stevdug

I have a 01 z06 that has been hit in the right rear, the rear impact bar and right rear portion of the rail are smoked. The left rail needs pulled back a little but very fixable. Eventhough I have seen the GM frame sectioning specs, several local shops clame you cannot section the They are recomending going with a complete new frame. Any advice or experience would be apprieciated.

Thanks
Steve

AU N EGL

Find a different shop. also depeds on what your insurance company says.

I had a misforutant incidnet with a concreat wall.

right rear fame quarter was bent. Shop removed the quater and replaced then straightend the frame.

GM specs are +/- 1/8" Shop I went to also does a lot of vipers and the guys also race vipers. When they straighted my frame it was +/- 1mm

runamuk

The frame can be sectioned alot easier than you can find a new frame and rebuild the car around it.

MrEracer

I have done extensive C5 frame repair. 14 cars and counting, all with some frame damage. Use the GM recommendations for locating key features and an experienced MIG welder and you will have no problem...
I have the frame section you need if you are interested.
Shirl Dickey

94legaleagle

from what I've learned, Shirl Dickey is your go-to guy - He can help talk you thru it, he's got the parts you need, and he's done more than a few

That said, I redid an '01 Coupe w/ frame damage in front - rails bent near where front suspension bolt goes thru frame & upward SLIGHTLY at firewall - a reputable body shop w/ a frame rack straightened it for me, no problem -I asked if they would have to plate the frame for stregnth, and they said "we've never done that yet, and don't intend on starting doing that w/ mine"

Despite what many on this forum will tell you, the frames CAN be straightened SUCCESSFULLY, find a shop that will work w/ you.

runamuk

This may not be a C5 but it's still a pretty extensive frame sectioning job on a Corvette: http://www.jdcorvette.com/restoration.htm