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Title: 32 Chevy 3 window
Post by: GRDENG on April 16, 2020, 06:25:57 PM

Bought my 32 into New Zealand in Feb 2018 from Washington. Then bought a C6 Corvette rolling "chassis" from Cleveland. Building a new frame, using C6 front suspension components swapped side to side and rear steered using a Holden Commodore steering rack, having 4140 billet bolt on steering arms made now. LG drop spindles, RideTech (Fox) coil overs, Wheelsmith Billet Smoothies with 33 Chev hubcaps. Body will be steel framed, stock height with widened fenders.
In New Zealand every modification must be Certified by the Low Volume Vehicle Association, which be buy a Manual from to follow, then get a Certifier to check and approve all parts of the build. Non OEM parts come under particular scrutiny as we have had a number of steering and suspension failures down here! 

Title: Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
Post by: sammons on April 16, 2020, 07:48:55 PM

Nice build you have going on. I like it!  :)  And welcome!

Title: Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
Post by: EDNY on April 16, 2020, 07:55:12 PM

Welcome to the forum...NZ and the US have a lot in common from my experience. Fortunately we have a bit more freedom so far with cars, firearms and hunting.

We had NZ members that kind of faded away...please keep us posted with your project and if we can help...let us know.

Ed

Title: Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
Post by: FATnLOW on April 16, 2020, 08:49:34 PM

Welcome and keep us updated, along with photos....neat build....

Title: Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
Post by: chopper526 on April 17, 2020, 09:04:02 AM

Welcome aboard!! That's some serious steel you have going on there. Keep posting!

Title: Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
Post by: GRDENG on April 20, 2020, 11:52:24 PM

Wheelsmith Billet 106 Smoothies arrived..

Title: Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
Post by: EDNY on April 21, 2020, 06:35:11 AM

Look great!

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Post by: chopper526 on April 21, 2020, 05:29:55 PM

That's a real nice looking wheel, I think it will give it a "sleeper" look.

Title: Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
Post by: TFoch on April 21, 2020, 06:49:37 PM

Welcome to the forum!  Great project.  Keep us posted on the progress.

Title: Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
Post by: GRDENG on March 31, 2021, 03:10:14 AM

Update 2021, transaxle mounted, front suspension too, body fits!, just shortening the torque tube and driveshaft.

Title: Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
Post by: sixball on March 31, 2021, 11:36:00 AM

Too new for my taste and beyond my skill but that is very nice work and I'm looking forward looking forward to more. Well done!

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Post by: TFoch on March 31, 2021, 12:39:24 PM

Very nice work and not easy to do!  Looking forward to more pics!

Title: Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
Post by: 62131 on March 31, 2021, 05:51:10 PM

Very nice. should ride very well

Title: Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
Post by: sammons on April 02, 2021, 09:10:13 PM

Looking good, great to see progress.👍