Frame C1

[Hans B.]

Hello everybody,
I'm going to start with the restore of my 1961 C1 Corvette.
To start i'll need a complete new Frame becouse of the rust on the original.
Can enyone tell me who can deliver a good new frame?

Her from you,

Hans van Boxtel

[Paul J.]

Re: Frame C1

I hear that Vette Products in Michigan is good.

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...frame&uid=3677

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...frame&uid=5466

[Edward J.]

Re: Frame C1

Shipping cost to the Netherlands may cost a pretty penny, along with the cost of a new the frame. But these guys(Vette Products) have the original GM tooling to produce a frame that is close as you'll come by.

[John H.]

Re: Frame C1

Hans -

Here's a C1 ('58) new frame from Vette Products of Michigan, stamped and assembled on the original GM dies and tooling; they're the only supplier of GM-licensed reproduction frames. The front suspension crossmember is a restored original - they don't make those.

www.vetteproducts.net

[George W.]

Re: Frame C1

Hans,
I sernt you an e mail.
I have a completly restored C1 rolling chassis that should interest you.
George
geopar@gvtc.com
210 748 4693

[Hans B.]

Re: Frame C1

Hello,
Thank you for response on my message about a frame for C-1 corvette.
I have ordered one by vetteproducts in Michigan.

Hans

[Tom P.]

Re: Frame C1

Hans -

Here's a C1 ('58) new frame from Vette Products of Michigan, stamped and assembled on the original GM dies and tooling; they're the only supplier of GM-licensed reproduction frames. The front suspension crossmember is a restored original - they don't make those.

www.vetteproducts.net

Some additional information for those who may not know.
The 49-54 passenger car front cross member/suspension is for the most part, identical to the 53-62 Vette frontend.
Yes, there are a few variations, but they are minor. The most important part, the bare cross member, is a 100% swap. The top of the 49-51 cross member has 2 holes for engine mounts and ALL of the 49-54 cross members have a hole in the top/center of the cross member for a steering arm. BUT ALL OF THESE HOLES ARE COMPLETELY COVERED BY THE FAN SHROUD! (a person COULD have the holes welded over then grind and smooth the welds) So, once the car is completely assembled, not even the best judge is likely to see them. All of the pass car and Vette A-frames and suspension members are the same, EXCEPT, the 53-54 pass car spindle supports (uprights) have the knuckle for the kingpin positioned 1in higher up on the support. The tierods, left and right steering arms and the center steering arm are unique to the Corvette.
So if a front cross member and associated parts are needed, a person will pay a LOT LESS money for pass car parts .

[Mike E.]

Re: Frame C1

Some additional information for those who may not know.
The 49-54 passenger car front cross member/suspension is for the most part, identical to the 53-62 Vette frontend.
Yes, there are a few variations, but they are minor. The most important part, the bare cross member, is a 100% swap. The top of the 49-51 cross member has 2 holes for engine mounts and ALL of the 49-54 cross members have a hole in the top/center of the cross member for a steering arm. BUT ALL OF THESE HOLES ARE COMPLETELY COVERED BY THE FAN SHROUD! (a person COULD have the holes welded over then grind and smooth the welds) So, once the car is completely assembled, not even the best judge is likely to see them. All of the pass car and Vette A-frames and suspension members are the same, EXCEPT, the 53-54 pass car spindle supports (uprights) have the knuckle for the kingpin positioned 1in higher up on the support. The tierods, left and right steering arms and the center steering arm are unique to the Corvette.
So if a front cross member and associated parts are needed, a person will pay a LOT LESS money for pass car parts .

Also, the drag link on a passenger car front end has two short end sections, while the Corvette drag link has a similar short length, but the other end is a longer one, and seems to be Corvette only.