Does my frame flex too much.
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Racer
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From: NE PA PA
Does my frame flex too much.
Is there a big difference in the amount of frame flex. between a 1978 t-top and a 1975 vert? I have noticed while pulling into my driveway, the 78 t-top is sound as a pound, with very little flex. Yet my 75 vert. twists so much you can feel it in the seat. any ideas? :cheers:
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Re: Does my frame flex too much. (JBR)
I installed the Vette Brakes Spreader bar in my vert and it seemed to stiffen some of this flex. I was really surprised by the difference. I guess the vert has to flex more because we are missing quite a bit of support the coupe guys have.
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Re: Does my frame flex too much. (JBR)
The frames are essentially the same ... with small exceptions.
You might consider that the 75 may have some rot or the body mounts are
deteriorating.
The spreader bar mounts between the two front shock towers (under the
hood), and helps to keep the front of the frame more solid.
:seeya
[Modified by NHvette, 10:41 AM 12/10/2003]
You might consider that the 75 may have some rot or the body mounts are
deteriorating.
The spreader bar mounts between the two front shock towers (under the
hood), and helps to keep the front of the frame more solid.
:seeya
[Modified by NHvette, 10:41 AM 12/10/2003]
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Re: Does my frame flex too much. (jamesx0)
I agree that it sounds like you have some rot issues in your vert. I was surprised how little support that t-bar would offer when we cut one off a 76 and turned it into a vert. . I didn't notice any difference in flex btn when it was a coupe vs when we put a 73 vert rear on it.
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Re: Does my frame flex too much. (jamesx0)
Can the spreader bar be used with the front monospring?
all c-3 frames have too much flex. even like-new frames. throw in a little rust or, even worse, alot of rust, and you'd be just as well off with 2x4 framerails.
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