Frame swap

[82SR71]

A friend is looking to uprade his '64 frame.

Any suggestion as to what later model frame might work best?

Thanks

 

[js292]

I beleive he can use up to 72.

 

[lars]

The C2/C3 frames are all basically the same. What upgrade would he achieve by using another year...? You can easily notch the 64 front crossmember for a bigblock, and you can easily install the rear angle stiffeners, so there's nothing to gain by going to a different year that you can't easily do to the existiung frame.

 

[82SR71]

Thanks for the help. He is looking for another frame because he wants to save the original. He wants to make a touring car. Looking for modern suspension, dependable motor and 5 or 6 speed trans.

I found a company that may be what he is looking for Exline Custom Auto's Corvette frame.

Thanks again.

 

[greg75vette]

Well if that's what he's looking for then this may help you. I haven't used one, but I considered it until I figured I would just use my original frame for the build.

 

[82SR71]

This looks good. And is closer to home.

Thanks

 

[pcf_mark]

If he has the $ the SRIII option is the way to go. I used one and it was fantastic. We put the first LS7 in one about two years ago and they worked with us to re-bend and replace a tube that was in the way. Super product and service.