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68hemi 09-22-2018 12:53 AM
New original type complete C1 frame
 
I remember years ago someone was making such a frame as in the title. I did a quick Google search but all I can find are the restomod type frames being built. Are the originals no longer being built?

Lotsacubes 09-22-2018 05:23 AM
Vette Products of Michigan

Hermn59 09-22-2018 05:47 AM
Originally Posted by Lotsacubes (Post 1598029037)
Vette Products of Michigan
:iagree:


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Dreaming60’s 09-22-2018 04:53 PM
Vette Products of Michigan

Wow! I see so many products on their website for much less than the competing suppliers. Do they manufacture what they sell? I guess maybe we found the source for many different parts.

HERMN59. Have you installed their frame or is this a current project? Wondering about the square and plumb of their frame. Gives me another choice.

BH

Lotsacubes 09-22-2018 05:14 PM
Norm bought the GM stamping dies for C1 and C2s frames. He was an ex GM manufacturing engineer. I think he built the weld fixtures. Facinating tour when I picked up my ‘66 frame. Amazing to see massive 60 year old huge billet steel dies. When he gets low on stamped parts he schedules access to GM presses he told me. Except for body shim adjustments all else bolted together. As good as it gets.

Hermn59 09-22-2018 06:01 PM
Mine is still in project phase, but all looks well so far. I purchased on recommendation of a few Forum members, csherman being one of them. Lotsa got the full nickel tour, and some awesome dipping (if I remember correctly) for protection on his way home. From what I’ve heard and experienced so far, I think they have the best original frame available.

ricks327 09-22-2018 06:26 PM
Originally Posted by Lotsacubes (Post 1598031678)
Norm bought the GM stamping dies for C1 and C2s frames. He was an ex GM manufacturing engineer. I think he built the weld fixtures. Facinating tour when I picked up my ‘66 frame. Amazing to see massive 60 year old huge billet steel dies. When he gets low on stamped parts he schedules access to GM presses he told me. Except for body shim adjustments all else bolted together. As good as it gets.
A slight correction: His name is Neal Porter and a character but once you get to know him, a good guy.

68hemi 09-22-2018 06:35 PM
Originally Posted by Lotsacubes (Post 1598029037)
Vette Products of Michigan

Thank you

wmf62 09-22-2018 06:46 PM
it would be cool if
he could make one with a removable X crossmember
Bill

Lotsacubes 09-22-2018 06:55 PM
Originally Posted by ricks327 (Post 1598032017)
A slight correction: His name is Neal Porter and a character but once you get to know him, a good guy.
Thx. Yes a character. Apparently he’s been a fixture in the corvette community for a long time. If you’re able to pick up your frame it’s cool.

JohnZ 09-22-2018 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Hermn59 (Post 1598031895)
Mine is still in project phase, but all looks well so far. I purchased on recommendation of a few Forum members, csherman being one of them. Lotsa got the full nickel tour, and some awesome dipping (if I remember correctly) for protection on his way home. From what I’ve heard and experienced so far, I think they have the best original frame available.
Here's the article I wrote on Neil's operation about ten years ago - he's only a few miles from me. He makes the ONLY original C1-2-3 frame available. :thumbs:

csherman 09-24-2018 09:39 AM
I have two Vette Products C1 frames here - and have installed a third
High quality and nice people to deal with


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