1977 Corvette Bodywork Crack Repair

A crack in a Corvette’s bodywork is not the end of the world The fact that Corvette bodies are made from fiberglass is essential to the nature of the car. Fiberglass is what gave vintage Corvettes a level of design and sculptural sophistication unmatched in their era, and fiberglass will never rust. But fiberglass is subject to different problems. Glass can’t be fixed with a hammer and dolly, but owners can fix many fiberglass cracks in the garage with some resin, fiberglass cloth, and a small amount of ordinary body filler. To illustrate, this article documents a simple repair in