C3 Tilt front

[jpetrick]

Ok i'm sure this has been brought up before, and I seem to remember twin saying he actually built one..or is my old age getting to me? Has anyone ever done a write up on making a tilt front for a c-3? Twin, do you have any pics of the one you did? any help would be nice. I'd really like to do the tilt on my C3 project is its feasable. thoughts?

 

[mrvette]

:smash::huh::idea::twitch:

 

[redvetracr]

like this?? yours for $400...comes with both lower fenders and everything you need to mount it..............

 

[jpetrick]

like this?? yours for $400...comes with both lower fenders and everything you need to mount it..............

damn thats nice.....and tempting....but I want to fill in my headlights and mount them in the grill..

 

[JeffP1167]

I once pondered with buying a front frame section from a C4 and mod it so my 82 front bumper cover is supported like a C4's and use a C4 cooling capsule then graft the hood to the fenders and hinge it front like a c4.

 

[Twin_Turbo]

Yes, I did it. Have to look if I still have pics.

That front clip that howard has woald be nice if the headlight pockets were painted flat black and then a lexan panel fitted that matched the original curves.

 

[saudivette]

That front clip that howard has would be nice if the headlight pockets were painted flat black and then a lexan panel fitted that matched the original curves.

I agree, but I don't think it'd be too big an issue to graft in those pieces so the fenders are complete and the headlights can go in the grille

 

[jpetrick]

Oh I agree...I think it would be a hot look for sure..just not what I am after on this one...the c4 idea is interesting, but I've been staring at my front for the last few days while I have been working on it and I keep thinking that its possible..possible hinging it down near the radiator support or making those brackets longer and using that as a pivot. I didn't really want to cut the back in 2 or like a clamshell, but maybe it will have to be that way...haven't worked that far out yet I'm just in the design stage right now and looking for ideas.

 

[73c34me]

I did it, or am in the final process of it on my 73. I haven't written it up, but I could upload some pix. I used a lot of materials I had laying around, didn't cost much, but time. Some might say bubba approach, but I think of it as problem solving...

 

[jpetrick]

I did it, or am in the final process of it on my 73. I haven't written it up, but I could upload some pix. I used a lot of materials I had laying around, didn't cost much, but time. Some might say bubba approach, but I think of it as problem solving...

any pics you have would be nice, thanks

 

[mrvette]

I did it, or am in the final process of it on my 73. I haven't written it up, but I could upload some pix. I used a lot of materials I had laying around, didn't cost much, but time. Some might say bubba approach, but I think of it as problem solving...

UMM....sounds familiar, somehow...

:thumbs::thumbs:

 

[73c34me]

yeah but this time i mean it!! seriously though

 

[mrvette]

yeah but this time i mean it!! seriously though

:devil::thumbs::smash:

I was referring to MY car.... I own the title to BUBBA......:twitch::surrender:

 

[73c34me]

You may have competition for the crown, you haven't had the opportunity to see my work yet. have done a lot of work (frame off) and have purchased hardly any parts...:smash:

 

[mrvette]

You may have competition for the crown, you haven't had the opportunity to see my work yet. have done a lot of work (frame off) and have purchased hardly any parts...:smash:

YER ON!!! we gotta start a 'BUBBA-OFF' contest....

that outta be good for a few laughs.....

but I win hands down....I bet, anyway.....

:devil::surrender::smash:

 

[JeffP1167]

You may have competition for the crown, you haven't had the opportunity to see my work yet. have done a lot of work (frame off) and have purchased hardly any parts...:smash:

YER ON!!! we gotta start a 'BUBBA-OFF' contest....

that outta be good for a few laughs.....

but I win hands down....I bet, anyway.....

:devil::surrender::smash:

settle down gentlemen ..... My 90 project takes the bubba title

 

[73c34me]

Up loaded a few pics on image hosting, will do more as time permits.

 

[JeffP1167]

Bubba overwhelmed by the bose system! Who thinks he ever got his system working?

Bubba must have gave up on the radio and decide to install a 4 foot tall aluminum spoiler

Bubba also lacks the ability to jack his car up right

 

[jpetrick]

Up loaded a few pics on image hosting, will do more as time permits.

thanks man....

 

[wickd]

Here is a link to a sweet tilt setup, even goes up and down with the touch of a button.

http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128395