The body shop restoring my 1958 needs a frame to mount my body on as they do their work. Does anyone have an old rusty one or a not so useable frame that you would sell for cheap or a frame that you would even consider renting? I am in the Charlotte N.C. area and would consider traveling 300-400 miles. Thanks!!
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If you search the archives I believe you will find articles on building a frame out of wood, much cheaper and no need to travel anywhere but your local lumber yard.
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I have it on a nice rolling dolly already but he (the body man) wants it for more accurate door alignment and so on.Comment
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The only good fit will be your original frame with its shims for your body. Anything else will be a crap shoot. Why not use your frame wrapped in plastic etc. for a set up tool?
Dan1964 Red FI Coupe, DUNTOV '09
Drove the 64 over 5000 miles to three Regionals and the San Jose National, one dust storm and 40 lbs of bugs!Comment
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I already have the complete rolling chassis and drivetrain complete, Its a big brake fuelie and I don't really want this thing out of my possession.Comment
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Justin, I would have to agree that the best solution is your own frame. I just completed a frame restoration of a 59 and had the body on a dolly. For accuracy, the body is now back on the frame to complete bodywork etc.
However, if you really think you want to use another frame for your setup, I have a unhit original '62 frame sitting around doing nothing and you are welcome to make arrangements to use it for as long as needed. You could just give me a deposit and when you return it to me we swap back. The front crossmember is off and needs 2 front wheels/tires but this could be bolted up easily and you supply the wheels/tires yourself.
However I am beyond your limit of travel.......maybe. According to googlemaps I'm about 580 miles from Charlotte here in eastern Florida, about 2 hours south of Daytona. Your other option is to use a transporter. I may know someone who hauls between FL & Delaware often and may be in the area.
PM if you're interested.
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Justin, I would be the first to help you if I had the frame you need.
Having said that, keep in mind that thousands of vintage Corvettes have been restored with bodies on frame dollies.
I must agree with the others who have given you excellent advice. I two, believe that all frames are in fact....slightly different.
Ridge.Good carburetion is fuelish hot air . . .Comment
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