Burned C5 frame question?
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Burned C5 frame question?
Hey guys, I am working on a Z06 project and I am needing to section some front frame rails. I have found a C5 frame that is pretty much perfect, except it was involved in a fire. I really am not sure where the fire started (engine or cabin area), but the car is pretty much burned down to the frame. What I am wondering, is whether or not the fire weakened the frame? I was told I can pretty much have the car, but was wondering if it would be worth the hassle.
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100% Since you have no idea of the nature of the fire, you also don't know how hot it got and what effect it would have on the molecular structure of the metal. Me, I wouldn't take a chance. . . . Yes, I am a welder by trade.
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um if it was an gasoline fire witch is probaly what it was id say only do it if your going to put it in an show room for show only
if your going to drive it
um as i have been told just go find one
there out there anywhere from 10,000-35,000
just depends on where there from who owns them and how bad they want to sell
go on eBay motors an have an look you will get an idia what the going rate is
anyway my $.02
if your going to drive it
um as i have been told just go find one
there out there anywhere from 10,000-35,000
just depends on where there from who owns them and how bad they want to sell
go on eBay motors an have an look you will get an idia what the going rate is
anyway my $.02
Last edited by PuddleJumper; Nov 9, 2008 at 12:11 PM.
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The side rails of the C5 frame were made by taking a tubular piece of steel and hydroforming it into the rectangular/bent piece that goes from the front frame crossmember to the rear frame crossmember. Doubt that it is tempered.
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From: Piedmont, SC Currently Own: 99 Nassau blue FRC. Previously Owned: 84,95,98 Indy Pace,01 Z06
um if it was an gasoline fire witch is probaly what it was id say only do it if your going to put it in an show room for show only
if your going to drive it
um as i have been told just go find one
there out there anywhere from 10,000-35,000
just depends on where there from who owns them and how bad they want to sell
go on eBay motors an have an look you will get an idia what the going rate is
anyway my $.02
if your going to drive it
um as i have been told just go find one
there out there anywhere from 10,000-35,000
just depends on where there from who owns them and how bad they want to sell
go on eBay motors an have an look you will get an idia what the going rate is
anyway my $.02
Thanks guys from the comments! All I am wanting out of this car is the front frame rails or front frame section from cowl forward. I definately would not try to repair this car as there is literally nothing left except the frame, crossmember, torque tube, etc. I am just needing a front clip for my Z06 and since I had easy access to it, I thought I would see what you guys thought about it. Yeah, I can buy a complete front clip for $3k-$4k but finding it in the right color and then maybe still having to paint, I'm just seeing what my options are. I know going with a complete front clip would be the best way!
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Thanks guys, my initial thoughts was to just let this one pass. But for someone pretty much willing to give it to you, I had to ask. Anybody local to SC who may have a front frame section, just let me know.