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Several years ago, I purchased a C1 frame with all the fabrication done to install C4 suspension, front and rear. I finally got around to the build and would like to check all the measurements before I get too far along. Does anyone have a blueprint for a C1 frame with C4 suspension. Thank you
Several years ago, I purchased a C1 frame with all the fabrication done to install C4 suspension, front and rear. I finally got around to the build and would like to check all the measurements before I get too far along. Does anyone have a blueprint for a C1 frame with C4 suspension. Thank you
Was the fab work done incorporating the front crossmember from a C4?? If so the front suspension and the steering rack should all be bolt on... The suspension changed from the 84-87 to the 88 up, so you need to make sure you get the parts that match and what you want to use.... Alot of the aftermarket frames require the shortening of the Rear half shafts. rear tie rods, and the spindle support rods.....
An Excellent you tube video to watch is " C4 corvette suspension set ups" by Mirrock Corvette.... I have watched it many times as I plan out my restomod.....
Is your frame an original C1 frame that has been modified or an aftermarket frame that was constructed to bolt on C4 components? If it is an original C1 frame the top picture below is a diagram with measurements that you can use to check the location of the body mount holes. The penciled in measurements (in inches) are my additions. The bottom part of the picture has measurements that I used (inches and millimeters) to double check the "squareness" on a frame that I modified to accept C4 suspension.
I have repeatedly tried to access this forum from my smart phone to send a picture and it will not accept my password or an updated password sent to me via email. I bought the frame from a gentleman in Maryland around 5 years ago. I seem to remember him telling me it was fabricated by someone in North Carolina. If you want me to send pictures, please provide an email address. If you dont want to do that, I completely understand. Thank you again
Ok, I know of that frame guy, he kind of copied Billy Dawson's frame.
I believe your thinking of the guy in South Carolina..... There was a shop in North Carolina I contacted before I bought from Billy... They told me their frame builder had passed away and they weren't sure if they were going to build frames anymore;.... Seems like they sold parts and possibly did service work????
C1 frame with C4 suspension
