1997/98 Chevrolet Corvette
Collision Repair
3-7
Rail-Underbody Side Assembly
1 Sleeved Butt Joint
2 Offset Lap Joint
Sleeve
Overlap
Sleeve
Min. 25 mm (1 in)
Max. 50 mm (2 in)
Overlap
Min. 50 mm (2 in)
Max. 100 mm (4 in)
1
1
1
2
2
FRT
Fig.␣ 3.14 — Section Rails
Within the Shaded Areas
Fig.␣ 3.15 — Use the Appropriate Sectioning Technique,
as Indicated
Underbody Side Rail Sectioning
The two methods recommended for frame rail
sectioning are the sleeved butt-joint and the
offset lap-joint. The sleeved butt-joint sectioning
procedure is recommended for the mid-rail and
rail-end sectioning areas. The offset lap-joint
sectioning procedure is recommended for the
repairs front of dash and the repairs rear of seat
back area (Fig’s. 3.14 and 3.15).
Notice: Always perform the recommended
sectioning method in the area recommended
for that method.