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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 01:04 AM
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Does anyone have any good pictures of C2 & C3 Frames? I'd like to see what the differences are.

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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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I have some that I collected off the internet when I was doing my conversion. C3 frames have differences within the generation. I converted a 79 frame for a C2. Its not to difficult. The back 3 feet is the biggest obstacle Send me and Email address and Ill send you what I have.
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I am in the middle of my conversion now. I am putting a 78 frame under my 64 Coupe. Not too bad if you have welding and fabrication skills. Looks like I am going to fabricated the rear of the frame from rectangular tubing, I can make it a LOT stronger than factory. The gas tank doesn't come even close to fitting.
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Originally Posted by Troy.Blackburn
Does anyone have any good pictures of C2 & C3 Frames? I'd like to see what the differences are.

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Here's the 63' (C-2) frame.
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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Use the search function on this forum. This topic has had lots of discussion on what changes from year to year. I am also trying to use a C3 frame; email me if you want what info I have found!
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