C3 Corvette Frame Reinforcement

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C3 corvette frame reinforcement.

Careful inspection and disassembly of each part helps determine what to replace refurbish or reuse. We assure you that no corvettes were harmed in the making of this story. This was an issue that has needed to be addressed for years. Click button drop down to lock your search to specific years or catalogs.

As such you need to upgrade the chassis components to make the most of the drivetrain performance. This gusset was coped to provide clearance for the fuel pump. We are open 7 days a week to take your calls and answer emails. Remember that suspension steering and brake assemblies are put under tremendous stress during spirited driving.

During the 48 hour corvette build we built a prototype steering box brace as a bolt on reinforcement. The car when we picked it up february 2013. The c2 and c3 corvette s are known to have flexing issue at the steering box when running a wider tire on the front. We found a good dent in the right side frame rail that will need to be repaired.

In less than eight weeks you could be driving your dream instead of dreaming. 1972 vintage c3 corvette race car restoration. You are better off spending the chassis reinforcement money at a. Discussion starter 1 nov 15 2011.

Time to move on to the frame gussets. The reinforcement plate bolted to the hinges. Thanks to the guys on the corvette forum for the heads up. The c3 frame holds all of the working parts that give the c3 strength and performance.

Need help with frame reinforcement. The door jamb before we welded the plate on. These were installed at several locations in the front of the frame to add rigidity and prevent frame flex. Joined mar 2 2011 9 posts.

Let s take a look at the preparation that takes place before installing the decalink chassis and then in the next installment we ll highlight the process of putting a great performing suspension in the back of a c2 c3 corvette. Corvette frames c2 corvette frames 1963 1967 c3 corvette frames 1968 1982. Each gusset was cut from 1 8 thick mild steel and then welded securely in place. Choose all parts to clear the lock and search all years all catalogs or gm.