender needs. Andys auto sport is the ultimate shopping destination for your chevrolet corvette fender flare needs.

In any case, aesthetically pleasing to one corvette fan can be absolute dreck to another. Corvette 19681982 c3 fiberglass front fenders from mid america motorworks. Duntov motor company is the exclusive licensee for the continued production of the authentic original corvette grand sport. Buy c4 corvette front and rear fender guards by altec fits. Find great deals on ebay for corvette fender and corvette c7 fender. Gts customs manufactures custom rear quarter panels for widening the body of the 56 to 62 corvette 1. Theyve tried other brands that just dont measure up to ecklers corvette in quality, durability, fit, and finish. But it was over in canam racing that the mclarens, porsches, and others that were showing really wide tires far wider that the corvettes pop riveted on l88 flares could. The publisher bears no responsibility for improper or unsafe repairs, injury, or. Any use of the corvette name at this site is used only as a point of reference to their automobiles or automotive products line of the same name. Should i get front flares as well or just the rear since i dont want wide anything wider up front. Fender flares free delivery possible on eligible purchases.

Our freight free policy does not include hoods, which are too large for ups. Should i get front flares as well or just the rear since i dont want wide. Dec 07, 2016 do you prefer your c2 to be able to win a concours event, or an autocross event. I need to replace the left hand front fender that was botched by one of the previous owners. Our c3 flares come in a wide variety of colors, sizes and materials.

The car was outfitted with l88 fender flares to cover the wide. Vintage corvette racecar body parts duntov motor company. Big thing on these flareswhen you buy flares, you generally get just the flare. After the body was repaired, painted, and sprayed with clear coat, the new paint was wet sanded and buffed with compound. Fender flares corvette parts worldwide has a wide selection of fender flares for you to enjoy. C3 corvette 19681982 l88 full panel fender flare setreplace your old flares with these new c3 corvette 19681982 l88 full panel fender flares. Goodrich drag radials on 10 wide ar torq thrust d wheels. Fender flares are another way to get wide rubber under a shark. The styling of the new c3 was considerably different than its predecessor with a longer, fully redesigned body and interior. Corvette flares wheels l88 zl1 hand layup 4 piece kit 68. Adding to the legend is that nothing before or since looks quite like the 1963 thru 1967 corvette. I want the car to look good but am not ii need to replace the left hand front fender that was botched by one of the previous owners. C3 fiberglass fender flare kit for 196869 c3 corvettes detroit.

Some showroom accessory item photos are provided by, and used with permission from. Corvette, all related emblems and related vehicle body designs are general motors trademarks used under license to american custom industries. Give your corvette a more aggressive look without breaking the bank with one of these c3 corvette 19681979 fiberglass l88 fender flare sets. Fits 3rd generation corvettes from late 196869 and 7082 with modification of the mud flap area.

Aci webstore fiberglass catalog pages aci corvette. Front clip 6869 l88 style flares 3 front fenders 6869 pair l88 style flares 3 grill moldings. Those were the 1980s and 1990s and definitely never the case at ecklers corvette. C3 techperformance l88 fender flares im looking for pics and suggestions. In 1970, the body design was updated including fender flares, and interiors. Corvette c7 stingray wide body kit prior design diffusor. C3 corvette 19681982 l88 full panel fender flare set. C3 flares corvette parts worldwide has a wide selection of c3 flares for you to enjoy. Corvette parts worldwide is committed to offering excellent merchandise that we get at the best prices for you. Ecklers corvette is open, shipping daily and ready to meet all of your automotive needs. Do you prefer your c2 to be able to win a concours event, or an autocross event. The publisher bears no responsibility for improper or unsafe repairs, injury, or damages to property that may result from.

This tech tip is from the full book, corvette c3 19681982. Take your vehicle to the next level in style with these fender flares. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Usually when someone goes for 12 to inch wide wheels they make the rear a narrowed solid axle with minitubs for drag racing. Fender flares corvettes body mods body modifications corvette body jewelry.

A 350 cubic inch, 300 horsepower engine, 4speed wide ratio manual. The team felt that this new paint job would be the final step needed for its transformation into a winner. We are proud to introduce our new flared front fenders for the 19972004 c5 corvette. The chevrolet corvette, colloquially known as the vette, is a twodoor, twopassenger sports. Ecklers is open, shipping and ready to meet all of your automotive needs. Our fender flares come in a wide variety of colors, sizes and materials. Unique to corvette upgrade these popular flares are made from the tooling from our friends at 2nd generation restoration. It set new sales records with 53,807 produced for the 1979 model year. These are flared 1 inch, yet still look oem, which is what we were looking for.

Corvette central in sawyer michigan is the leading manufacturer and distributor of corvette parts for performance, restoration, reproduction and oem replacement on all corvette years and generations from c1 to zr1, including grille teeth and the concept 57 body. October 19, 2018 scottc3 corvettes, corvette history, corvette people. See more ideas about fender flares, corvette and chevrolet corvette. Mar 11, 2018 c6 corvette fender flare installation. C3 corvette fender flares open wide creating custom fender flares for the c3. Corvettes covered up their big skins with bulbous fender flares that gave the c3 l88 racers a tough, mean look. Aug 24, 2016 the widebooty files adding wider fenders to your c5 corvette posted august 24, 2016 august 26, 2016 marcus one of the most head turning and noticeable exterior modifications available for the c5 corvette is the installation of widened rear quarter panels. Chevrolet corvette c3 l88 fender flares 1968 to 1982 rear set. Youll find hoods, fenders, exhaust panels, and other parts at corvette mods. There is no doubt that as factory delivered our beloved c3 corvettes have. Gm nos chevrolet corvette c3 l88 fender flares 1969 1968 ebay.

This is a 2955015 tire on the stock aluminum rim with a 2 spacer and the stock fender i cut a section from the new quarter to make it fit like the l88 flares there was no reason to cut out the stock quarter. So why do you or do you not enjoy fender flares on c2 corvettes. The largeengine corvettes are extraordinarily fast and marginally civilized. Replace your old flares with these new c3 corvette 19681982 l88 full panel fender flares. Sold as a pair, these are a perfect match to your grand sport or any 19841996 corvette with gsstyle rear wheel well fender flares, they provide a finished look to the rear of the car. Made to be the closest possible match to the original oc race cars, and the time and effort to align them is a fraction of the labor of the originals. I had my heart set on 20xs in the rear, but i really hate to choke up the funds for three.

738 104 1471 794 731 500 130 759 1514 396 1507 1548 462 565 400 455 665 604 1405 1428 545 1483 215 924 1366 995 607 813 1561 299 65 1176 980 94 1407 613 593 1027 996 100 1363 662 18 972 301