Ladder bars for 1975 Vette, [C-3 body]

Woodfin · 03-10-2023, 03:32 PM

These photos show the "trunk" floor cut out and the OE rear assembly removed, which is the beginning of the of the process.

More progress soon.

Woodfin · 03-11-2023, 08:35 PM

The "core"

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Woodfin · 03-12-2023, 12:24 AM

Moroso 28" front with Billet Specialties Street lite wheel at approximate ride height.

Moser 9" bare housing with overlength axle tubes. This allows installing the axle bearing ends in just the right place.

The tables are my trusty, high milage, old, construction tables that have endured many builds.

Woodfin · 03-14-2023, 01:40 PM

Ladder bars also require a properly setup front suspension.

Woodfin · 04-04-2023, 08:41 AM

Smooth, easy movement, plenty of travel, minimum bump steer and the proper stance.

Woodfin · 04-04-2023, 08:46 AM

Once the rear wheel wheels arrive the rear section work will begin. I want to be sure of the framework required for the Hoosier 30 x 10.5 radial. I think a sectioning/narrowing of the frame will be sufficient. The wheels will arrive in about two weeks.

Woodfin · 04-04-2023, 08:50 AM

The correct tire.

Woodfin · 11-05-2023, 07:36 PM

update photos

03-10-2023, 03:32 PM	#1
Woodfin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 512 Likes: 8 Liked 213 Times in 88 Posts	Ladder bars for 1975 Vette, [C-3 body] These photos show the "trunk" floor cut out and the OE rear assembly removed, which is the beginning of the of the process. More progress soon. Attached Thumbnails

03-11-2023, 08:35 PM	#2
Woodfin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 512 Likes: 8 Liked 213 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Ladder bars for 1975 Vette, [C-3 body] The "core" ' Attached Thumbnails

03-12-2023, 12:24 AM	#3
Woodfin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 512 Likes: 8 Liked 213 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Ladder bars for 1975 Vette, [C-3 body] Moroso 28" front with Billet Specialties Street lite wheel at approximate ride height. Moser 9" bare housing with overlength axle tubes. This allows installing the axle bearing ends in just the right place. The tables are my trusty, high milage, old, construction tables that have endured many builds. Attached Thumbnails

03-14-2023, 01:40 PM	#4
Woodfin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 512 Likes: 8 Liked 213 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Ladder bars for 1975 Vette, [C-3 body] Ladder bars also require a properly setup front suspension. Attached Thumbnails

04-04-2023, 08:41 AM	#5
Woodfin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 512 Likes: 8 Liked 213 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Ladder bars for 1975 Vette, [C-3 body] Smooth, easy movement, plenty of travel, minimum bump steer and the proper stance. Attached Thumbnails

04-04-2023, 08:46 AM	#6
Woodfin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 512 Likes: 8 Liked 213 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Ladder bars for 1975 Vette, [C-3 body] Once the rear wheel wheels arrive the rear section work will begin. I want to be sure of the framework required for the Hoosier 30 x 10.5 radial. I think a sectioning/narrowing of the frame will be sufficient. The wheels will arrive in about two weeks.

04-04-2023, 08:50 AM	#7
Woodfin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 512 Likes: 8 Liked 213 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Ladder bars for 1975 Vette, [C-3 body] The correct tire. Attached Thumbnails

11-05-2023, 07:36 PM	#8
Woodfin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 512 Likes: 8 Liked 213 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Ladder bars for 1975 Vette, [C-3 body] update photos Attached Thumbnails