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Old 10-15-2010, 03:57 PM
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Can anyone tell me if a '72 body shell will bolt to a '75 frame easily?
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Old 10-15-2010, 04:33 PM
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Can anyone tell me if a '72 body shell will bolt to a '75 frame easily?
Not 100% sure but would probably say no. You would have to remove all the 75 safety impact bits and sort out mountings for the chrome bumpers.

Can it be done, Yes. Can it be done easily...no.
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Not 100% sure but would probably say no. You would have to remove all the 75 safety impact bits and sort out mountings for the chrome bumpers.

Can it be done, Yes. Can it be done easily...no.
The last 18"-24" has to be changed to the 72 frame section, you might have to re-work the front as well
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Old 10-15-2010, 10:27 PM
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Back frame rails and crossmember will need some surgery
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Thanks guys, the cosmetic changes I can probably get round, as long as the main mounting bolts are the same I'll go ahead with it. Anyone know if they're different? Thanks
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Old 10-16-2010, 05:53 AM
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Do you have an early frame you can cut up?

Also, check this out...69 front and rear on an 82...awesome work!
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=114209
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Old 10-16-2010, 02:19 PM
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No I don't, only my 75 shell.
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No way to mount the rear bumpers as the rails are diffrent
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