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Old Jun 12, 2023 | 06:53 PM
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i am restoring my 72 vette. i got the frame blasted. where the rear trailing arms bolt up to the frame is bad. does anyone know the part number and where i can buy. plus the side rails where the end cap is welded are rusted away plus the frame rail is started to rust away ,thanks jeff
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Old Jun 12, 2023 | 07:42 PM
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Vette products of Michigan should have what you need.

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Old Jun 13, 2023 | 08:32 PM
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Take it to him if you are close. He does nothing but C2 and C3 frame restoration and does a superb job. I took my ‘71 LT1 to him and the result was a like new frame for a reasonable price.
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