70-72 decklid interchangibility?

h-bomb · December 3rd, 2007, 02:38 PM

Which body style's trunk lid fits a 1970 Cutlass S hardtop? Will the Supreme/convertible type fit? How about a four door? Or am I limited to finding a good used one from a hardtop or Sport Coupe?

kevinkpk · December 3rd, 2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by h-bomb

Which body style's trunk lid fits a 1970 Cutlass S hardtop? Will the Supreme/convertible type fit? How about a four door? Or am I limited to finding a good used one from a hardtop or Sport Coupe?

That is an A body style, my listing is the convertible is also listed as an A body style, and the 4 door, least what I have <~ disclaimer

h-bomb · December 3rd, 2007, 02:45 PM

I realize they're all A-bodies, but you can't put Supreme or convertible quarter panels on a hardtop. That's why I'm asking if the decklids are different.

Chevelles are also A-bodies, but you can't swap sheetmetal at random with a Cutlass.

kevinkpk · December 3rd, 2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by h-bomb

I realize they're all A-bodies, but you can't put Supreme or convertible quarter panels on a hardtop. That's why I'm asking if the decklids are different.

Chevelles are also A-bodies, but you can't swap sheetmetal at random with a Cutlass.

Ok, so thats why you asked about trunk lids? I dunno, you want info about quarter panels, just ask, I was responding to a trunk lid.

2blu442 · December 3rd, 2007, 07:05 PM

The three different deck lids or trunk lids for 1970-72 were: 1) Cutlass S and F85 & 442 hardtop or post cars, 2) Cutlass Supreme, 3) Cutlass convertible & Cutlass 4 door. So you will need to find one from the first group, the Supreme and 4 door won't work. John

h-bomb · December 3rd, 2007, 08:15 PM

Thanks for the useful post and good info, John!

Jokers69 · December 4th, 2007, 08:29 AM

just curious, what is the difference between Group A, and the supreme?

h-bomb · December 4th, 2007, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jokers69

just curious, what is the difference between Group A, and the supreme?

Group A is the "fastback" body, like my car. The Supreme was the notchback body.

Jokers69 · December 4th, 2007, 10:16 AM

Yeah.. I forgot they made the supreme a notchback, in 69 it was a fastback too.. In 70 they changed it.

J-(Chicago) · December 9th, 2007, 07:32 AM

H Bomb, your 70' has an evil Buick counterpart. Check it out. 7th photo down.
http://buickperformance.com/buicksrough.htm

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2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,256	Deck Lids The three different deck lids or trunk lids for 1970-72 were: 1) Cutlass S and F85 & 442 hardtop or post cars, 2) Cutlass Supreme, 3) Cutlass convertible & Cutlass 4 door. So you will need to find one from the first group, the Supreme and 4 door won't work. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Chevy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished! Last edited by 2blu442; December 3rd, 2007 at 07:09 PM..*

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December 3rd, 2007, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
h-bomb Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 16	I realize they're all A-bodies, but you can't put Supreme or convertible quarter panels on a hardtop. That's why I'm asking if the decklids are different. Chevelles are also A-bodies, but you can't swap sheetmetal at random with a Cutlass.

December 3rd, 2007, 08:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
h-bomb Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 16	Thanks for the useful post and good info, John!

December 4th, 2007, 08:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jokers69 Senior Moment Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 260	just curious, what is the difference between Group A, and the supreme?

December 4th, 2007, 10:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jokers69 Senior Moment Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 260	Yeah.. I forgot they made the supreme a notchback, in 69 it was a fastback too.. In 70 they changed it.