The C1 Corvette model ran from 53 thru 62. The very first of the series,
53-55, did use
alot of the standard Chevy parts, but by the 56 model I believe they were
starting to
diverge. I believe that the track (width) is different though so it wouldn't
be
exactly the same (the Corvette Nomad Motorama show car was built on a standard
Chevy
chassis and the body work required modifications for the extra width). The
total
production run for 53 was only 300, a few thousand for 54, and about 700 for
55. These are
rare and not cheap. The 56-62 would be more plentiful but still not common.
Mark Noakes
"Steve Hanberg" wrote:
>
> I thought the first vette's were built on Chevy car suspension. Is the
> early vette different than the cars in any way that would matter?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jay Baker" <jaybaker@ruralnetwork.net>
> To: "OLETrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 6:38 AM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 52-62 Vette front end
>
>
> Anybody out there ever use a 52-62 vette front end there a similiar install
> to Mustang 11 ie they bolt to the frame and there Chevy you can also use
> your stock hubs if ya wana use stock wheels or makes for easy conversion to
> 5 lug I have talked to a guy with this setup he loves it I have two of these
> front ends and am considering it in my 38. there same front end in 53/54
> Wagon maybe others as well. like to here from anybody that has done this or
> may have links to how to do it not sure what probs ya have settin it up with
> power steering but as im kinda goin Retro Rod with mine its another option
> Im trying to use stuff that is all pre 58 the 235 being the newest thing i
> have so far.
>
> Jay Baker
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dane Bruce" <nochay@earthlink.net>
> To: "OLETrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 9:44 PM
> Subject: RE: [oletrucks] corvett vs mustang
>
>
> > Hey Larry,
> >
> > You mean Jaguar. (ford/edsel boy here) Jaguar is also a ford product. I'm
> > not really sure how good they are. Would be interesting though.
> >
> > Dane
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Old52pu@cs.com
> > Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 19:53 PM
> > To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > Subject: [oletrucks] corvett vs mustang
> >
> >
> > Let me try to spell that again. Thats a Jaguer rear suspension. Later,
> > Larry
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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