Replacement frame with c4 suspension?
07-31-2010, 01:20 PM
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07-31-2010, 02:12 PM
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Also Stockton Wheel Co. can make a steel wheel with the correct offset for early C4 chassis that you can put C1 hubcaps on if so desired. Sometimes ..minor trimming on the caliper fins is needed to fit other wheels..but it will work with the right wheels.
Stan..
08-01-2010, 04:39 PM
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next car I do, I will go with Art Morrison. Primairly because of the name and reputation. Great name among hot rodders and supplies frames to Foose and some of the other big name builders.
He supplies a complete set up where some of the other ones don't worry about some of the details like headers, attaching the bumpers, etc. His design takes that into consideration.
This is also his 3G frame design. 1G acceleration, 1G turning and 1G braking!
He supplies a complete set up where some of the other ones don't worry about some of the details like headers, attaching the bumpers, etc. His design takes that into consideration.
This is also his 3G frame design. 1G acceleration, 1G turning and 1G braking!
08-01-2010, 05:11 PM
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...if you use the early C4 suspension you can get 15" wheels that will work. I have a set of 15" mags for my Corvette Correction C4 chassis.
Also Stockton Wheel Co. can make a steel wheel with the correct offset for early C4 chassis that you can put C1 hubcaps on if so desired. Sometimes ..minor trimming on the caliper fins is needed to fit other wheels..but it will work with the right wheels.
Stan..
Also Stockton Wheel Co. can make a steel wheel with the correct offset for early C4 chassis that you can put C1 hubcaps on if so desired. Sometimes ..minor trimming on the caliper fins is needed to fit other wheels..but it will work with the right wheels.
Stan..
08-01-2010, 08:56 PM
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Drifting
My next project is my 63 split window coupe. Turns out that AM does not have a frame for the C2 (maybe they would custom make one, but I didnt want to pay more than a reasonable number what ever that is). So I got one from SRIII Motorsports. Mike was more than willing and reasonable to work with considering I wanted some different things, which included lowering the chassis as much as possible (about an inch) over stock position, narrowing the rear end for wider tires, chrome springs and chrome rack and pinion. He was very easy to do business with.
As always, I'm doing my own thing with the suspension and Mike has been more than patient with my pestering him to do the trade studies in determining the specific combination of parts that I would like.
Since I'm the one flipping the coin, it's all about me.
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08-01-2010, 09:00 PM
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I have built two cars now with SRIII chassis. If I build another C1 car, I will probably use one of Billy Dawson's frames. Both chassis have their advantages and disadvantages. I like the Coil-over suspension on the SRIII frame, but I like the additional ground clearance of Billy's chassis.
The ground clearance is the only thing on the SRIII chassis that I could complain about, but because of the triangulated frame tubes, this chassis is so stiff you can not believe it! Billy is a friend, and he builds a real nice frame. I will probably build one of his next time just for variety. You could not go wrong with either chassis builder. They are both great guys who have a real customer service attitude, and both build an incredible product at a competitive price.
Regards, John McGraw
The ground clearance is the only thing on the SRIII chassis that I could complain about, but because of the triangulated frame tubes, this chassis is so stiff you can not believe it! Billy is a friend, and he builds a real nice frame. I will probably build one of his next time just for variety. You could not go wrong with either chassis builder. They are both great guys who have a real customer service attitude, and both build an incredible product at a competitive price.
Regards, John McGraw
-- Joe
08-01-2010, 10:40 PM
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Most folks want the big wheels these days...but if anyone buys a resto mod with late C4 suspension..and wants to go back to 15's, this could be some very good information to have.
I thought about buying a restomod already finished a while back , and passed because I wanted 15' wheels.
Stan...
08-01-2010, 11:17 PM
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I sure didn't know that. Thanks for the information...what brand parts etc.?
Most folks want the big wheels these days...but if anyone buys a resto mod with late C4 suspension..and wants to go back to 15's, this could be some very good information to have.
I thought about buying a restomod already finished a while back , and passed because I wanted 15' wheels.
Stan...
Most folks want the big wheels these days...but if anyone buys a resto mod with late C4 suspension..and wants to go back to 15's, this could be some very good information to have.
I thought about buying a restomod already finished a while back , and passed because I wanted 15' wheels.
Stan...
The caliper room is tight due to the shape of the front suspension upright and the smaller diameter wheel, but it can be done.
08-02-2010, 09:23 PM
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I put Wilwood two-piece rotors and calipers on the car. I wanted to be able to retain the stock look 15 inch wheels for street driving, but still have some capable brakes when I put the track tires on.
The caliper room is tight due to the shape of the front suspension upright and the smaller diameter wheel, but it can be done.
The caliper room is tight due to the shape of the front suspension upright and the smaller diameter wheel, but it can be done.
I don't do road racing..so stock C4 brakes were a huge improvement ove '61 brakes..in fact I really thought they were good enough to race if I should want to? The paint just about slides off the car if there's enough rubber on the ground..ha!
But...finding out that the bigger rotors and calipers can be used with 15's is great!! Even better..thanks again
Stan...
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02-06-2011, 11:48 AM
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C1 Replacement frames
Check out www.uscorvetteconversions.com, They offer C4,C5,C6 frames. Most companies only offer the suspension and brakes for the c5/C6 but use only C4, jag or straight axle rears but this site offers real C5/C6 driveline also.
