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Old 03-02-2013, 01:46 PM
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Vertigo1966
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Hi Guys, I have to remove my body on my 1980 which I purchased as a minor project car, but due to frame rot under the drivers side frame, it has become a bit more work. Any suggestions on where I can get frame sections from? As well, can someone also suggest a good book on removing the frame? Because I just know that I will come across other issues once I get the body off. I have already built a body dollie and removed the body mounts...YIKES, that was a nightmare as I had to grind a few off. Oh, I am in Canada! Go JETS Go!!
Old 03-02-2013, 02:12 PM
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Zip Corvette has frame rail repair sets. Good luck with your project...
Old 03-02-2013, 05:46 PM
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Good luck and post pics of the finished car 5-7 years from now
Old 03-02-2013, 07:27 PM
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Get an Assembly Instruction Manual. Between that and the forums, I took my 80' completely apart and back together for a frame off, working on it on and off over 7 years. (Just like Motorhead said )

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G
Old 03-02-2013, 07:33 PM
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Nice "minor" project! Good Luck!

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