Jennings

So i decided to replace the leaking pinion seal on the rear end and looked under the car noticed that this was there,,,, and i had not seen it in any other pictures/vidoes that i have seen.

Is this a tow package from the cars life before i became the owner?

The part seems to be welded on the forward portion so i guess its staying.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

4 Speed Dave

wmf62

I've never seen something like that, but it does appear to be some kind of traction bar as it does not have any provision for attaching a drawbar.

Bill

Frankie the Fink

I agree. Some sort of traction bar.

Some owner spent too much time with a JC Whitney catalog back in the day...

Nowhere Man

its going the wrong way to be for a trailer hitch.

Bluestripe67

Your ground clearance may become an issue. You might consider removing it and put the correct rear spring anchor retainer plate and bolts on the bottom of the spring. It's available from Long Island Corvette supply for $30.00. Have someone torch the front part off. Dennis

DomL64

I agree with the Traction bar. I have one on my 64. The guy before me bought the car out of a junkyard with no engine. Dropped in a built 396 and beefed up the rear end. I bottom out now and then, but it's great peace of mind that I won't destroy the rear end.


I have more, and better, pictures, but can't find them at the moment.

Jennings

so it sounds like this is a factory option?

I think i like that it is there and will keep it.

Thanks for the help!

Nowhere Man

not even close. it must have been a aftermarket add on found in the back of one of those old speed mags

DomL64

I agree with the add on piece. Something from the early 70's since I bought the car in 74.