FRAMES SUPPLEMENT (Postings reproduced
from Chevelle Tech postings)
Here's a comprehensive list of frames that interchange
with 1968-72 A-body hardtops/convertibles (posting courtesy of Mike
Sadoian*)
112" wheelbase only
Buick special 68 2dr.,conv
Buick special 69 2dr., exc GS400 H.T.
Buick special 70 2dr., conv
Buick special 71-72 2dr.,exc 8-455
Chevelle 68-72 2dr.,exc pickup
Chevelle 71-72 2dr.,H.T.& conv
Olds F85 68 2dr.,conv
Olds F85 69 2dr
Olds F85 70 2dr.,conv
Olds F85 71-72 2dr
Tempest 68 2dr.,conv
Tempest 69 2dr
Tempest 70 2dr.,sdn.,H.T & conv exc 8-455
Tempest 71-72 2dr., exc 8-455
Also remember that Tempest also includes G.T.O. and LeMans. Olds F85 includes
Cutlass,and 442. Buick Special
includes Skylark and Gran Sport/GSX.
116" wheelbase exc. El Camino/Station Wagon and Monte
Carlo/Grand Prix
Hollander interchange lists as a heavy duty replacement for
72 four doors as,
Buick special 68 4dr sdn,
Buick special 69-72 4dr.,sdn & H.T.
Chevelle 68-71 4dr.,sdn & H.T.
Olds F85 68-71 4dr., sdn & H.T.
Tempest 68 4dr., sdn
Tempest 69-71 4dr., exc. S.W.
Tempest 72 4dr., H.T.
The original type frame interchange for a 72 four door is,
Chevelle 72 4dr., sdn & H.T.
Olds F85 72 4dr., sdn & H.T.
Tempest 72 4dr., sdn
*posting edited for content
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