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Rat Rod Nation builds => Rat Rod Frame/Suspension/Brake Q&A => Topic started by: duster638@yahoo.com on September 08, 2011, 10:46:37 PM

Title: corvette frame
Post by: duster638@yahoo.com on September 08, 2011, 10:46:37 PM

I got a 70ish model corvette frame given to me for free I was wondering if the front suspension would fit under my 47 chevy fleetmaster  thanks dalton

Title: Re: corvette frame
Post by: ezrat on September 09, 2011, 12:18:25 AM

I would start by measuring the track/width front & rear then the wheelbase/length.
Other considerations might be the width at the center section.  Keep in mind that
the frame can and often is modified to fit as well as the body altered to fit the frame
as in channeling etc.
Sounds like major work but it would also give you a nice driving hot rod when done...

Title: Re: corvette frame
Post by: duster638@yahoo.com on September 09, 2011, 12:20:25 AM

thanks

Title: Re: corvette frame
Post by: tattoodaddy1967 on September 09, 2011, 12:28:56 AM

Be well worth the work....plus it was FREE

Title: Re: corvette frame
Post by: carvinmark on September 09, 2011, 05:45:04 AM

Quote from: tattoodaddy1967 on September 09, 2011, 12:28:56 AM

Be well worth the work....plus it was FREE

PLUS 1, agreed

Title: Re: corvette frame
Post by: Grumpyoldman on September 09, 2011, 06:25:55 AM

Ok this is what I've found out the Corvette front tracking is 58.7 inches, from 1968-83.

And the tracking for the 1947 fleetmaster is 56.69 inches (two inches smaller than the corvette).

Which is only an inch on each side it should work but:

**** YOU MIGHT HAVE TO GO WITH A POSITIVE OFFSET WHEELS TO BRING THE WHEELS BACK UNDER THE CAR. ****

I guess you really wont know until you try.

Title: Re: corvette frame
Post by: obama on September 09, 2011, 06:31:39 AM

Frame would be much harder to make right than just the front suspension.
imo.

Title: Re: corvette frame
Post by: duster638@yahoo.com on September 09, 2011, 01:04:24 PM

thanks you guys for the info

Title: Re: corvette frame
Post by: ratraxinc.com on September 12, 2011, 12:08:30 PM

Go for it, never take the easy way out. The vette frame can be made to work.