[Chevelle-list] Chevelle Chassis Swap

[William Piper]

Jim,
 
I was concerned about that. I bought what is supposed to be a 12 bolt
rear end from a 67.  I have researched the code stamped on the passenger
side axle tube (KDC  06B  2) but have not be able to identify what kind
of car it came from.  Casting numbers are B231, 67890 and OON3.  The
rear end is two inches wider then the 10 bolt that's currently in the
1965 El Camino chassis.  I have not measured the rear end currently in
the 67.  Thanks for the input. 
 
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[mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Jim H.
Thompson
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 8:14 PM
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If you have factory disk brakes they will swap over as a bolt on. The 65
rear is narrower than the 67, this maybe a problem.
 
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[mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of William Piper
Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 10:18 PM
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Thanks to all who provided information on this swap.  I have measured
the bare 65 chassis, the 67 is still being driven. The measurements are
very close to what has been mentioned in this forum. I believe I'm .25
inches off due to working around the suspension and exhaust of the
running car.  My goal is to build the chassis including new drive train
to minimize the down time. I believe I have enough information to start
and save the cut and welding while the body is off the original chassis.
Thanks to everyone for all your help. Tom
 
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[mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Dale
Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 8:29 PM
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Check the measurements on a posted photo I have the frame measurements -
http://www.chevellestuff.com/tech/frame_dimensions_small.jpg
 
Using two common reference points measurements show 148.62-inches for
the wagon/pickup and 145.35-inches for sedan/coupe/convertible - a
difference of 3.27-inches.  All of it is behind the rear end.  I don't
what other  physical difference there is in the 64/67 frames but I'm
sure someone here does.
 
Dale McIntosh
 <http://www.chevellecd.com> 1966/67 Chevelle Reference CDs
ACES #1709/TC GOLD #92 <http://www.chevellecd.com> 
 
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[mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of William Piper
Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 8:58 AM
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Subject: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Chassis Swap
 
Hope everyone has a happy and safe New Year!!
 
Can anyone put me in contact with someone that has swapped a El Camino
chassis under a 2 Dr Hardtop. I have a 1965 El Camino chassis and would
like to start a ground up rebuild of my 67 Chevelle.  I understand the
El Camino chassis is stronger but also a little longer and will need to
be cut. I would greatly appreciate some pointers before under taking
this project.  Thanks, Tom
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