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Jun 10, 2007 | 05:52 PM

MarkZ

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Frame Dimensions

My 73 Coupe was on axel stands behind #1 mount when the tree fell on the nose - I suspect the frame has been adjusted slightly!

Does anyone have drawings of the frame body mount to front suspension mount dimensions.

Jun 10, 2007 | 06:49 PM

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http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/C3FrameDim.jpg
Does that help?

Jun 11, 2007 | 10:27 AM

Van Steel

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I don't think those specs are correct for a 73. They ar different from what I have on file.

Jun 11, 2007 | 12:10 PM

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Should Help thanks
If I see correctly the front of the frame, where it is channel shaped .. where the 'bumper' mounts look parallel to the main frame? - ie if I have those level when I get the frame level I'm good

. I will also check for twist - ie level the back across the frame I should be level in the front accross the frame.

will check this weekend

Thanks for the help

Jun 11, 2007 | 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Van Steel

I don't think those specs are correct for a 73. They ar different from what I have on file.

How different are they? If I just work with the leveling of the front with the frame I should be ok?

Thanks for all the help

Jun 11, 2007 | 01:03 PM

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if you have a fax I can fax you the sheet.

Jun 11, 2007 | 02:43 PM

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If you have access to a frame shop, it might be worth it to have them jig it and do the measurments. Wasn't that expensive when I had mine checked for true.

Jun 11, 2007 | 03:05 PM

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If you have access to a frame shop, it might be worth it to have them jig it and do the measurments. Wasn't that expensive when I had mine checked for true.

The problem is that it is a rare car here (South Africa) and no-one here knows the cars and so won't look at them ! . I was told that the only way I'd get it jigged here was if I did a body off (again) - So I just want to do a basic check before I go ahead with the front clip replacement. I'll make a plan to measure it myself - I do have access to good measuring equipment.