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OPTION 1- RESTORATION FRAMES:

1974 california

frame.. $2,950 super rust free

1969-1973 4-speed or Automatic ( unboltable Trans crossmember frame - Excellent condition-blasted - painted no pitting or rust. $3,200 - $3800 range call : 858-864-2883

-does not include front suspension/ bumper brackets-but they can be included very reasonable at $ 90 per A-arm . ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

1--1963 -1964 frame $5,800 original nice - Mint cond. rust free california frame === in stock as of 4/26/05 858-864-2883 Crane's

new 1953-62 Rear Cross-members -holds rear of leaf spring - $265 new - in stock.

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1963 - 1967 RESTORATION FRAMES: FROM: $4,800 TO $4,900 : ==,OPTIONAL VERSIONS AVAILABLE, suspension components EXTRA, crossmembers extra , but very reasonable with the frame. A-arms on$75 each for rust free ones when purchased with the frame !!

1---1968 4- speed or Automatic frame $3900 original Powedercoated/Blastecd ,, rust free california frame no rust super nice.

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more photos below

"NEW" "Restored chassis" as pictured with Rebuilt rear end

===== Engine & trans are NOT included

Basic 1963-67 rolling chassis= $10,900

without rear end or $11,900 with rear end.

1968- only rolling chassis = $10,900 w/ rear end of choice -ratios.

1969-82 rolling chassis $8,900)

Some are electro-static powdercoated in semi- gloss -optional) And all that have the bolt in cross-members are included as well,

w/ rebuilt rear end -your choice of Ratios from 3.08 to 3.70 your choice evern 4.11 and 4.56

rebuilt trailing arm assemblies Corvette Trailing Arm with bolts etc.

front suspension rebuilt complete with new springs.

rebuilt SS calipers, new brakes and new rotors, rebuilt trailing arm assemblies,

SS brake and fuel lines and clips etc.

bushings and small parts for rear struts etc.

gas tank and straps.and parts w/ new sending unit.

----------- wheels and tires are extra and optional

call DAvid to order and info: 858-864-2883

click the thumbnails:

Also Click items on Left, &

for more frame components click: Frame parts

ORDER LINE::::::::::::::::::::: PH: 800-5974132 :858-864-2883

"NEW" FRAMEWORLD = toll free 888-427-8388

:::::::::::::::::::::::::: FAX::::::::::::::::::::::: 858-514-8398

EARLY PARTS:---------------------- (858) 514-8383

CELL/Mobile COMMAND CENTER:::::858-864-2883

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frames shipped by Truck Freight

FRAMES: SOLID CALIFORNIA MINT- ORIGINAL FRAME: PRICE RANGE: $2,900 – TO $4,900. ------depending on year and quality of the frame.

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1---1968 4- speed frame $3,800 original ,, rust free california frame powdercoated. never hit. super nice.

call 800-597-4132. rust free california frames

1975 - 1979 frame $1,950 orig. or

"RESTORATION FRAMES CLICK HERE"

ABOVE 1956-58 CALIFORNIA FRAME -BLASTED AND PAINTED $4,400 will fit 1959-62. changing inventory .............call 800-597-4132.

note: now Upgrade "Your Corvette" with Crane's Power Steering System.

for more info: click this banner below. a bolt on system - same steering box.

for: 1956-62 early corvette parts -"Power Steering System!

OPTION 1- RESTORATION FRAMES: CORVETTE FRAMES" CONVERTED to 1963-67 THESE ARE GM ORIGINAL "ORIGINAL STRENGTH" GM ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA CLEAN 1968-75 CORVETTE FRAMES" CONVERTED TO 1963-67 TYPE --READY TO BOLT YOUR BODY ON. CHECKED ON A DEDICATED MASTER JIG-ASSEMBLY. (SEE PHOTO)

THEY ARE METAL FINISHED AND PAINTED, WITH DISC BRAKE DIVETS IN CORRECT LOCATION for 75-67 vettes and to add disc brakes to 1963-64 corvettes.

PRO-RESTORATION SHOPS USE THEM : ALL PARTS THAT ARE ORIGINALLY WELDED ON THE FRAME COME ON THIS FRAME. BOLT-ON TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBERS AS ON 1968-75 VETTES ARE OPTIONAL -GREAT FOR SERVICEABILITY.

1963-67 RESTORATION FRAMES: FROM: $4,800 TO $4,900 : ==,OPTIONAL VERSIONS AVAILABLE, suspension components EXTRA, crossmembers extra , but very reasonable with the frame. A-arms on$75 each for rust free ones when purchased with the frame !!

1965-67 ORIGINAL FRAMES= 1967 frame: $6,900 original calif. frame -- nice original. SOLD ---

1965-66 steel wheels - one set of originals a couple are N.O.S. code "JK" $650 set of 4.

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1968-75 MINT-CALIFORNIA FRAMES, NO PITTING. call 800-597-4132.

ALSO: 1961-62 frame --super- excellent, no pitting $5,300

1967 original california clean frame $6,700 -sold

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click photo for sample of a CRane -restored chassis.

