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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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I would like to know what year C1 corvette frames interchange, I assume 1953-5 are the same except for 55 motor mounts, are 1956-7 the same ?? 1958-1960 ?? 1961 - 1962 ??, Im trying to get rid of all of my big parts to free up a shop so I can get it rented out ..........Thanks in advance....John
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55 and later had the notch for the V8 fuel pump.

61-62 had a different exhaust hanger bracket

Strut rod bracket on 59 -62:

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050x

53-58 had a bumper bracket on each side:

http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductDetails/ProductDetails.aspx?pid={5813f781-04f6-40a9-acd6-cd76d2cd05b6}&gid={ec71d692-3b17-4b12-add2-75f32c5bf1c5}&GroupName=Frame+Repair+Com ponents&pname=53-58+REAR+AXLE+BUMPER+BRACKET&Referer=&Ali as=&ptct=SGR-SR&CTitle=&

Look for the cross shaft bracket on manual cars:

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050x

The rear spring saddle support may have changed, 60-62 had a rear sway bar bracket. I think there are some other minor differences I am missing.

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