Corvette frame and body restorer
06-02-2013, 10:06 AM
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Corvette frame and body restorer
I have recently purchased a 1965 corvette convertible project car which I am planning on restoring with my son. I have removed the body from the frame and now need to find a quality corvette frame and body restoration shop. I am hoping to repair the frame but not sure if that's possible with the amount of rust areas. I am looking for shops in the Marlborough Massachusetts area.
06-03-2013, 12:34 PM
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Rather than trying to fix the old frame, replace it with an all new one. You could be many many hours, and thousands of dollars ahead, and you will have the peace of mind knowing that your frame is straight, true, and completely rust free.
06-03-2013, 03:18 PM
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Just my two cent's worth, but the first thing you need to determine is what you want to do with the car. Do you want an original car, or one with a modified frame that has modern components underneath?
As to where to go, I have heard nothing but positive feedback from Ron's Corvette shop in Fitchburg. His contact info is:
Business Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm (ET)
Saturday: 8:00am to Noon (ET)
Call Toll Free: 800.524.6195
Fax: 978.345.0078
As to where to go, I have heard nothing but positive feedback from Ron's Corvette shop in Fitchburg. His contact info is:
Business Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm (ET)
Saturday: 8:00am to Noon (ET)
Call Toll Free: 800.524.6195
Fax: 978.345.0078
06-03-2013, 06:20 PM
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I have recently purchased a 1965 corvette convertible project car which I am planning on restoring with my son. I have removed the body from the frame and now need to find a quality corvette frame and body restoration shop. I am hoping to repair the frame but not sure if that's possible with the amount of rust areas. I am looking for shops in the Marlborough Massachusetts area.
Give Joe Scafidi at the Bowtie Shop in Billerica a call. Great people to work with, his phone number is 978-857-5002.
06-03-2013, 06:42 PM
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Ron's Corvette shop in Fitchburg
Joe Scafidi at the Bowtie Shop in Billerica 978-857-5002.
Ron was with me when I acquired and worked on my L78. Good guy. heard good things about Scafidi too, Both are close to you, I would see both.
Dan
Joe Scafidi at the Bowtie Shop in Billerica 978-857-5002.
Ron was with me when I acquired and worked on my L78. Good guy. heard good things about Scafidi too, Both are close to you, I would see both.
Dan
06-04-2013, 09:18 AM
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Melting Slicks
Joe did the body-off on my 63 including restoring the frame. I'm pleased. Joe has the jig needed to make sure the frame is straight. And he's near the OP.
Cheers,
JB