1956-7 body mounting dims

[E J.]

I recently purchased a badly damaged 1956 Corvette body. I am looking for ALL of the frame mounting point dims. The manuals only have the plan form or view looking down dims. I need the side view, vertical dims and the radiator mounting dims.
Where, how can I find or purchase these.
I want to make a rigid body dolly to rebuild the body.

PS: my driver is a original 1965 CALIF. coupe complete with ALL paperwork . Including the license plate with the mini- licenses that attach to the key chain.
It won a white ribbon rolling of the tailor from Calif. I was the wrong color, which has been corrected, dirty, cracked 17 year old tires and damaged carpets from the womens high heel shoes.


Thank You
#36478
Jim Johannes

[Gary C.]

Re: 1956-7 body mounting dims

Jim, check Noland Adams book there's a reference drawing in the 56-7 section and Noland references its source. Let me know if you need frame drawing. Gary....

[John H.]

Re: 1956-7 body mounting dims

See page 2-2 in the "Frame" section in the ST-12; has both plan and side view dimensioned drawings.

[E J.]

Re: 1956-7 body mounting dims

Thank you both for your response.+
YES, the plan and side view pictures would be nice.
Does it come from the same manual noted by John?
as Page 2-2 in "FRAME" ST-12, noted in another message?
I only have a 1956 Corvette Assembly Manual.

[John H.]

Re: 1956-7 body mounting dims

Jim -

The "ST-12" (1953-62 Corvette Servicing Guide) is the only shop manual ever published by GM for the solid-axle cars, and is an essential companion to the Assembly Manual - it's available from the NCRS on-line store on this site.

[Gary C.]

Re: 1956-7 body mounting dims

Jim, attached body dimensions from Noland Adams' C1 book and a '58 frame dimensional drawing. Frame dimensions are same as 56-7. Exceptions are bumper mounts added to late '57's and # of rear cross member holes. Hope this helps. Gary....