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PTighe, I am going thru the same process as you. Nice pictures.. I am doing my frame too and noticed the date you put on yours. How did you come up with the date? My car was built 6/21. I wondered what to date it?? Kurt

I have the cluster out of my car and see the date stamp and paper tag. The tag lists #'s for the components. Any way to cross these #'s to what the cluster has in it? Thanks, Kurt

I need a 657 block cast in early June of 67. My block is already bored .060 and has reached the end of its trail. If you have info on one of these, please advise. Thanks, Kurt

What is the original color I should go for when painting a frame. I have DP-90 on the frame now and it looks good. I assume the original black was sort of a satin finish? Thanks, Kurt

I am in the process of a Frame-off on my 67 Coupe. As you may have read from previous posts, I need to replace my frame. I found a real nice 65 Roadster frame. I know there are modifications to the park brake linkage and the center seat belt cable bracket that need to done. Also I have to remove...

I bought the set made by Inline tube. It comes in a kit. Looks just like the original. I have not installed it yet.. I bought mine off ebay for $81, shipped. Kurt

Getting ready to pull the body on my 67 Coupe. Are there any tricks to getting the body mounts apart?? I can see the ones under the cage will be the hard ones. I have been soaking them with PB Blaster, If this stuff works, I'll buy stock in the company... These bolts are rusted pretty good.. Any...

You now.. I agree with you guys. I would think a nice frame would help resale. I can't see patching up my old frame for $4000-$5000. What do you have?? A patched up frame!! No matter how good the shop was, I think you could tell. Mine is soft/thin at the rear corners, in front of the rear tires...

I have talked to the Vette Products people, with shipping $4700, and a 12 week wait. In addition the frame will come unpainted so, you add more cost. I can't make up my mind what to do?? I talked to Caledonia Classic today, 3-4 months to even check the frame for a quote. Then, 4-6 weeks once you...

Today I stopped in a book store and was paging thru a book titled, Corvette Restoration Guide 1963-67. In it had some great info on Corvette frames. I saw a place the book recommended to repair frames, called Caladonia Classic. The book went to say this company ( I thought in Michigan) will ship...

Looking for a good solid frame for a body off restoration. 67 Coupe. If anyone knows where one is FOR SALE, please let me know. Thanks, Kurt

This winter I am having my car painted (sunfire yellow). Doing the body-off gig. My painter suggest basecoat/clear coat, which I think will look nice. Then I got looking at my NCRS Judging guide. I assume they want single stage lacquer.. My choice would be the nice rich basecoat/clearcoat, but...

Dave, That looks easy to make... I wish I could read all the measurements. Could you email it to me??? Please and Thank you.. Kurt kkobusch@charter.net

Tom. I suspect I will only be on hard surfaces. I have to get it up on a trailer to be blasted (remove paint), then back to a garage for painting. The main section under the bird cage will not be tough to make, it's the front end that may be a trick to support. Thanks, Kurt

Does anyone have the plans to build a wood body dolly for a C-2? I like the ones you can buy for $700 ($825 shipped) but, money may be saved to build my own. Thanks, Kurt

Well, This winter I plan on starting my first attempt at a body off restoration. I am one to plan before I start. I can already see I will have problems getting all the body mount bolts out. Any advise would be appreciated... Kurt

In a previous post, I saw some interest in the new frame from Vette Products Of Michigan. These guys manufacture them for $4295. I am seriously considering buying one. Maybe, if there was enough of us interested, we could put together a group purchase??? If there could be a quantity discount, it...

I wonder if there is a way to get a quantity discount on these frames??? So far there are three of us interested.. $4295.00... I figure, if I repair my frame with all the parts and labor, I'd be in it for $2000-$3000, and have a patched, thin in areas frame. The old frame has value, sell...

Subfixer, Great pictures!! Looking at the old rusted frame, I was thinking why not just replace the rail section?? Looks like the kick-ups were OK.. My frame rust is just on the bottom at the back edge, mostly left side. I was thinking, if I was to repair mine, I would just patch in the lower...

Has anyone seen the new frames that are reproduced by Vette Products of Michigan? I have a 67 Coupe that has some frame rust and trying to determine if I should just replace it.. Restoration of entire frame (original) runs about $4000. I can buy a new one for $4400. If these NEW frames are as...