Where can I get a frame for a 72 coupe 4speed?
02-14-2003, 09:29 AM
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Where can I get a frame for a 72 coupe 4speed?
Where can I get a new frame? How much will it cost?
What about a used frame?
Is it better to pay more and get a new one?
What about a used frame?
Is it better to pay more and get a new one?
02-14-2003, 10:25 AM
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Re: Where can I get a frame for a 72 coupe 4speed? (Samson77)
There are a couple on ebay right now. Also corvette central has frames but they are 3600 bucks.
Hey,
where do you live in the Atl area.
Hey,
where do you live in the Atl area.
02-14-2003, 02:38 PM
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Re: Where can I get a frame for a 72 coupe 4speed? (Stewart's74)
Best to look locally - and just hold out for the one that's right for you.
I was contacted by someone locally that saw my rusted frame posts right
here on the forum. Short version : A few weeks later I bought a used
rolling chassis and rear body clip. There are repairs that need to be done,
but my previous frame was not really repairable.
The chassis/clip cost me $1200 (for reference).
IMO - the Ebay frame in your other thread should have sold for under $800.
Good luck.
:seeya
I was contacted by someone locally that saw my rusted frame posts right
here on the forum. Short version : A few weeks later I bought a used
rolling chassis and rear body clip. There are repairs that need to be done,
but my previous frame was not really repairable.
The chassis/clip cost me $1200 (for reference).
IMO - the Ebay frame in your other thread should have sold for under $800.
Good luck.
:seeya
02-14-2003, 05:37 PM
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Re: Where can I get a frame for a 72 coupe 4speed? (Samson77)
I've got a mid 70's automatic frame that's fairly nice. I don't think the car was damaged, but it had an underhood fire and was parted years ago. If you're handy with a mig it'd probably fit your need if there's anything left of yours as far as brackets, crossmember, etc. I can't remember exactly what the differences are except the auto crossmember, but can look first of the week if you're interested. Best of all it's within 100 miles of you.
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02-15-2003, 05:46 AM
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Re: Where can I get a frame for a 72 coupe 4speed? (Samson77)
I got mine from America's Finest Corvettes. They were nice to deal with, although Mike seemed like he was very busy. I don't remember exactly how much it cost.. or I may have blocked it from memory ;) I got one that was un-restored and had it powdercoated once it got here. I shopped around quite a bit when I ordered the frame, and had even tried buying one from a junkyard I found at www.car-parts.com. The shop doing the work turned down the junkyard frame before they even took it off the truck. Mike at America's Finest was very helpful in helping me get a frame within my price range.
-Jason
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02-15-2003, 06:12 AM
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Re: Where can I get a frame for a 72 coupe 4speed? (Samson77)
There is a gentleman named Mac that is in your neck of the woods that had one not long ago, I was hunting one for my 72. I only needed a section and found one closer, but he was reasonably priced. I am pretty sure I have seen him on the forum within the past few months. I will try to find some of my notes with more info for you.