[Chevelle-list] 1965 Frame & Rearend

[Mike Holleman]

I did post that awhile back. The only difference is the distance between the last two body mount positions in the rear. 3.25 inches.  By shortening the frame rails 3.25 inches the elky chassis will bolt up to the Chevelle body.
Mike
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: William Piper 
  To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' 
  Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:57 PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1965 Frame & Rearend


  Mike,

   

  I'm interested in the difference between the two frames as well. Have you be able to get the measurements.  I have an El Camino frame that I would like to put under a hardtop because the frame is stronger. Thanks, Tom

   

  -----Original Message-----
  From: chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Mike Holleman
  Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 8:49 AM
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1965 Frame & Rearend

   

  Larry, I just happen to have a 65 El Camino chassis sitting beside a 65 Malibu chassis. I'll take a few measurements and get back to you later today.

  Mike Holleman

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    From: Z16CHEVELLEGUY at aol.com 

    To: chevelle-list at chevelles.net 

    Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 5:34 AM

    Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1965 Frame & Rearend

     

    Well I finally broke down and bought a 65 El Camino frame for my project. I looked for a convertible frame for the last 5 years and either they were too far away or too expensive. OK, I know we have been over this about 37 dozen times. I cannot seem to find my information to fit a El Camino frame under my 2 door hardtop. I wrote @ one time that the number was 3.17 inches, but I have seen anywhere from 2 to four inches. I have looked everywhere online and my last resort is to go through all my assembly books. I am not sure if I have the El Camino Length.

    What I need to know is:

    1) The difference in length between the hardtop and El Camino ?

    2) Where on the frame to take the length out of ?

    3) If you have an answer where did you get it?

    4) Galvanize Vs POR 15 vs Powder coat ?

    5) Paint my new FAB 9 housing with Hammertite vs POR 15 vs Powder coat ?

    6) Frame and housing colors ?

    7) Standard Detroit Locker Vs ARB air locker ?

     

                                                                       Thanks

                                                                       Larry (Z)

     

     

    Z16CHEVELLEGUY at AOL.com
    1965 Chevelle Malibu SS
    Collector of 1965 Chevelle parts
    Seller of none (got to finish the car first)






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