Source for 65/66 convertible frame?

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  • Tony S.
    NCRS Vice President, Director Region VII & 10
    • May 1, 1981
    • 956
    #1

    Source for 65/66 convertible frame?

    I'm trying to find a nice frame for a 65 convertible--prefer the Midwest. Does anyone know a source for one?

    Thanks.
    Tony
    Region VII Director (serving members in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas).
    Original member of the Kansas City Chapter, est'd 07/11/1982.
    Member: 1965 and 1966 National Judging Teams
    Judging Chairman--Kansas City Chapter.
    Co-Editor of the 1965 TIM and JG, 6th and 7th editions.
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    • Donald T.
      Expired
      • October 1, 2002
      • 1319
      #2
      Re: Source for 65/66 convertible frame?

      Anthony,

      If it were me, I would go with a new frame if the original can't be saved. With a new one, you would not have to worry about any of the issues that may come along with a 40+ year old frame.

      Corvette parts - Vette Products of Michigan
      http://www.vetteproducts.net/
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        • Joe L.
          Beyond Control Poster
          • February 1, 1988
          • 43133
          #3
          Re: Source for 65/66 convertible frame?

          Originally posted by Donald Terry (38740)
          Anthony,

          If it were me, I would go with a new frame if the original can't be saved. With a new one, you would not have to worry about any of the issues that may come along with a 40+ year old frame.

          http://www.vetteproducts.net/
          Donald and Tony-----


          ....in my opinion, the "ONLY way to fly".
          In Appreciation of John Hinckley
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            • Tony S.
              NCRS Vice President, Director Region VII & 10
              • May 1, 1981
              • 956
              #4
              Re: Source for 65/66 convertible frame?

              Joe and Donald. Do you know much about these remanufactured frames? How close are they to the originals?

              Thanks.
              Tony
              Region VII Director (serving members in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas).
              Original member of the Kansas City Chapter, est'd 07/11/1982.
              Member: 1965 and 1966 National Judging Teams
              Judging Chairman--Kansas City Chapter.
              Co-Editor of the 1965 TIM and JG, 6th and 7th editions.
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                • Joe L.
                  Beyond Control Poster
                  • February 1, 1988
                  • 43133
                  #5
                  Re: Source for 65/66 convertible frame?

                  Originally posted by Anthony Stein (4600)
                  Joe and Donald. Do you know much about these remanufactured frames? How close are they to the originals?

                  Thanks.
                  Tony
                  Tony-----

                  I have not scrutinized one of these frames by setting an original frame and the reproduction side-by-side to compare every nuance of detail. However, I have looked them over pretty carefully and I believe they are extremely accurate. Absolutely a perfect copy in every way? I doubt it. However, I have a feeling that any differences, if they exist, at all, would be difficult or impossible to discern with the frame on the car.

                  From what I have been able to determine, the original A. O. Smith tooling is used to stamp the frame components.

                  The BIG advantage is the frame is NEW. I have seen so many used frames with obvious problems that I'd be VERY reluctant to ever use one. Then, of course, there are used frames that APPEAR to be fine but who knows if appearances tell-the-tale? Way too big of a crap-shoot for me.
                  In Appreciation of John Hinckley
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                    • Tony S.
                      NCRS Vice President, Director Region VII & 10
                      • May 1, 1981
                      • 956
                      #6
                      Re: Source for 65/66 convertible frame?

                      Joe. I took the time to call Roger at Vette Products today. Nice guy. He was very informative and the price seems reasonable for what you get. Have you heard of any downsides to his frames?

                      Tony
                      Region VII Director (serving members in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas).
                      Original member of the Kansas City Chapter, est'd 07/11/1982.
                      Member: 1965 and 1966 National Judging Teams
                      Judging Chairman--Kansas City Chapter.
                      Co-Editor of the 1965 TIM and JG, 6th and 7th editions.
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                        • Joe L.
                          Beyond Control Poster
                          • February 1, 1988
                          • 43133
                          #7
                          Re: Source for 65/66 convertible frame?

                          Originally posted by Anthony Stein (4600)
                          Joe. I took the time to call Roger at Vette Products today. Nice guy. He was very informative and the price seems reasonable for what you get. Have you heard of any downsides to his frames?

                          Tony
                          Tony----


                          So far, I have not heard of a single problem with them.
                          In Appreciation of John Hinckley
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                            • John H.
                              Beyond Control Poster
                              • December 1, 1997
                              • 16513
                              #8
                              Re: Source for 65/66 convertible frame?

                              I spent a day with Neal last winter at Vette Products doing an article on how his frames are manufactured, and the product (and the process) looks excellent - all you'll need to do is to drill the gas and brake line clip holes. I wrote a photo-illustrated feature article on it in the July '08 issue of "Corvette Enthusiast" magazine.
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                                • Martin T.
                                  Expired
                                  • June 1, 2006
                                  • 196
                                  #9
                                  Re: Source for 65/66 convertible frame?

                                  Have you tried Bill Grace@Graceway Machine Shop? His phone number is 209-772-2052.
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