Solid axle 2nd front stabilizer bar
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.
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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.
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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.1964 Red FI Coupe, DUNTOV '09
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His had this set-up, as I best recall.Comment
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Hey Mike are you able to post a higher resolution photo of the flyer? I cannot read it and it looks very interesting
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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 NewsComment
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Does anyone make this aftermarket or repo today?Current Corvettes owned 1957 two top stealth 383 dual quads--1965 original low mileage 300 h.p. coupe.
Other Corvettes owned over the years:
1954. 1957 AIRBOX FI. Two 1958s one FI, One 2x4. 1961. 1964 convertible A/C auto trans. Two 1965s one coupe with 300 h.p. loaded A/C car, one 365 h.p. convertible Two 1966s one loaded A/C, BB coupe one loaded A/C, SB coupe. Two 1968s one BB convert, 1969 BB coupe. 1971. 1973. 1978 L-82. 1985, 1986 both 4+3s.Comment
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Current Corvettes owned 1957 two top stealth 383 dual quads--1965 original low mileage 300 h.p. coupe.
Other Corvettes owned over the years:
1954. 1957 AIRBOX FI. Two 1958s one FI, One 2x4. 1961. 1964 convertible A/C auto trans. Two 1965s one coupe with 300 h.p. loaded A/C car, one 365 h.p. convertible Two 1966s one loaded A/C, BB coupe one loaded A/C, SB coupe. Two 1968s one BB convert, 1969 BB coupe. 1971. 1973. 1978 L-82. 1985, 1986 both 4+3s.Comment
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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.Comment
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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.
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Current Corvettes owned 1957 two top stealth 383 dual quads--1965 original low mileage 300 h.p. coupe.
Other Corvettes owned over the years:
1954. 1957 AIRBOX FI. Two 1958s one FI, One 2x4. 1961. 1964 convertible A/C auto trans. Two 1965s one coupe with 300 h.p. loaded A/C car, one 365 h.p. convertible Two 1966s one loaded A/C, BB coupe one loaded A/C, SB coupe. Two 1968s one BB convert, 1969 BB coupe. 1971. 1973. 1978 L-82. 1985, 1986 both 4+3s.Comment
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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.Comment
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Current Corvettes owned 1957 two top stealth 383 dual quads--1965 original low mileage 300 h.p. coupe.
Other Corvettes owned over the years:
1954. 1957 AIRBOX FI. Two 1958s one FI, One 2x4. 1961. 1964 convertible A/C auto trans. Two 1965s one coupe with 300 h.p. loaded A/C car, one 365 h.p. convertible Two 1966s one loaded A/C, BB coupe one loaded A/C, SB coupe. Two 1968s one BB convert, 1969 BB coupe. 1971. 1973. 1978 L-82. 1985, 1986 both 4+3s.Comment
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