Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

[Mike E.]

Ever seen one of these? As per Corvette News Vol. 5:3. Can you identify all the parts? (There were two of each except for the bar--only one of each pictured.

[Jim L.]

Re: Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

That's an ultra-rare piece, Mike. The Jerry Austin/Bob Bondurant '57 racer has one, though obviously added after ownership by these two drivers. It's the only C1 I've ever seen with the GM bar although I've seen other C1 racers which have had 2nd front bars of unknown heritage added.

Jim

[Dan H.]

Re: Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

Mike, did Mike Pilsburys 60 racer have these or other parts. I remember him telling me he spotted the stabilizers in the Corvette junk yard he bought the 60 from.

[Mike E.]

Re: Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

His had this set-up, as I best recall.

[Ian G.]

Re: Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

Hey Mike are you able to post a higher resolution photo of the flyer? I cannot read it and it looks very interesting

[Mickey S.]

Re: Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

Jim, the first picture Mike Ernst shows of the article in Corvette News showing the second front stabilizer bar is the Corvette News issue I took to my local Chevrolet dealer in 1963 and had him order all the parts so I install them on the '57. The article listed all the part numbers and said Chevrolet had notified SCCA to make the parts retroactive for all solid axle Corvettes. By the way I still have that issue of Corvette News

[Darryl D.]

Re: Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

Does anyone make this aftermarket or repo today?

[Darryl D.]

Re: Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

Does anyone make this aftermarket or repo today?

Can anyone answer the above question?

[Jim L.]

Re: Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

Jim, the first picture Mike Ernst shows of the article in Corvette News showing the second front stabilizer bar is the Corvette News issue I took to my local Chevrolet dealer in 1963 and had him order all the parts so I install them on the '57. The article listed all the part numbers and said Chevrolet had notified SCCA to make the parts retroactive for all solid axle Corvettes. By the way I still have that issue of Corvette News

Why am I not surprised!!!!

[Jim L.]

Re: Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

Does anyone make this aftermarket or repo today?

It'd be a DIY project.

[David B.]

Re: Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

Mike,
I know this is an old thread but it appears no one has answered your question re: part #s. If you are still interested I stumbled upon print #3823052 which lists all parts required to assemble/build. Print was drawn 12-21-61. Will snail mail if you still need.

[James G.]

Re: Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

Fred Yeakel's silver 57 also used the added bar. He bought and installed his in 1960. Bob Erickson in Seattle owns and vintage races the car today.

[Darryl D.]

Re: Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

It'd be a DIY project.

I am a little confused here, are the TWO anti roll bars on these cars??

[Mike E.]

Re: Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

Two fronts. The standard one on top of the frame and to the front of the lower a-arms. A second on the bottom of the frame, to the rear of the lower a-arms. As pictured in the attachec CN article.

[Darryl D.]

Re: Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar

Two fronts. The standard one on top of the frame and to the front of the lower a-arms. A second on the bottom of the frame, to the rear of the lower a-arms. As pictured in the attachec CN article.

So, any data on how it performed? Any REAL difference from just one?