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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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Does anyone have a set of templates they're willing to share? or does such a thing exist? I ran several searches, but didn't come up with much. Any help apreciated.

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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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I think you can buy the gussets,are they too expensive ?
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Originally Posted by DWncchs
I think you can buy the gussets,are they too expensive ?
I haven't seen anyone selling them so I don't know what they cost. Do you or anyone else know a vendor that supplies a set?

I have a plasma cutter and a grinder, I figured if someone already had templates made I could just cut out my own. If nothing else I'll just do the best I can from posted pictures on the forum

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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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Regarding C3 frame reinforcement in general, is there a "list" of what to do? Mine is a -78.
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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Here is some good info
http://www.corvette-restoration.com/...engthening.htm
http://www.tomsdifferentials.com/catalog.asp?pg=26
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ChevyPower.pdf
Get under there and make some cardboard templates
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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Thank you!
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No Prob
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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Call Bair's they probably have them.
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