1958 Corvette frame

[George H.]

I have a 1958 Corvette that is completely disassembled. The original frame was very rusty and broken and was scrapped many years ago. I did buy a 1957 Corvette frame years ago to use on this car.
Would the car be up to NCRS standards for judging if restored using this 1957 frame?

[Gary C.]

Re: 1958 Corvette frame

George,

The rear crossed member in '58's is different. The rear cross member in late '57 had 4 holes in preparation for the '58 bumpers, but no nut plates. The nut plates inside the rear cross member could be the only difference between a late '57 frame and a '58 frame

Gary
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Rear Cross Member Early-Late-to Scale-crop.jpg

[George H.]

Re: 1958 Corvette frame

Thanks Gary,
I have been reading the other threads on this subject and it seems that the number stamped on the frame would be a detraction. I would prefer to bring this car back to original with correct numbers, but it may not be possible with this frame issue. I did this almost 40 years ago when I first bought the car and I didn't know the importance of "original numbers". My other option is to restomod the car with a late model Corvette frame and drive train. I haven't looked very hard, but I have never seen a 58 Corvette frame for sale.
George

[Gary C.]

Re: 1958 Corvette frame

George,

Only thing "stamped" into the frame is the Car's VIN stamp. The VIN stamp can't be read during Judging.

The frame stencil is painted.

Gary
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