I have a convertible 65SS and I added the read support bars. If the frame is out why not box it in just in case.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 1:22 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List; The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame > From: "Tom Rightler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/11/26 Sun PM 08:31:00 EST > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame > It's a waste of time on a hardtop car. > Tom Rightler > MCC Newsletter Editor >> ----- Original Message ----- >> Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 7:55 PM >> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame >> What is the thinking about reinforcing or boxing a >>frame while it is out? Probably a waste of time and >>money for a mild sbc, but a hard driven wild bbc may >>benefit? tks..ds Why would it be a waste of time? It's not like they were super stiff frames even when new. Chevy used a convertible frame for the 65 SS. They had those braces for the rear in stick shift cars (BB only?) Why do some hardtops have fatigue cracks on quarter panels where roof B pillar attaches. Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
