C1 & C2 Corvettes General C1 Corvette & C2 Corvette Discussion, Technical Info, Performance Upgrades, Project Builds, Restorations

New Member + question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 15, 2025 | 12:35 PM
  #1  
laryoneare's Avatar
laryoneare
Thread Starter
1st Gear
 
Joined: Feb 2025
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default New Member + question

Hi
Just joined today. Looking forward to participating.
I have a 60 that I have owned since 67 and used as a daily driver until 1980. Looking to restore/upgrade it now. As it was originally a NE car there is substantial rust damage to the frame. Looking to make it a nice driver. I would like to modernize it with a new frame, suspension and brakes. Does anyone have any recommendations on “reasonably priced” replacement frame. I see there is one from vetteframe.xcom in SC that looks like it would fit my needs. Does anyone have experience with them and their product?

Reply
Old Feb 15, 2025 | 12:46 PM
  #2  
Vetteman Jack's Avatar
Vetteman Jack
Administrator
Supporting Lifetime
Veteran: Navy
St. Jude 20 Year Donor
25 Year Member
Veteran: Reserves
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,297
Likes: 24,776
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Default

Welcome and moving this to the C1/C2 section for some help.
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2025 | 12:56 PM
  #3  
Scott Marzahl's Avatar
Scott Marzahl
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,354
Likes: 424
From: Seattle Area WA
Default

I think that guy copied Billy Dawson's frame design. It's a C4 based setup which is fine for a nice cruiser. Ive used one of Billy's C4 frames and it went together nice and Billy provides great support. The C4 option is also pretty affordable compared to the high dollar Morrison stuff. Where are you located. Another good option is the SR111 frame with C4 rear and C5 front suspension as a "budget" build.
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2025 | 01:30 PM
  #4  
reno stallion's Avatar
reno stallion
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,483
Likes: 1,823
From: McCloud CA
C2 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Default

There is a guy that just bought my 58 the frame is great really nice rebuilt 327 four speed and he is going to sell it because he is going to use a SR111
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2025 | 04:05 PM
  #5  
Gixxerman's Avatar
Gixxerman
Moderator
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 15,258
Likes: 4,207
From: Northern Illinois
2023 Corvette of the Year Winner - Modified
2022 C7 of the Year Winner - Modified
St. Jude Donor '18 thru '25
Default

welcome
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2025 | 09:49 PM
  #6  
kkupec02's Avatar
kkupec02
Le Mans Master
Active Streak: 30 Days
Community Builder
Community Influencer
Photogenic
 
Joined: Nov 2021
Posts: 5,130
Likes: 208
From: Bristol, Connecticut
Default

Welcome!!
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To New Member + question





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:46 PM.