ECKLERS How-To....C3 Front Clip

NOTE: The above article only mentions one Resin "Ecklers R-916".
Ecklers no longer sells any under this number. Also this may cause
some confusion as there are two different types of glass from '68 to '82.

The '68 - '72 cars have GRP glass like a boat which is rough on the back side.

The '73 - '82 cars have SMC which has a marble like appearance and is slick
on both sides of the panel.

You CAN NOT use the same "Resins" for both types of glass.
Even though in this article it leads you to believe you can.
Be sure you buy a Resin that is compatible with the type of glass you are working with.

Neither type had gel-coat installed from the factory.
 
There are adhesives like Evercoat SMC adhesive or 3M 8815 and 8116 that are compatible with both SMC and normal fiberglass.....

That said..... while I am working on my front fenders and the side grills on my '79 I noticed that there is less glue than I am comfortable with.... I'll add quiet a bit before I final assemble the front for paint....
 
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