70-72 decklid interchangibility?

h-bomb · 12-03-2007, 01:38 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 · 12-03-2007, 01:43 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 · 12-03-2007, 01:45 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 · 12-03-2007, 01:48 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 · 12-03-2007, 06:05 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 · 12-03-2007, 07:15 PM

Thanks for the useful post and good info, John!

Jokers69 · 12-04-2007, 07:29 AM

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

h-bomb · 12-04-2007, 09:14 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 · 12-04-2007, 09:16 AM

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

J-(Chicago) · 12-09-2007, 06:32 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 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 853	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 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 : 12-03-2007 at 06:09 PM.*

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J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,583	H Bomb, your 70' has an evil Buick counterpart. Check it out. 7th photo down. http://buickperformance.com/buicksrough.htm __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

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12-03-2007, 01:45 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.

12-03-2007, 07:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
h-bomb Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 16	Thanks for the useful post and good info, John!

12-04-2007, 07:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jokers69 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 193	just curious, what is the difference between Group A, and the supreme?

12-04-2007, 09:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jokers69 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 193	Yeah.. I forgot they made the supreme a notchback, in 69 it was a fastback too.. In 70 they changed it.