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Nov 9, 2009 | 11:12 AM

fish6258

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frame help with a 73

I'm new to corvettes but lucked out with a 73 with very little rust.
however after body off inspection i noticed the left frame rail under the door is cracked. Can I replace without a jig or does it need to go to a frame shop. Also where is the best place to get frame parts.

Nov 9, 2009 | 12:10 PM

RicK T

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Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!!!!!!

For questions specific to your C3 just go into the C3 General Forum where the owners there will be able to help you. Good luck.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-general-119/

Nov 9, 2009 | 01:05 PM

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Nov 9, 2009 | 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fish6258

Also where is the best place to get frame parts.

Welcome aboard

Let us know the area you are in so someone can help you out.

Nov 9, 2009 | 03:10 PM

fish6258

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73 with frame problems

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Welcome aboard

Let us know the area you are in so someone can help you out.

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Nov 9, 2009 | 03:53 PM

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Nov 9, 2009 | 05:23 PM

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Welcome to the forum.

Nov 9, 2009 | 07:00 PM

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Welcome to the Forum and good luck with that frame situation

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Nov 9, 2009 | 08:18 PM

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Congratulations on your new Corvette & Welcome to the Forum! Hopefully by now you've touched bases with the C-3 group & are well on your way to solving the frame issue.