WHAT FRAMES CAN I USE?? 1969 Olds 88

MAGIC253 · December 27th, 2006, 05:17 PM

What frames can I use for my 1969 Olds 88. I have a 69 88 I want to do a frame off but I want to get a different frame so I could have the frame done before body is removed.
My car is not easy to find so findin a frame really isnt easy. I would like to know what I can use so possibly I can get a more common car for a frame.
A freind of mine had a 69 Lesabre (Buicks version of the Olds) he was tolds most his suspension parts from his 82 Caddy Coupe will work on his Buick. If so will the frame?
If I could use the Caddy frame that would be nice cause redoin the suspension would be alot more accessable. I would have disk brakes then.

Someone reccomended lookin at frame charts for the cars but... where do I find those?

Oldsguy · December 28th, 2006, 05:00 AM

Welcome to our site. Are you wanting to drive this thing while you restore it or just want to store the body? If it is the latter then why not set it up on some good solid jack stands in the garage and let it go at that. Do not use cinder blocks or bricks though! They do not have strong compression strength.

MAGIC253 · December 28th, 2006, 05:15 PM

Not so much of driving it on a regular basis I just would like it to be drivable till alternate frame is ready. Cause the frame and suspension may take some time doin little by little I lookin atleast a year. I may be movin within that time when I do I'll be able to drive the car. And my car is still goin to shows till I frame it off.

Oldsguy · December 29th, 2006, 04:46 AM

oh, I see then. You are going to do the frame FIRST and want a good donor. Hmmmm, I would look first at the equivalent B bodies from Pontiac and Buick, double check the frame measurements; width at crossemembers and axle, length from front to back, length from wheel to wheel, etc. There might even be a frame specialty place on the web that has that info already. I know that is what you are asking but and you have probably already searched but....

While you are at it, you might also look into going with front disc brakes. My Delta didn't have them and I am not sure if that was an option that year for the B bodies, don't think so. I am sure it can be done.

MAGIC253 · December 29th, 2006, 09:10 AM

Oh yes disk brakes will definitly be add during this process. I want to due the rear also. My year of 88 as best I cant tell alot of 455 model had disk most 350 dont. Got to have them ridin in the summer especially hill areas I smell them drum brakes sometime wondering if I'll stop LOL.
Thanks for your input.

2blu442 · January 1st, 2007, 07:28 PM

Where are you located? I'm parting out a 1968 Delta 88 with a very clean solid frame. I'm located in Medford Oregon. John

Oldsguy · January 2nd, 2007, 04:32 AM

There ya go. Ain't these kompooters neat??

December 27th, 2006, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
MAGIC253 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 20	WHAT FRAMES CAN I USE?? 1969 Olds 88 What frames can I use for my 1969 Olds 88. I have a 69 88 I want to do a frame off but I want to get a different frame so I could have the frame done before body is removed. My car is not easy to find so findin a frame really isnt easy. I would like to know what I can use so possibly I can get a more common car for a frame. A freind of mine had a 69 Lesabre (Buicks version of the Olds) he was tolds most his suspension parts from his 82 Caddy Coupe will work on his Buick. If so will the frame? If I could use the Caddy frame that would be nice cause redoin the suspension would be alot more accessable. I would have disk brakes then. Someone reccomended lookin at frame charts for the cars but... where do I find those?

December 28th, 2006, 05:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 6,619	Welcome to our site. Are you wanting to drive this thing while you restore it or just want to store the body? If it is the latter then why not set it up on some good solid jack stands in the garage and let it go at that. Do not use cinder blocks or bricks though! They do not have strong compression strength. __________________ Dan "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

December 29th, 2006, 04:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 6,619	oh, I see then. You are going to do the frame FIRST and want a good donor. Hmmmm, I would look first at the equivalent B bodies from Pontiac and Buick, double check the frame measurements; width at crossemembers and axle, length from front to back, length from wheel to wheel, etc. There might even be a frame specialty place on the web that has that info already. I know that is what you are asking but and you have probably already searched but.... While you are at it, you might also look into going with front disc brakes. My Delta didn't have them and I am not sure if that was an option that year for the B bodies, don't think so. I am sure it can be done. __________________ Dan "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

January 1st, 2007, 07:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 3,299	Where are you located? I'm parting out a 1968 Delta 88 with a very clean solid frame. I'm located in Medford Oregon. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

January 2nd, 2007, 04:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 6,619	There ya go. Ain't these kompooters neat?? __________________ Dan "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

December 28th, 2006, 05:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
MAGIC253 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 20	Not so much of driving it on a regular basis I just would like it to be drivable till alternate frame is ready. Cause the frame and suspension may take some time doin little by little I lookin atleast a year. I may be movin within that time when I do I'll be able to drive the car. And my car is still goin to shows till I frame it off.

December 29th, 2006, 09:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
MAGIC253 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 20	Oh yes disk brakes will definitly be add during this process. I want to due the rear also. My year of 88 as best I cant tell alot of 455 model had disk most 350 dont. Got to have them ridin in the summer especially hill areas I smell them drum brakes sometime wondering if I'll stop LOL. Thanks for your input.

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