Len Yoder 1966 Corvette

1966 Corvette

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The two vertical supports were missing when we disassembled the vehicle, the prior restorer must have forgotten to reinstall them. These are an integral part of the structure and the result of them missing would have been cracking of the upper surround over time due to excessive flexing.

The steel reinforcement in the inner wheel wells that braces the radiator support and hood were not installed?! The prior restorer must have forgotten to reinstall them. These are crucial for supporting the hood and radiator support.

This is the brace as it should be in place

The new bracket is installed and now the upper surround is fitted. In the second picture you can see the bracket is what the hood hinges bolt to. This hood could have easily been ripped off with just a little excessive force i.e. wind gust at a car show with hood up etc.

The upper surround is fitted to the hood.

The RH headlight assembly was removed to fit the surround. Upon Disassembly it is apparent that the assembly has been apart before and was badly damaged. Probably in a prior wreck. The pivot components have been cobbled together in that they are broken and glued together. This was not a product of the current damage. A circular mark can be seen where the headlight assembly was grinding the mount housing.