C-2 frame modification per 'Chevy Power"

[Reed Flickinger]

Okay, guys, here's a longshot:
Does anyone have a copy of the old Chevy Power (the GM performance parts book) book that outlined the GM-specified frame reinforcement/improvement for racing applications? Perhaps a pdf post of the pages or an e-mail of the same? I've got a later version from around 1970 when more emphasis was on the Camaro and Corvette-specific info leaned more to the FIA covered headlight conversions.
I know about continuous welding the frame, but I understand there are other mods that are suggested for the frame, different gusset plates and reinforcement.
The reason behind this: A '63 split that is rough but mostly complete that begs me to decide whether to restore or set up for vintage racing. I've got and extra sb and an M22 handy, while the clock is trash and too many of the small bits have gone astray, which tips the scales toward a vintage race configuration. I am aware the lack of log books and history limits values, but this is as much about fun as anything else. After all, while it's fun restoring these things, it's all about driving them, too.
Reed Flickinger

 

[Ken Anderson]

Of course we have that! I'll look it up tonight!

 

[Loren Smith]

Any idea where I could buy a copy of the Chevrolet Power Manual?

 

[67HEAVEN]

Reed,

I can't find any copy older than 1976. I probably threw them out. Does your 1970 edition not include frame modifications for the C3 that could be applied to the C2 (midyear)?

P.S. Welcome to the

 

[Reed Flickinger]

Reed,

I can't find any copy older than 1976. I probably threw them out. Does your 1970 edition not include frame modifications for the C3 that could be applied to the C2 (midyear)?

P.S. Welcome to the

Yours is two years older than mine. Mine is a 3-9-72 edition. If nobody has any clues, maybe I'll give Dick Guldstrand a call to see what he might have. But I know the resources of the forum go pretty deep. I'm a long-time NCRS member and use its forum — but somehow anything beyond stock begins to sound like sacrilege there.
Thanks for looking.
Reed Flickinger

 

[bossvette]

Any idea where I could buy a copy of the Chevrolet Power Manual?

it used to be a item from the Chevy parts dept, I don't know if you can still get them or not. I have a 6th edition (1988 in new condition) and a 4th that is in pieces from being used so much, but I don't think that is old enought to have the info you need.

 

[groovyjay]

Here's a copy of the Powerbook:

http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ChevyPower.pdf

 

[Ken Anderson]

Of course we have that! I'll look it up tonight!

Sorry for the delay but basically you're wasting a frame according to the Power book. GM recommends a 69 NEW frame due the gusseting by the rear kickups and boxed rear crossmember. Your 63 would be considered "light duty". Also get an A/T frame. Prep:
Sandblast and continuious weld the frame joints.
Weld in fishplates around the steering box mount and gusset the lower contol arms and upper control arm mounts.
Weld up every hole not used. Paint frame white or light gray.

Make sure the rollcage is boxed to the frame and tie the front A-arms together

 

[Reed Flickinger]

Sorry for the delay but basically you're wasting a frame according to the Power book. GM recommends a 69 NEW frame due the gusseting by the rear kickups and boxed rear crossmember. Your 63 would be considered "light duty". Also get an A/T frame. Prep:
Sandblast and continuious weld the frame joints.
Weld in fishplates around the steering box mount and gusset the lower contol arms and upper control arm mounts.
Weld up every hole not used. Paint frame white or light gray.

Make sure the rollcage is boxed to the frame and tie the front A-arms together

Ken-
Wow, quick and complete. Great assistance and thanks for the pdf file. Now I'll have to weigh what to do with the ever present factors of fun, finance and feasibility. Thanks again,
Reed