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[C1] Issues with using 57 frame with 58-60 body ?

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Old 08-28-2021, 10:26 AM
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Other than a 57 frame not having mounting points for bumper brackets are there any other issues I’d run into when putting a 58-60 body onto a 57 chassis ?

Related question- what’s best way to fabricate the spots to mount the bumper brackets ?

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Here are a few threads on the topic, but only a little on the bumper bracket location. Good luck!

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...terchange.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...changable.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ible-deal.html

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-the-same.html








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Originally Posted by ryan22
Other than a 57 frame not having mounting points for bumper brackets are there any other issues I’d run into when putting a 58-60 body onto a 57 chassis ?

Related question- what’s best way to fabricate the spots to mount the bumper brackets ?

Thanks !
If you weren't so far away, I would offer to trade my '62 frame for your '57 frame. But I think the distance might be an issue.
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This 58-62 frame just came up for sale in the parts section. It is in Nebraska.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tte-frame.html




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