C-3 "tube frame"
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From: WI
C-3 "tube frame"
How cool is this?? NO it isn`t mine!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...900795284&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...900795284&rd=1
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From: Pettis Performance 565 with two stages of Nitrous Supply nitrous 1.082, 4.61 at 155, 7.17 at 192
Re: C-3 "tube frame" (redvetracr)
Check with 542C2, he has a backhavled 69, full tube frame he wants to sell. Made for going in a staight line
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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible
Re: C-3 "tube frame" (78 Vette)
Very interesting! I wonder, where does the gas tank go? Above those tubes at the rear? If so, you need to remove the body to change the tank (if ever a problem...).
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From: I can walk to MA
Re: C-3 "tube frame" (78 Vette)
Sweet ... but then you need a C4 donor car for all the suspension.
I guess that's the only advantage - C4 suspension, since the tube frame doesn't look much lighter than the stock one.
I'll stick with my restored box frame for now.
I guess that's the only advantage - C4 suspension, since the tube frame doesn't look much lighter than the stock one.
I'll stick with my restored box frame for now.
Melting Slicks
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From: Summerville SC
Re: C-3 "tube frame" (redvetracr)
:seeya That is a cool frame he also get's them powder coated. He seems to use that style frame for all his Classic (C1-C2) build ups that he does from scratch. :yesnod: The new building and shop is really awesome. :thumbs: So if you are ever get a chance to come to the Charleston, SC area you should drop by their shop. :cheers:
