body mounts
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: gainesville florida
body mounts
I have a 71 coupe, and just realized that it has solid body mounts.
Question: can I drill out the bolt holes and replace with 73' rubber body mounts?
Looking for softer ride and less vibration.
Thanks
Jw
Question: can I drill out the bolt holes and replace with 73' rubber body mounts?
Looking for softer ride and less vibration.
Thanks
Jw
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
Many converted to poly or rubber - do a search on body mounts, there were several threads recently.
Personally I prefer poly, it's less than $100 for the mounts, bolts and shims. I'm very happy with my new poly mounts in my '79.
Personally I prefer poly, it's less than $100 for the mounts, bolts and shims. I'm very happy with my new poly mounts in my '79.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Florida
St. Jude Donor '05
here are some links to related threads, this should answer most of your questions:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=976790
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=972613
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=947997
here's a PDF file that is very helpful:
http://NHvette.com/ftp/Body_mounts_small_file.pdf
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=976790
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=972613
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=947997
here's a PDF file that is very helpful:
http://NHvette.com/ftp/Body_mounts_small_file.pdf
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: gainesville florida
body mounts
Mr. Redbad,
Thanks for the info and the links, you have answered many questions that I have and some that I hadn't even thought of yet.
But,,,, I still have my original question.
Has anybody replaced the stock 68-72 solid mounts with the 73 or newer rubber [ or poloy ] .
Is it just a matter of drilling out the frame to allow the rubber to inset? Are the holes large enough to begin with? {I have removed the no. 1 and can see the bottom and the solid "spacer" seems to have a ridge that drops down into the frame and then the bolt goes thru the spacer.}
Does this create problems down the line, ie. does it change the adjustment on the rear spring by raising the car?
Any info would be greatly apreciated.
Thanks,
Jw
Thanks for the info and the links, you have answered many questions that I have and some that I hadn't even thought of yet.
But,,,, I still have my original question.
Has anybody replaced the stock 68-72 solid mounts with the 73 or newer rubber [ or poloy ] .
Is it just a matter of drilling out the frame to allow the rubber to inset? Are the holes large enough to begin with? {I have removed the no. 1 and can see the bottom and the solid "spacer" seems to have a ridge that drops down into the frame and then the bolt goes thru the spacer.}
Does this create problems down the line, ie. does it change the adjustment on the rear spring by raising the car?
Any info would be greatly apreciated.
Thanks,
Jw
Burning Brakes
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
RedBad1979 thanks for the heads up. I just down loaded this link http://NHvette.com/ftp/Body_mounts_small_file.pdf. Now I can pick up the complete set at the NCRS show next week end. Thanks again. 
