Weld up my 72 frame
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Weld up my 72 frame
Hello
I have started to restaurate my 72 coupe.And i have started whit my frame no.What improvment cane i do to the frame.Some one how have som pics so i cane see the improvment.Here can you se how far i have got.
http://http://www.pixbox.se/alb_show...183_page0.html
Best regards
Lars from Sweden
I have started to restaurate my 72 coupe.And i have started whit my frame no.What improvment cane i do to the frame.Some one how have som pics so i cane see the improvment.Here can you se how far i have got.
http://http://www.pixbox.se/alb_show...183_page0.html
Best regards
Lars from Sweden
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Lars,
Do you have some problems with your frame that make you think it needs to be welded?
There have been some posts about frame reinforcing, perhaps those people will speak up.
Good luck with your restoration!
Regards,
Alan
Do you have some problems with your frame that make you think it needs to be welded?
There have been some posts about frame reinforcing, perhaps those people will speak up.
Good luck with your restoration!
Regards,
Alan
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wow, looking at those pictures your frame was pretty bad and the birdcage is toast. You've definately got your work cut out for you but it looks like you're doing some nice fabrication and metalwork to clean it all up. Good luck 
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Hi Lars,
I tried to look at the pictures but got a screen that said the link was broken. Now I feel like I missed something.
I'm glad to hear you're saving a Corvette in Sweden.
Regards,
Alan
I tried to look at the pictures but got a screen that said the link was broken. Now I feel like I missed something.
I'm glad to hear you're saving a Corvette in Sweden.
Regards,
Alan
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Hello
The Finn
Hej hej granne
I have the frame at home in Sweden.
IcemanZ06
Yes i hve some work at my car,but i looking forward to do it.My plan are that the frame will be done this winther.And get it on the wheels with the engine and the rest pieces.And the chassi will i take care off to the summer.So i think that i will be finished whit the car in summer year 2011
So is it some one who have some picture,so i cane how to do the frame better???
The Finn
Hej hej granne
I have the frame at home in Sweden.
IcemanZ06
Yes i hve some work at my car,but i looking forward to do it.My plan are that the frame will be done this winther.And get it on the wheels with the engine and the rest pieces.And the chassi will i take care off to the summer.So i think that i will be finished whit the car in summer year 2011
So is it some one who have some picture,so i cane how to do the frame better???
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There is a document online somewhere (maybe on the forum) that was published by GM many years ago. It details how to strengthen a Corvette frame for racing applications. The frame welding that you are doing is part of it, and there are some gussets that are added to the front crossmember.
Rick B.
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hello neigbour hånta!
