c2 rear suspension

[Thomas C.]

I am in the process of restoring the rear suspension on my 67 and would like to send out the trailing arms, half shafts and diff. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to send them. I want the parts to be correct for judging. Thanks , Tom

[Joe L.]

Re: c2 rear suspension

Tom-----

The best choices are always the same: Van Steel in Clearwater, FL (www.vansteel.com); Bairs in Linesville, PA; Carter's Corvette in Livermore, CA. Make sure that you tell whoever you select of your interest in a complete "factory correct" restoration.

[Rob A.]

Re: c2 rear suspension

Tom, make sure you specify the finish(paint color, bare steel, etc.) you want on the various parts. Bair's will use stainless steel paint on many of the items which originally were semi-gloss black or unpainted unles you tell them otherwise.

[Jim T.]

Re: c2 rear suspension

One difference in the way Bair's and Van Steele service a rear control arm spindle and disc is that Bair's rivets the disc to the spindle just like your 67 came from the factory if someone has drilled them out and Van Steele to my knowledge does not provide the rivetting service.

[Thomas C.]

Re: c2 rear suspension

Thanks guys, I might try Bairs. I dont know why but I like the idea of riveting on the rotor. Tom

[Eugene B.]

Re: c2 rear suspension

Tom,
You may also want to give Mark at BAK Automotive a call. I purchased parts from him at Carlisle and he was a great guy to visit with. His rebuilt trailing arm assemblies also looked very nice. I believe that he advertises in Driveline.

Good luck,
Gene