68 frame
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68 frame
Can anyone tell me what year model frames will fit under my 68 convertible. Its an automatic and im pretty sure the frame is history. I would like to do a frame swap with out spending a arm and leg.
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68 to 72 will fit as will a 73 but the body mount height is a little different, IIRC the 68 didn't have the braces on the kickups.
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If you search around there is a post that has a reference to a website with frame specs for all C3 years.
Rick B.
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[QUOTE=72LS1Vette;1581871429]If you look at the AIM specs of the 72 vs 73 frames the body mount height difference is insignificant - something like 1/8". I replaced my 72 frame with a 73 frame and the only problem I found was the front bumper bracket mounting holes were different. IIRC I had to elongate a couple holes on the brackets and drill 1 new hole to get everything to fit.
If you search around there is a post that has a reference to a website with frame specs for all C3 years.
Rick B.[/QUOTE.
Thanks : I found some good specs online , and may have found a good donor car . It's a 68 convertible as well the only difference is it a manual. I don't know but thought there was a difference in the cross member at the transmission . Would this manual frame work on my automatic?
If you search around there is a post that has a reference to a website with frame specs for all C3 years.
Rick B.[/QUOTE.
Thanks : I found some good specs online , and may have found a good donor car . It's a 68 convertible as well the only difference is it a manual. I don't know but thought there was a difference in the cross member at the transmission . Would this manual frame work on my automatic?
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