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1968 Horns below longer with front extension hole

1969-73 below front horns shorer -- note sway bar mounting nuts are marked with yellow lines

A-Arms::::

GM #

Year

Description

3692170

1953-62

RH & LH upper

3693470

1953-62

RH Lower

3708197

1953-62

LH Lower

3832350

1963-82

RH Upper

3832349

1963-82

LH Upper

476084

1963-82

RH Lower

476083

1963-82

LH Lower

*Used A-Arms do not include ball joints.

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CRANE MANUFACTURING Systems.
To:
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PHONE: 858-514-8383,
NEW FAX: 858-514-8398,

Contacts: Main office: 858-864-2883 FAX: 858-514-8398

USED PARTS:toll free:(858) 514-8388 INTERNATIONAL:(858) 514-8383
IS A COMPLETE QUICK    RATIO 2.5 TURNS LOCK TO LOCK-POWER ASSIST- POWER STEERING SYSTEM. BOLT-ON SYSTEM THAT CAN BE UNBOLTED FOR FUTURE JUDGED CARS.
WITH THE SHORT RATIO 2.5 TURNS-(just like the RPO quick-steering adapter option for Racing applications originally available from Chevrolet for 1956-62 corvettes)-V.S. (3.5 TURNs stock-corvette LOCK TO LOCK) MAKES FOR HI-PERFORMANCE STEERING

-ELIMINATES NEED FOR LARGE DIAMETER ORIGINAL STEERING WHEEL.

-ALLOWS FOR WIDER PROFILE RADIAL TIRES.
-SAVES "VERY VALUABLE" STEERING BOX COMPONENTS DUE TO POWER ASSIST FEATURE TAKING THE LOAD OFF THE STEERING BOX.

INCLUDES:
THE NEW ^ASSSEMBLED SYSTEM-SYSTEM II -- $1,845 WITH REBUILT RAM AND RELAY ASSEMBLIES ASSEMBLED ON CRANE-LINK P.S. SYSTEM COMPLETE. see improved New pump below"
+ *THIRD ARM EXCHANGE OR $175 =CORE CHARGE
+ * PITMAN ARM EXCHANGE OR $175 =CORE CHARGE
=$2,195 total w/ core charge.    +   $65 ups in U.S.A.

we will refund $350 core fee --when pitman and the third arm are returned.

.April 25,2004 "Update"- System comes with A "New GM Corvette" 2003 FRONT MOUNT POWER STEERING PUMP--- W/ special PULLEY INSTALLED. AND HOSE KIT WITH A REMOTE RESERVOIR TO MOUNT ON the INNER FENDER PANEL.
*ADAPTER BRACKETS, LINK, Special P.S HOSES, + ASSEMBLED System. see listing of kit below.

* the above SYSTEM 2, : P.S. PUMP AND WITH PULLEY INSTALLED ON FRONT MOUNT SYSTEM.

*INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS included with Video of installation.

WARNING: CHECK YOUR CENTER ( 3RD ARM SUPPORT BRACKET) BEARING BRACKET FOR CRACKS --(INSPECT THE SMALLEST CROSSECTION AREA )REGULARLY -- MANY ARE FAILING DUE TO

FATIGUE --AGE. RESULTING IN: COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING!! NOTE: YOUR "CENTER ( 3RD ARM SUPPORT BRACKET)BEARING BRACKET" IS NOT PART OF CRANE'S POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND YOUR BRACKET REMAINS ON YOUR CAR. CRANE'S THIRD ARM BOLTS TO IT.

PHOTO A. WITH PUMP INSTALLED

PHOTO B. SHOWING THE 2 HOLES FOR MOUNTING PLATE.

POWER STEERING –SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING ON 1955-62 CORVETTES. :::::::: READ THOROUGHLY.

THE FOLLOWING IS FOR THE RAM-LINK-CHASSIS INSTALLATION PORTION.
1. warning: DUE TO THE AGE OF THESE CORVETTES, PREVIOUS/UNKNOWN HISTORICAL COLLISIONS,

WARNING: YOU SHOULD INSPECT YOUR CAST SUPPORT BRACKET ( PICTURED ABOVE)THAT BOLTS TO THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER WITH 4-BOLTS IT CAN OVER THE YEARS DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS -ESPECIALLY AROUND THE LARGE REAR CASTLE NUT—ARROW #1 ABOVE--AND HAS BEEN KNOWN TO BREAK, WITH THE RESULTING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND FOLLOWED BY ABRUPT UNCONTROLLED STOPAGE OF THE VEHICLE. CLEAN THE BRACKET THOROUGHLY AND CHECK VISUALLY FOR CRACKS- suggest YOU SHOULD MAGNAFLUX CHECK IT FOR SAFETY. THINK SAFETY FIRST. ( OLD GM MOTTO.)
2. THE THIRD ARM BOLTS TO THIS 3RD ARM SUPPORT BRACKET. INCLUDED IN THE KIT IS 3RD ARM WITH MODIFIED HOLES FOR RAM-RELAY—AS it HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION SOME OF THE CARS OUT THERE NOW HAVE FOREIGN TIE ROD ENDS THAT ARE DIFFERENT DIAMETER (LARGER) THAN THE ORIGINAL AND REQUIRE THE TAPERED HOLES IN THE STEERING PLATE TO BE ENLARGED FOR ACCEPTING THEM. IF YOU HAVE THESE PLEASE CALL CRANE IMMEDIATELY -MEASURE THEM (LARGEST AND SMALLEST DIA.)AND WE WILL assist you TO ENLARGE THE HOLES FROM THE SMALLER SIDE—CALL FIRST. .

