Corvette spaceframe chassies wip.

[prostockmodeler]

Hey fellow modelers.. You read the thread title right. I am going to build a corvette space frame based off the zr1. I have some reference pics but I need some more. I was just wondering if anybody has any pictures of any sort. I am building this with put drive train for right now. I am short on a corvette kit. Being unemployed sucks... so i am going to build this out of all my spare styrene tubes and flat stock. this is going to be a ton of work. to say the least. below are some pics of what i am going to try to attempt. If anybody has a spare corvette motor, trans axle, and suspension to spare you would be a god and I would be forever grateful.. Any extra money i have right now goes to my 1 yr old son and my bills... thx all.. my first construction update should be in a few days.. I hope..

[ismaelg]

Alan,

I have pictures that can help you. Give me a few days to locate them.

Thanks,

[prostockmodeler]

  ismaelg said:

Alan,

I have pictures that can help you. Give me a few days to locate them.

Thanks,

ismael.. i knew i should of asked you.. out of all people... thank you very much.

[ismaelg]

Here are some. I know I have a few more but I can't find them now. Keep in mind this is a Z06, not a ZR1. but the chassis is pretty much the same for both.

I'll keep searching for some more. Hope these help!

Thanks,

[ismaelg]

Found some more.

Thanks,

Ismael

[Corvette.Jeff]

  prostockmodeler said:

Hey man, this sounds like a cool project, but thats a c5 chassis not a c6. Heres a few things that tell me it is, the mufflers, the early series lsx engine(possibly an ls1) the upper rear a-arms, and the skinny back disk brakes Also keep in mind that those are cutaway pictures, most of those holes will dissapear on a real frame

your more brave that i though this is gonna be sweet when its done

[prostockmodeler]

this will be an adventure.. i know some of the pictures are c5 era but i am just using them for the general idea..I really appreciate all the support. i am going to get my stuff straight and get organized and start laying out the plans..

[prostockmodeler]

  ismaelg said:

Found some more.

Thanks,

Ismael

thanks ishmael. I really apprecite this. now i am just trying to find a spare zo6 for the drivetrain and transmission.. cant do much without those.

[ismaelg]

  prostockmodeler said:

That's a '97-'98 LS1 C5. There are 2 fuel lines (input and return) in the left engine cover. But the C6 is an evolution of this hydroformed frame chassis.

I don't have any spare Z06 drivetrains but I'll be on the lookout.......

Thanks,

[MrObsessive]

I've got a bunch of pics on my Fotki page of a bare chassis C6 in its skeletal stage.

If you click on the pic below, it'll take you there..........

HTH!

Edited September 4, 2009 by MrObsessive

[ismaelg]

  MrObsessive said:

Just add a go-kart steering wheel and a lawn chair. Can you say power to weight ratio?

[prostockmodeler]

  ismaelg said:

Just add a go-kart steering wheel and a lawn chair. Can you say power to weight ratio?

o jeez.. and i only weigh a 130lbs... talk about shifter cart..

[Al Maciejewski]

Hey, there, prostockmodeler-

Just curious- do you ever plan to honor the trade you made with me? I sent you the sealed Pro Stock Camaro kit a year ago in exchange for your Comp Resins S-10 pro stock body, then never heard from you or received anything. You disappeared from the board until now. How about making this right, OK?

Al