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Apr 10, 2011 | 08:27 PM

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toupstrio

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C-3 Frame

Thinking about buying a rolling chassis for my 72 and swapping body over then repair and store original frame. It is a standard will any C-3 year fit?

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Apr 10, 2011 | 08:40 PM

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Front bumper mounts changed in 73, the rears in 74.

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Apr 11, 2011 | 10:34 AM

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Thanks Tom so I should look for a 68-72

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Front bumper mounts changed in 73, the rears in 74.

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Apr 11, 2011 | 01:29 PM

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Thanks Tom so I should look for a 68-72

Yes, though best to find 72.
Check these out.

http://www.71corvette.com/frames.html

http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...ad.php?t=87024

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Apr 11, 2011 | 01:50 PM

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Don't be quick to turn away a frame from a 73'. That was the year I used to replace the frame on my 68' project. No major line up issues ...

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Apr 12, 2011 | 01:14 PM

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Thanks for the information it was well worth looking at.

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Apr 12, 2011 | 10:15 PM

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There is a difference in the rear between 71 and 72. It will still work but 72 has a threaded hole on the back outer edge for the brace to the side bumper mount. The cutout is different on the inside rear also. I noticed this when comparing my 70 and 72.
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Apr 14, 2011 | 11:30 AM

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Thank you for the information and the detail with the pictures.

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There is a difference in the rear between 71 and 72. It will still work but 72 has a threaded hole on the back outer edge for the brace to the side bumper mount. The cutout is different on the inside rear also. I noticed this when comparing my 70 and 72.
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