Sometimes I hate coming across good deals
03-04-2003, 12:48 PM
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Sometimes I hate coming across good deals
I found a place close to me that is parting out over 45 cars right now. He has a rolling chasis for a 69 automatic for 2800. He says the frame is in excellent condition, but would need coating and painting. Problem is, I only have 1 garage bay and I'm in the process of selling my home, so I really don't want to start a frame off until I move.
Doesn't have brake calipers, but comes with suspension parts. He also said I could exchange my existing frame for just his frame for $2000, but again, I'm not in a position to start the project until I move.
Dilemmas, dilemmas.
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Doesn't have brake calipers, but comes with suspension parts. He also said I could exchange my existing frame for just his frame for $2000, but again, I'm not in a position to start the project until I move.
Dilemmas, dilemmas.
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03-04-2003, 12:58 PM
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Re: Sometimes I hate coming across good deals (RCB69L36)
By the way, is there anything different on an automatic frame vs. a manual frame?
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03-04-2003, 01:02 PM
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Re: Sometimes I hate coming across good deals (RCB69L36)
The automatic frame has a removable cross member and the manual has a welded in cross member.
The removable is more desirable for future transmission removal and replacement.
The removable is more desirable for future transmission removal and replacement.
03-04-2003, 01:13 PM
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Re: Sometimes I hate coming across good deals (RCB69L36)
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"By the way, is there anything different on an automatic frame vs. a manual frame?"
Yessiree. The center crossmember on a manual frame is welded in, where it is removable on an automatic. Makes tranny removal a ton easier. I actually modified mine to use a bolt-in member when I installed a
Richmond 5-speed. If you use an automatic frame for a manual car, you'll also need to add the bracket that holds the outboard end of the cross-tube of the clutch linkage. I think several of the Doc Rebuild/Last Detail/Zip type places sell both a weld-on and bolt-on version of this bracket. However, it seems like your biggest problem is one we all share: time to devote to the second best thing in life - rebuilding the 'vette.
"By the way, is there anything different on an automatic frame vs. a manual frame?"
Yessiree. The center crossmember on a manual frame is welded in, where it is removable on an automatic. Makes tranny removal a ton easier. I actually modified mine to use a bolt-in member when I installed a
Richmond 5-speed. If you use an automatic frame for a manual car, you'll also need to add the bracket that holds the outboard end of the cross-tube of the clutch linkage. I think several of the Doc Rebuild/Last Detail/Zip type places sell both a weld-on and bolt-on version of this bracket. However, it seems like your biggest problem is one we all share: time to devote to the second best thing in life - rebuilding the 'vette.
