Wheel Well Question - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Jim Jones · 08-16-2005

Okay, so I decided to clean the wheel wells on the clam shell and I didn't want to get water everywhere so, I took them off the clam shell. Here's my question: there is some kind of glue or epoxy or something where the screws go into the clam shell, what is it and where can I get some more of it?

Thanks in advance!

Jim

We Gone · 08-16-2005

No, you should have clips that the screws go into.
If they were screwed into the glass your hood has been replaced, if it has been you can see the out line of what need to be cut out so you can insert the clips.

Aurora40 · 08-16-2005

Just FYI, but it may be easier to just remove the wheel and clean it with the hood closed.

Jim Jones · 08-17-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by We Gone

No, you should have clips that the screws go into.
If they were screwed into the glass your hood has been replaced, if it has been you can see the out line of what need to be cut out so you can insert the clips.

Ok, seems reasonable. Now, where would I buy these clips? I'm going to search the web a bit, so, if someone knows please post it here.

Thanks!!

Jim

We Gone · 08-17-2005

Iâ€™m not sure what years they changed, but early C4s used a 10mm hex nut, mid year used a torx and late C4s were riveted in. I tried to look up a part # for you but my parts CD did not show them.

If you can someone who will let you see one Iâ€™m sure you could find them at a body shop.

Sorry I canâ€™t be of more help.

Jim Jones · 08-17-2005

I wonder if they are listed in my Helms manual. I didn't even think to look in there. DOH!

Nick · 08-18-2005

Keep us posted on your solution. Clean wheel wells make the car so much more appealing to the eye, I think.

Jim Jones · 08-24-2005

Well, the part number isn't in my Helms manual. So, tomorrow I'm going to go to a local parts store, not a chain, and talk to the guy there. He has a 1991 ZR-1 so hopefully he will know.

This whole darn working thing gets in the way of my Z time!!

We Gone · 08-24-2005

If I remember right its the same clip used on the large torx screws for the rear & lower front wheel wells.

08-24-2005

Best bet is to find them from a salvage yard. I was able to buy a bag of screws and retainers for about 10 bucks shipped. It has come in handy.

08-16-2005	#1
Jim Jones Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I'm in a constant state of euphoria in the Z! Posts: 237	Wheel Well Question Okay, so I decided to clean the wheel wells on the clam shell and I didn't want to get water everywhere so, I took them off the clam shell. Here's my question: there is some kind of glue or epoxy or something where the screws go into the clam shell, what is it and where can I get some more of it? Thanks in advance! Jim __________________ Life's too short to be unhappy! [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/koolaid117/Montage.gif[/IMG]

08-16-2005	#2
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,162	No, you should have clips that the screws go into. If they were screwed into the glass your hood has been replaced, if it has been you can see the out line of what need to be cut out so you can insert the clips. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold Last edited by We Gone; 08-16-2005 at 07:43 PM.

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Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Just FYI, but it may be easier to just remove the wheel and clean it with the hood closed. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

08-17-2005	#6
Jim Jones Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I'm in a constant state of euphoria in the Z! Posts: 237	I wonder if they are listed in my Helms manual. I didn't even think to look in there. DOH! __________________ Life's too short to be unhappy! [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/koolaid117/Montage.gif[/IMG]

08-18-2005	#7
Nick Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 586	Keep us posted on your solution. Clean wheel wells make the car so much more appealing to the eye, I think. __________________ Nick ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #32 - lapsed...

08-24-2005	#8
Jim Jones Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I'm in a constant state of euphoria in the Z! Posts: 237	Well, the part number isn't in my Helms manual. So, tomorrow I'm going to go to a local parts store, not a chain, and talk to the guy there. He has a 1991 ZR-1 so hopefully he will know. This whole darn working thing gets in the way of my Z time!! __________________ Life's too short to be unhappy! [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/koolaid117/Montage.gif[/IMG]

08-24-2005	#10
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Best bet is to find them from a salvage yard. I was able to buy a bag of screws and retainers for about 10 bucks shipped. It has come in handy.