Output for all engines increased due to new open flow mufflers. 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. Corvette, all related emblems and related vehicle body designs are general motors trademarks used under license to american custom industries. The fender louvers changed on the 1970 corvette, featuring an eggcrate patterned grille. The largeengine corvettes are extraordinarily fast and marginally civilized. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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.
I was just wondering if anyone knew of any other wide body rear fenders for the c3 besides the greenwood kits. The car was outfitted with l88 fender flares to cover the wide. Press molded panels 19681972 corvette factory fiberglass panels were produced in molds that created an exceptionally strong part smooth on both sides. Restore any 3rdgen corvette by using parts that meet the exact specs you need. 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. The publisher bears no responsibility for improper or unsafe repairs, injury, or damages to property that may result from. A 350 cubic inch, 300 horsepower engine, 4speed wide ratio manual. Corvette 19681982 c3 fiberglass front fenders from mid america motorworks. I had my heart set on 20xs in the rear, but i really hate to choke up the funds for three. 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. All i needed to know about projects i learned as a.
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. May 23, 2014 time lapse of 1981 corvette drivers side rear fender flare installation. Take your vehicle to the next level in style with these fender flares. Corvette 19841996 c4 fiberglass fender flares from mid america motorworks. Corvettes covered up their big skins with bulbous fender flares that gave the c3 l88 racers a tough, mean look. We are proud to introduce our new flared front fenders for the 19972004 c5 corvette.
C3 corvette restoration guide the rebuilding of your corvettes critical components has been a long process. Vintage corvette racecar body parts duntov motor company. I dont know which kind to buy as to hand laid or press molded. The chevrolet corvette c3 was a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by chevrolet for the 1968 through 1982 model years. C3 corvette fender flares open wide creating custom fender flares for the c3. See more ideas about fender flares, corvette and chevrolet corvette. It set new sales records with 53,807 produced for the 1979 model year. Some showroom accessory item photos are provided by, and used with permission from. Ecklers corvette is open, shipping daily and ready to meet all of your automotive needs. C2 fiberglass c3 fiberglass c4 fiberglass c5 fiberglass accessories warning.
Some showroom accessory item photos are provided by, and used with permission from mid america motorworks. C3 registry data c3 corvette statistics c3 corvette. Buy c4 corvette front and rear fender guards by altec fits. Do you want to replicate the wide bulges of the quasifactorysupported grand sports of the mid 1960s. Fender flares corvettes body mods body modifications corvette body jewelry.
Our freight free policy does not include hoods, which are too large for ups. Body design for 1970 was updated with fender flares to reduce. I need to replace the left hand front fender that was botched by one of the previous owners. 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. In 1970, the body design was updated including fender flares, and interiors. With january 1970 production, fender flares were designed into the body. With the rear of the car being 512 wider and the front being 312 wider, this allows for the use of a 10. Hours of prep work were put in to making these molds almost show quality even before applying gelkote. 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.
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. Duntov motor company is the exclusive licensee for the continued production of the authentic original corvette grand sport. After the body was repaired, painted, and sprayed with clear coat, the new paint was wet sanded and buffed with compound. Race lugs should have open ends to allow the race inspector to see that the. Fender flares corvette parts worldwide has a wide selection of fender flares for you to enjoy. 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. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, but the body and interior were new. C3 techperformance l88 fender flares im looking for pics and. C4 corvette 198496 grand sport rear fender flares corvette. Time lapse of 1981 corvette drivers side rear fender flare installation.
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. Please click accept cookies to continue to use the site. C3 techperformance l88 fender flares im looking for pics and suggestions. Fender flares for chevrolet corvette c3 stingray wide body kit 2. I like the zl1 l88 fender flairs, but i was wondering if there was a complete fender that was widened and looked stock.
Andys auto sport is the ultimate shopping destination for your chevrolet corvette fender needs. Dec 07, 2016 do you prefer your c2 to be able to win a concours event, or an autocross event. 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. The widebooty files adding wider fenders to your c5 corvette.
