C/3-C/4 orC/5 frame swap

[kilrcady]

does anyone know of a resource where I could swap out late model frame in my 73?

 

[JohnZ]

C4's and C5's don't have a separate "frame" as such; your options are a stock frame or an aftermarket tubular frame like SRIII Motorsports that accepts C4 or C5 suspension and brakes.

 

[kilrcady]

old frame

do they make kits to adapt late model suspension on the c3?

 

[JohnZ]

do they make kits to adapt late model suspension on the c3?

Not as far as I know. Vette Brakes & Products has lots of heavy-duty front & rear monospring conversion kits for the stock frame, but the C4/C5 suspension has completely different mounting points and geometry than the C2/C3 frames provide.

 

[78Vette-SA]

As mentioned there are several suppliers, SRIII Motorsports being one of them (www.sriiimotorsports.com) that make tubular or stock style chassis' set up for late model suspension and running gear.

I used the SRIII with C4 front and back. Couldn't be happier with the ride and handling. It's like a slot car on rails.

 

[6880 Mike]

does anyone know of a resource where I could swap out late model frame in my 73?

What are you wanting to do? Do you need to replace the frame in your '73? Are you looking for C4+ ride/handling for the '73?

 

[kilrcady]

My frame was hacked up and has a bend on the side rail.The frame needs replacing so I figure I would like to make a vette rod.Its a base model.With all the work involved with swapping out a frame.i see all kinds of late model frames available.Leave the old stuff for the guys that want to restore their vette.

 

[6880 Mike]

...Leave the old stuff for the guys that want to restore their vette...

I'm in that group. Good luck with the project.