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Jul 8, 2012 | 11:12 AM

CORVETTER75

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68 to 75 swap

I have a 68 frame that is complete and a 75 body that is complete. Will these match up or do i have to do something else? Thanks for your help.

Jul 8, 2012 | 01:52 PM

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From: Cedar,BC

You will have to change the front and rear 12" or so to use the 75 bumper absorbers and parts,or do your own custom fab to eliminate them.
Everything else should line up pretty close,however it might be better to sell/trade that 68 frame to someone that needs it for their 68.

Jul 8, 2012 | 02:21 PM

Clams Canino

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From: Anderson SC

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If it's a 1968 frame, make sure it has (or that you add) the late 68 and up reinforcements for the kick-ups in the back.
More strength.

-W

Jul 8, 2012 | 09:19 PM

CORVETTER75

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What do you mean kick-ups? I changed out the front bumper with a 82 model and the rear with a 96 model, so i dont think the bumper shocks will work anyways. Thanks for all the help

Jul 8, 2012 | 09:48 PM

Clams Canino

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From: Anderson SC

The rear arches that go up over the wheel wells are the kick-ups.
They added a reinforcement for them in late '68 and up.

Click on for bigger pic

-W

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Jul 9, 2012 | 12:48 PM

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From: Southbound

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Originally Posted by CORVETTER75

...Will these match up...

No. In addition to the crash bumper mounting, body mounts are different. 68-72 used aluminum; 73-up used rubber. You can expect to need some additional shims at each mount.