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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 03:40 PM
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Where would the lift points be on both a 1970 & 1965 Stingray. I plan on alternating the two vehicles on a Bendpak 6xp scissor lift, for storage purposes, thank you.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 04:03 PM
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Because both chassis are essentially the same;

JUST in front of the rear trailing arms on the outboard frame itself...flat part.
Slightly behind the front wheels on the flat part of the outer frame perimeter.

Use the available rubber pads.

Be aware that one of the worst things you can do to a Vette is to lift one corner at a time.....either one SIDE or one END, but not a corner!

Good luck be safe!

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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 04:39 PM
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Thank you for the info, all 4 corners will be lifted simultaneously. I did find an illustration that showed 5" back from the front wheel well, 3" in front of the rear.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 04:42 PM
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poifect! don't forget the rubber pads.....the frame is slippery metal-to-metal.

I used to have a car called the 'Booger Rabbit'.....the car that woudln't er ah 'flick-off'! lol

Happy -t-give.

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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 05:26 PM
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Yes for sure, I even thought of placing washcloths under each pad, but I guess the rubber is made of oils and so forth. Happy Turkey day to you too
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What rubber/lift pads do you recommend for jacking a C3 ? I have never seen a “commercially” available pad for a Vette older than a C5.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 07:37 PM
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I hope I just didnt spend $2300 for nothing
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