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#1
02-21-2008, 06:02 PM
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1965 Lemans convert frame:
Can anyone tell me what other frames will work with this year vehicle, is it year specific and is it different from a hardtop frame? Any answers would be greatly appreciated and if anyone knows of a rust free frame available please contact me.
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02-21-2008, 08:19 PM
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64 to 67 frames will work. 64 are a little thinner metal. 67 has a th400(longer tranny puts the cross member mounts further back). there might be some other differences but only minor.
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#3
02-21-2008, 09:11 PM
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Convertible frames are boxed, hardtops and post coupes aren't. A Buick Gran Sport (any body style) frame is a "convertible" frame, and possibly 442s also (of the '64-'65 years).
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#4
02-22-2008, 04:06 PM
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Thank's for the information. PY's people ROCK
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02-22-2008, 09:36 PM
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I bought an El Camino frame for my 65 and it is boxed just like the conv.
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02-23-2008, 02:11 PM
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Hay geeto did you use the camino frame? everything bolt up the same? what year waz it Thank's
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#7
02-23-2008, 03:05 PM
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This was posted a while back "It sure is Purdy" don't know $$$$
. http://www.streetrodgarage.com/index...=Custom&ID=106 |
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#8
02-23-2008, 04:41 PM
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That is very nice.
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#9
02-23-2008, 05:09 PM
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I put a 66 GTO Convertible "Georgia" (minimal surface rust) frame under my 64 GTO when I restored it and it was a direct fit. As was said, the metal thickness is better vs the 64 frame and the one I found was choice. Naturally both my stock frame and the new frame were "boxed" type frames.
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02-24-2008, 02:40 PM
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#11
02-24-2008, 05:57 PM
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Here is my take on the frame situation..... as I to needed one. I sourced mine from a 65 malibu SS. all 64-67 frames are interchangable w/minor modifcation. the converts,vista wagons(glass roof)and elcaminoes had boxed frames. as well as a handfull of HT's that had the HD frame option. this includes the GS as it was a rare option on that as well. Each year and model frame has its differances most of which were at the four corners. the frame horns were different El caminoes and wagons were longer in the rear. and Chevy Pont Olds and Buick each had there own horns as well. any of this can be changed with minimal fab skills and a welder. good luck on your quest
 Edit: with 67 having very visable differances throughout but it will still fit Last edited by zbuickman; 02-24-2008 at 06:07 PM. |
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