Fender flares are another way to get wide rubber under a shark. Corvette 15up chevrolet anderson composites front fender flares acff14chc7oe. Chevrolet corvette fender flares at andys auto sport. Even as manufacturers move on to new models, we continue to make parts for the c5. 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. The styling of the new c3 was considerably different than its predecessor with a longer, fully redesigned body and interior. 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. Ill attempt to describe here what is ocurring in each of the pictures below. Front fender replacement forums corvette c3 registry. Gts customs manufactures custom rear quarter panels for widening the body of the 56 to 62 corvette 1.
Front clip 6869 l88 style flares 3 front fenders 6869 pair l88 style flares 3 grill moldings. Big thing on these flareswhen you buy flares, you generally get just the flare. Andys auto sport is the ultimate shopping destination for your chevrolet corvette fender flare needs. Headlight buckets are custom made to fit the bulbs. Lewis five motorsports l5 fenders and quarter panels allow a wide wheel and tire package, plus that custom widebody look to your c5. Youll find hoods, fenders, exhaust panels, and other parts at corvette mods. The publisher bears no responsibility for improper or unsafe repairs, injury, or. The team felt that this new paint job would be the final step needed for its transformation into a winner.
In any case, aesthetically pleasing to one corvette fan can be absolute dreck to another. C3 fiberglass fender flare kit for 196869 c3 corvettes detroit. The chevrolet corvette, colloquially known as the vette, is a twodoor, twopassenger sports. 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. May 28, 2009 c3 corvette fender flares open wide creating custom fender flares for the c3. These are flared 1 inch, yet still look oem, which is what we were looking for. So why do you or do you not enjoy fender flares on c2 corvettes. C3 corvette 19681979 fiberglass l88 fender flare sets.
Aci webstore fiberglass catalog pages aci corvette. C3 flares corvette parts worldwide has a wide selection of c3 flares for you to enjoy. The corvette name is a ed trademark sales mark of the chevrolet motors division of general motors. The new interior includes widebottom seats as standard, with sportier. C3 corvette 19681982 l88 full panel fender flare setreplace your old flares with these new c3 corvette 19681982 l88 full panel fender flares. Ecklers is open, shipping and ready to meet all of your automotive needs. Corvette parts worldwide is committed to offering excellent merchandise that we get at the best prices for you. Usually when someone goes for 12 to inch wide wheels they make the rear a narrowed solid axle with minitubs for drag racing. Duntov motor company is the exclusive licensee for the manufacturing and distribution of the updated street version of this famous car.
L88 fender flares page 3 corvetteforum chevrolet corvette. Give your corvette a more aggressive look without breaking the bank with one of these c3 corvette 19681979 fiberglass l88 fender flare sets. Made to be the closest possible match to the original oc race cars, and the time and effort to align them. But it was over in canam racing that the mclarens, porsches, and others that were showing really wide tires far wider that the corvette. Our fender flares come in a wide variety of colors, sizes and materials.
Fender flares free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Those were the 1980s and 1990s and definitely never the case at ecklers corvette. To help keep your corvette as original as possible, zip offers as many press molded pieces as are available. Approximately 5 measured down from top slope for fronts and 8 measured from top down the slope for rears. The chevrolet corvette c3 is a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by chevrolet. L88 fender flares corvetteforum chevrolet corvette forum discussion. Find great deals on ebay for corvette fender and corvette c7 fender.
Wide bodykit for chevrolet camaro 201020 5 gen fender flares diffuser lip. This tech tip is from the full book, corvette c3 19681982. Should i get front flares as well or just the rear since i dont want wide anything wider up front. 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. Panels are manufactured to higher quality standards than possible for hand laid panels, using fiberglass mat and resin placed. Installation is being done on my 1971 corvette coupe. Inspired by the corvette c5r and the european tuner cars, this new wide body conversion is sure to draw attention wherever it goes.
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