A '58 with its original frame, as confirmed by the VIN stamping, has the radius rod suspension control enhancement that was introduced on the '59 model year. The brackets appear to be factory applied. The '58 was built in December 1957. Any thoughts?
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Re: '58 with radius rods
That has always the problem with a "vary" early or late Corvette and in most cases the owner has to defend what he thinks came with the car. Original owners that do know usually gives up and don't show the Corvette anymore.
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Re: '58 with radius rods
I don't know if plant trials were done by GM in that era, but it is possible that your car was a test (trial) to make sure that the new design would work with the existing plant assembly equipment...Comment
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Re: '58 with radius rods
What 'looks' to be factory original and what actually is can be a thorny issue, especially after so many years and cars going through multiple owner hands. Bottom line, IF a given car deviates from what judges consider 'typical factory production' norms, the burden of proof falls on the owner. That can be a TALL hurdle...Comment
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Re: '58 with radius rods
Any performance options? Might be as simple as being an SCCA club racer or autocrosser that updated itself in '59....Comment
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Re: '58 with radius rods
Does the vin stamp on the frame appear to be orig. Some one could have changed the frame or clipped the rear section of the frame. Does it have the out board rear brackets? Phil 8063Comment
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