INSTALL THE RAM MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE DRIVERS SIDE-OUTSIDE OF FRAME RAIL -- AT THE FOLD IN THE FRAME PER PHOTO (EXCEPT BRACKET SHOULD BE MOVE UP A 1/2” TO BE FLUSH WITH TOP OF FRAME. WITH (2) GRADE 5 OR 8 QUALITY BOLTS THROUGH THE FRAME WITH LOCK WASHERS & LOCK NUTS… WELDING AFTER FINAL INSTALLATION OF THE BRACKET IS RECOMMENDED =note: drill 2 -- 1/2 " dia . thru holes for the sleeves ( prevents frame from collapsing when bolts are tighted. --NOTE: THE UPPER BOLT MUST GO THROUGH THE NEW PROVIDED SHORTER-gap- STEERING STOP BRACKET FOR ADDED STRENGTH --SEE PHOTO #4

CHECK CENTERING OF STEERING ---SIDE TO SIDE AND ADJUST
WITH YOUR TIE ROD ENDS FOR ALIGNMENT.
PUMP INSTALLATION FOR SYSTEM 1 (GENERATOR MOUNT)–BOLTS ON PASS. SIDE 58-62 DEPENDING ON APPLICATION –

PUMP INSTALLATION FOR SYSTEM II ( FRONT MOUNT-pump =next to waterpump)–BOLTS ON TWO BOSSES THAT ARE ALSO USED FOR IDLER PULLEY- IN 1962---REFER TO PHOTO AND VIDEO-
NOTE: ON 1957-62 CORVETTES WITH CROSSOVER FI EXHAUST PIPE – IF INTERFERENCE OCCURS WITH THE RAM – THE PIPE MUST BE BENT BACK FOR GOOD CLEARANCE OR REMOVE THE CORSSOVER PIPE.

Important: also: The pulley is installed on the PS pump shaft with 1/2" engagement leaving approx. 3/8" more for the pulley to go on the shaft. you may press pulley on the shaft further to align all pulleys with the bolt and washer kit provided. Make sure to install all pulleys and check belt alignment before pressing pulley on further to achieve final pulley alignment for the belts. The pulley can be take down about another 3/8" till the shaft is flush with the pulley shaft outer surface for max. engagement.

CRANE MANUFACTURING System. CRANE REPRO.&USED NOSTALGIC /VINTAGE Products

PACKING LIST:
1. Pitman Arm - loose
2. RESERVOIR BOTTLE + CAP W/ MOUNTING BRKT. W/ HOSE + FITTINGs (2) 90 degree and 1 -U-shape + CONNECTORs
3. PUMP W/PULLEY
4. PUMP W/ SUPPLY FITTING INSTALLED.
5. CLAMPS
6. RAM BRKT W/THRU BOLTS -1/2"dia. sleeves+ nuts and washers.

7. Hi-PRESSURE HOSE INSTALLED IN PUMP W/FITTINGS

8. 2 PULLEYS - one water pump pulley w/(spacer reinforment-included if needed) and one crank pulley.

9. 1-REAR GROOVE DRIVER BELT #15335 Goodyear - FOR Rear GROOVE OF THE 2-GROOVE PULLEYS
10. MOUNTING BRKT FOR RESERVOIR BOTTLE
11. ASSEMBLED CRANE-LINK-3RD ARM-PITMAN-RAM- ASSEMBLY
12. PUMP MOUNTING PLATE WITH BOLTs and 2-spacers for back of plate
13. Steering sop w/ 2 holes drilled.

14. 3rd Arm w/ tapered hole bolted to adapter Brkt (w/tapered holes for tie rods.

15. 5/8" ID -supply hose + return hose.

16. INSTRUCTIONS\

notes: flex hoses install RH to RH in up viewed position. color coded.

LH TO LH in up viewed position. color coded

The Straight FITTINGS GO IN the RAM

45 DEGREES FITTINGS IN CONTROL VALVE.

PHONE: 858-514-8383,
NEW FAX: 858-514-8398,

Contacts: Main office: 858-864-2883 FAX: 858-514-8398

USED PARTS: toll free: (858) 514-8388 INTERNATIONAL: (858) 514-8383

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1953-62 Corvette Disc Brake system $619 sale - complete bolt on system with

New Delco Brake Calipers.

also can be viewed on

http://www.cranescorvette.com/new_page_80.htm

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