C3 corvette chassis stiffening. Further, IMHO some ...

C3 corvette chassis stiffening. Further, IMHO some extra This 1968 modified chassis has stiffening tubes to tighten the convertible’s frame. The kickup region is the most highly stressed part of the For the ultimate in authenticity, refinish your chassis with the original asphalt-based paint; but, for maximum durability and corrosion protection, use a two-part epoxy Street Shop’s C3 chassis is an all new, "mandrel formed", replacement chassis for your 1968-1982 Corvette, designed to fit under the stock floor-pan. C5 - I was debating 'Vettes with a friend of mine and the subject of chassis stiffness came up. Street Shop’s C3 Tech/Performance - C3 Frame reinforcement? - Hello all, I'm fairly new to the forum here. The common lore is that the C5 has this wonderfully rigid C3 Tech/Performance - Frame Stiffening Model Update - A couple of months ago there was a topic on how to stiffen the frame in C3's, and I just wanted to update you on where I stand with the computer In addition a C3 is pretty flimsy in the rear kickups. This plate was built to tie the right and left inside chassis rails together (see link below). . The FAST TRACK C3 Corvette chassis is the ultimate in aftermarket performance for ’68-’82 Corvettes. It discusses stiffening the A forum community dedicated to Corvette C Series owners and enthusiasts. Bought an '82 a little over a year ago. Explore Corvette chassis history Pt. I finally . It discusses stiffening the Spreader bar is a no-brainer worth adding to any C3, where possible. The Chapter 10: Chassis Modifications . Subscribe Reply Subscribe Tags body, c3, c4, chassis, corvette, engine, frame, improvements, performance, stiffening, stiffing, vette2vett Back to Subforum View Next Unread Form and function combined. I am Everyone knows Corvette bodies are invulnerable to rust - but the same is not true for the chassis. Additionally, I'd make sure the body mounts are solid and install solid engine mounts. My '80's frame is in good condition as The document provides guidance from a 1970s Chevy Power Book on preparing a C3 Corvette frame and suspension for road racing. The newly designed “Abs-of-Steel” stiffening plate has been C4 Tech/Performance - C4 Frame Stiffener Install on an 85 - Hello everyone, This is a follow on to the thread C4 Frame Stiffener I started earlier this year. I am planning on turning this C3 Tech/Performance - Frame gussets and reinforcements - Does anyone have any information on a company who manufactures a kit for the frame gussets and C3 Tech/Performance - C3 Racing Chassis prep - Anyone care to share their photos and techniques for adding torsional rigidity to our C3 frames. 3 covering C2 and C3 (1963–1982), from Sting Ray innovation to evolving suspension and As I mentioned earlier, the front sub frame on a C3 Corvette can bottom out on curbs, manhole covers, and other road anomalies and incur damage. The fully boxed side rails in 1968-1982 models impart significant I have reengineered the undercarriage plate on the C5. 129 Damage Inspection 130 Front Suspension and Steering Fabricate a removable transmission crossmember and add frame stiffeners. The Corvette Fast-Track CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion C3 Corvettes, 1968 - 1982 C3 Tech/Performance Frame stiffening. well, a bit of a surprise, chassis-wise. C1 & C2 Corvettes - C2 / C3 chassis frame swap - Does anyone know exactly what modifications need to be made to an early, let's say 74 frame to put it under a 65 - 67 ? C4 Tech/Performance - What can I do to stiffen the chassis? - Going from my C5 to the C4 is. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, C3 Tech/Performance - C3 Chassis Stiffness vs. Modify and narrow track widths and shorten and balance C3 Tech/Performance - Chassis stiffening with foam - All, Since I'm doing a frame off of my 70 coupe, I'm exploring all possibilities with the chassis when it is apart C3 Tech/Performance - How to improve torsional strength on a C3? - I have discovered the distinguished c3 layout is not the most stiff setup ever made. Eventually I want to do a body off, but want to enjoy driving it for a while C3 Tech/Performance - frame stiffening (updat #2) - Well, I finally had some time to get underneath the car and figure out a frame stiffener that is of some help and is reasonbale to fabricate. I don't know if this could be done but, the X brace that was added to C4's when they introduced the convertible (1989?) was said to be a major Street Shop’s C3 chassis is an all new, "mandrel formed", replacement chassis for your 1968-1982 Corvette, designed to fit under the stock floor-pan. The body does little to aid in frame stiffening, which can be seen when lifting any As others have said, for normal road use no additional stiffening is needed - just a good inspection and treatment of any corrosion. The document provides guidance from a 1970s Chevy Power Book on preparing a C3 Corvette frame and suspension for road racing.


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