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Project Z57 GMC Chassis from RR Frames has arrived

June 23, 2017 1957 GMC Project LS-Z57, Banner

The new custom built Chassis from RR Frames arrived for Project Z57 GMC last night. This is built to accept C4 Corvette suspension and running gear and an LS2. Now I guess I need to get busy 🙂

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