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32 Chevy 3 window
« 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! 
« Last Edit: March 31, 2021, 02:58:44 AM by GRDENG »

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Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2020, 07:48:55 PM »
Nice build you have going on. I like it!  :)  And welcome!

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Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2020, 08:49:34 PM »
Welcome and keep us updated, along with photos....neat build....

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Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2020, 09:04:02 AM »
Welcome aboard!! That's some serious steel you have going on there. Keep posting!
Tighten it up til it strips, then back it off a quarter turn

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Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2020, 11:52:24 PM »
Wheelsmith Billet 106 Smoothies arrived..
« Last Edit: April 22, 2020, 07:38:34 PM by GRDENG »

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Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2020, 06:35:11 AM »
Look great!
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Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2020, 05:29:55 PM »
That's a real nice looking wheel, I think it will give it a "sleeper" look.
Tighten it up til it strips, then back it off a quarter turn

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Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2020, 06:49:37 PM »
Welcome to the forum!  Great project.  Keep us posted on the progress.
Spending time with my grandkids gets in the way of finishing my car but I don't regret it!

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Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2021, 03:10:14 AM »
Update 2021, transaxle mounted, front suspension too, body fits!, just shortening the torque tube and driveshaft.

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Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
« Reply #10 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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Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2021, 12:39:24 PM »
Very nice work and not easy to do!  Looking forward to more pics!
Spending time with my grandkids gets in the way of finishing my car but I don't regret it!

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Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2021, 05:51:10 PM »
Very nice. should ride very well

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Re: 32 Chevy 3 window
« Reply #13 on: April 02, 2021, 09:10:13 PM »
Looking good, great to see progress.👍

 


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