C2 Frame specifications

[Joe Jackson]

I am looking for frame measurements for a 1965 corvette. I want to be assured that the frame is accurate prior to putting the body back on. Can anyone guide me in the right direction?

Thanks
Jeff

[Michael H.]

Re: C2 Frame specifications

Joe,

If you send me your email address, I'll send you the print with dim. for frame checking.

Michael

[Rob A.]

Re: C2 Frame specifications

If the body appeared to be "unhit", and/or you kept tract of the number of shims at each body mount, I wouldn't mess with the frame or you'll end up guessing on the body shims when you put it back on. If you were happy with the way the body fit before removing it, I wouldn't make any adjustments to the frame with the body off. Frames were plus or minus the actual measurements as they came from the factory anyway. I helped a friend to a body off, and he had the frame adjusted(the height of the rear side rails) to be exactly per the specs and it changed the shim requirements, making it a guessing game when the body was put back on.

[James W.]

Re: C2 Frame specifications

Michael,

Would you be so kind as to send that to me also. My email address is jwest@oppd.com and jb.west@cox.net.

Thanks,

James West

[Michael H.]

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[Wayne W.]

Re: SHOELESS Joe Jackson?

A quick check of the body mounts. The center box 4-6 mounts depending on coupe or convertible are on the same plane. The front at the radiator support is 7/8 inch lower. The rears are 7 inches higher.

[Michael H.]

Re: SHOELESS Joe Jackson?

Wayne,

That's nearly accurate but there is one thing in that formula that would cause a slight problem. The original print shows that the distance to datum is measured from the BOTTOM surface of the frame mount pad on #2 through #6 mounts but measured from the TOP surface of the frame of #1. Probably not a real big deal but I'd guess the thickness of the frame is enough to affect the overall outcome of the front end fit.

Michael

[Jeremy Hedges]

Re: It's On It's Way

Could you also send me the dimensions for this fram.
Thanks Alot
jchedges@aol.com

Jeremy Hedges
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[Michael H.]

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[Wayne W.]

Re: SHOELESS Joe Jackson?

Michael, They couldnt even build them anywhere close to spec. so I dont think a the thickness of the metal is going to be of any consideration. Typically there was a wad of shims in the front anyway.

[Wayne W.]

Re: SHOELESS Joe Jackson?

Michael, They couldnt even build them anywhere close to spec. so I dont think a the thickness of the metal is going to be of any consideration. Typically there was a wad of shims in the front anyway.

[Nick Vigorito]

Re: It's On It's Way

Could you also send me a copy to sunfire67@earthlink.net.

Thanks! Nick

[Nick Vigorito]

Re: It's On It's Way

Could you also send me a copy to sunfire67@earthlink.net.

Thanks! Nick