Another Classic Corvette Frame CRACKED IN HALF? C2 Restoration

Welcome back to Horsepower Warehouse!
Today I am going to show you guys an update on the Nassau Blue 1966 Corvette convertible which is getting a complete restoration. On my previous video, we explored the depth of foam and exterior damage however this time we are going to take a good look at the chassis and where the most damage is found in a collision. With an example chassis nearby, it is easy to see just how far out of spec our latest restoration really is. Thanks for watching and please consider hitting the Like + Subscribe buttons! Email for Inquiries: [e-mail]

[@AlanKacsor]

Good video Jr. Very passionate about what you do.

[@MrTexasDan]

Thanks for the video, Junior. That 66 is going to need a lot of work, holy cow! Good progress so far.

[@TeamHenson]

Some of the best restoration videos I've ever seen! Nicely done Jr. I have a friend who wanted a 98 Pace car Vette and Jr. and Chris had one (26K miles manual trans) and they took great care of us. If your looking for an awesome Corvette, Classic Cars of Sarasota is the place to go! Thanks guys.

[@caganb]

You are making trailer queens. Not much fun for anyone.

[@nolongeramused8135]

About 40 years ago I saw the aftermath of a pair of Corvettes that ran into each other in an intersection (the town was lousy with C3 Corvettes - lots of guys making $$$$ at the lumber mills): they were basically just sweeping up big piles of fiberglass.

[@johnkelly6942]

It is amazing what some people let pass through their shops. A completely cracked frame is not a good thing.

[@allantaylor3288]

I absolutely love your channel, always look forward to a new video coming out. You do some amassing work. Do you have a website where you advertise your cars once completed? Keep up the great work👍

[@phillipgarrow2297]

I would have bought a older corvette but I would it checked from top to bottom people have the idea that Corvettes don't rust because they are fiberglass they don't take in to account the older ones have steel frames I have a C7 with a aluminum frame

[@paulstrohl5720]

on GPS it shows that you are permanently closed?!?!

[@ulyssesvazquez387]

When you replace the frame, do you use one from a donor car? Are these as good aftermarket frames?

[@bengone3349]

Good video, could be better with better lighting when showing details such as the body mounts on the blue car.

[@HorsepowerWarehouse]

Excellent comment! I've purchased a camera mounted light for all future under-car videos. Thanks for the input!

[@mdindestin]

Love the channel. Removing the intro would be great.

[@CarlosFernandez-gh2vk]

I have no doubt this car will be a gem once your finished with it.

[@jumpinjojo]

*you're, not your.

[@CarlosFernandez-gh2vk]

@@jumpinjojo you are correct sir. Its called a typo.

[@gilbertahsam643]

If I had the cash I would buy the resto mod .

[@anthonyfunderburk7871]

You're the Man , oh my God he could have killed himself in that car 🤦🏾‍♂️😡😡😡😡

[@paulsawczyc5019]

Please! with the overdramatic safety histeria - a blowout could happen at any time and wouldn't be any different.

[@chuckm482]

What? Overdramatic??? The frame is cracked in half all the way through. It's actually "floating" up and down. You can also see the frame has separation and a twist to it just after the crack. You don't call that dangerous? Get real. I hope you don't work at a repair shop! Doing a resto-mod on a '63 Corvette Convertible and it's mindblowing what I found when I pulled the body off ...

[@paulsawczyc5019]

@@chuckm482 Nobody drives an old car because they are concerned about being safe - there are old motorcycles that don't have a front brake.

[@tomshaner3553]

How much for a frame?

[@tklykun9858]

Would have liked to have seen the frame at the front of the rear wheel well under the rear edge of the door . Thats a pocket that will rot all the way thru , I have seen expanding foam shot in there and bondo with undercoating to hide the problem in years past. I still have the receipt for my red 64 coupe 4 spd. that I bought off a chevy dealer used car lot in 1970. They fixed the dip stick and put 2 tires on it ..$1800. out the door. No I dont have it today I did for 22 years. but I do have a C4, aC5 and a C6 at present. Good advice to check all these older classics out good before buying one.

[@buddymorrissey]

You shouldn't worry about "passing judgement" on a shop that ignores damage like that. I don't get the feeling this owner was the type to ignore the advice of a tech, or tell them "just fix what I asked." I think it comes down to an operator who can't see the forest for the trees, too lazy or too ignorant to see the whole picture. I had a car I took to a Chevy dealer, and months after about $1500 of front brake work, suspension work, the front mounting points of the front subframe fell apart and left a 2" gap between the frame and mounts.

[@louisrivest9444]

Do you replace the gas tank on your rebuilts or get them cleaned up, or install fiberglass types?

[@paulbiondi1323]

I live in Miami and want a C2 but don't know your website or location???? How do we get in touch with you? What is the website. Thank you!

[@ktriebol]

So, if you have determined that the cracked frame is not salvageable, where will you get a new frame from?

[@frankENZC]

I just found your channel. I enjoyed the video. I do miss the classic Vettes I had, a 1962, 1961 and a 1966. Back in the early 80's.

[@trakofsky]

I have seen a lot worse, really this is not as bad as you make it out to be. A bigger issue is when the fame rots out at the cross member in front of the rear wheel well which was mentioned by another viewer. There are many vette restoration part suppliers that sell frame sections that can sectioned in and welded.

[@andrewconstantinides1999]

Where is your shop in FL? We are in Delray Beach and have a C2 unrestored

[@GregZentTrumpetMan]

Can only imagine the cost to get any of those sweet vehicles

[@jonsingle1614]

Do you ever use aftermarket hot rod frames....or do you always seek factory frames?

[@CleanClassicCars]

going OEM donar

[@HorsepowerWarehouse]

We always use factory donor frames on our OEM style restorations. For custom builds, you would be better off to start with an Art Morrison or Rothspeed chassis.

[@TheRootbeerfreak]

What's up with the Z50 and CT70? Got any more little Honda's around?

[@HorsepowerWarehouse]

Gotta love those little monsters! We keep quite a few vintage Z50 and CT70s siting around both of our stores.

[@houseofno]

In the 80s it was said "just say no to crack.."

[@stevengraham3138]

How much is a ave frame off corvette say 1967 or 1969 in good shape

[@HorsepowerWarehouse]

One of my complete builds would start around 100k. You can find "frame off" restored cars for less (~70k or so) that aren't done to my crazy standards. Thanks for checking out my channel!

[@BillMacKrell703]

What is your website you keep referring to?

[@HorsepowerWarehouse]

www.classiccarsofsarasota.com Thanks for checking out my channel!

[@icurt06]

Does the 66 have a Clear or Rebuilt title?

[@CleanClassicCars]

original owner clear

[@OhioDave1345]

Get a real camera.

[@christinewoodruff255]

A top notch welder could repair that frame right and make it safe, providing the rest of the frame is sound.

[@MoGumboFukUTubeForChngngMyName]

I would trade you my wife, my kids, and everything I own, except for Timber, my beagle, for your shop. And if Timber is the deal breaker, well, he's yours.