Need a '68 Cutlass Convertible Frame

68droptop · April 12th, 2007, 01:39 PM

I am looking for a solid to semi-solid (repairable) frame for a 1968 Cutlass S convertible. My body and other parts are good so I only need the frame. Let me know if there is anyone who has one or a parts car for sale. Thanks

2blu442 · April 12th, 2007, 06:40 PM

Please post your city and state to let others know what part of the country your in. If you strike out on a covertible frame, the Vista Cruiser has a fully boxed frame. I wonder if you could shorten one of those and make it work for a reasonable cost? John

68droptop · April 12th, 2007, 06:54 PM

John you are correct. I live in Charleston, SC, but I am willing to work with anyone who can help either by making a trip to pick it up, or by working out a shipping arrangement.

Russell Mease

FixinIt · October 23rd, 2007, 09:26 PM

You might be interested in this link:

http://www.daves-classic-cars.com/Ca...nvertible.html

I found it during my quest for a quarter panel. I've thought about getting it myself but have nowhere to store it. Hope it helps.

19684424speedconvertible · January 29th, 2009, 01:29 PM

Wow,I cant believe the prices he wants for those cutlass`s. They look like junk. Makes my parts cars look a lot better.

OLDSRALLYE350 · January 29th, 2009, 06:39 PM

Theres one on EBAY ending in 3 hrs in SC item number 120366313327 needs some work. Price is at 250.

Cameo White · January 29th, 2009, 08:23 PM

That is right off I-55 south of Springfield IL. I went by once last summer. He doesn't sell parts--cars only (at least at that time). Who knows now, with the economy the way it is.

He had a lot of inventory. Most of it looked pretty beat up. Prices seemed high to me for the amount of work necessary. Just one man's opinion.

Run to Rund · February 4th, 2009, 09:20 AM

There is a frame in a 69 El Camino in Nevada, looks nice, but I saw on an internet site that the wheelbase is longer on the Elco than the 112" you have.

Bluevista · February 4th, 2009, 10:03 AM

Are there other years that will interchange?
Will only a Cutlass frame fit? I always wondered if another GM divisions A-body frame will exchange or be modified to work, or are they completely different?

twagor · February 4th, 2009, 10:51 PM

All GM 1968 through 1972 A body convertibles (cutlass,chevelle,lemans,skylark) will be all the same. I have been told that Station Wagon frames will also be the same. As well as El Camino frames . These will be a boxed frame. Stronger than frames used on hardtop A body cars.

slaughter442 · March 12th, 2009, 07:16 AM

68 Droptop,have you tryed Sundell Auto Shelby North Carolina (707) 434 6759 www.sundellauto.com? I was there several month back and he had 2-3 68-69 convertibles check with Eric. I also have some 68 parts if I can help let me know.

birdsandbowties · November 7th, 2009, 11:34 AM

pm sent

Bushbunny62 · November 7th, 2009, 12:20 PM

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April 12th, 2007, 01:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
68droptop Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9	Need a '68 Cutlass Convertible Frame I am looking for a solid to semi-solid (repairable) frame for a 1968 Cutlass S convertible. My body and other parts are good so I only need the frame. Let me know if there is anyone who has one or a parts car for sale. Thanks

April 12th, 2007, 06:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,261	Please post your city and state to let others know what part of the country your in. If you strike out on a covertible frame, the Vista Cruiser has a fully boxed frame. I wonder if you could shorten one of those and make it work for a reasonable cost? 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 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

April 12th, 2007, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
68droptop Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9	Thanks, I forgot John you are correct. I live in Charleston, SC, but I am willing to work with anyone who can help either by making a trip to pick it up, or by working out a shipping arrangement. Russell Mease

October 23rd, 2007, 09:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
FixinIt Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 7	You might be interested in this link: http://www.daves-classic-cars.com/Ca...nvertible.html I found it during my quest for a quarter panel. I've thought about getting it myself but have nowhere to store it. Hope it helps. __________________ Brent 68 Cutlass Convertible

January 29th, 2009, 01:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
19684424speedconvertible Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Flat Rock,Michigan Posts: 37	Wow,I cant believe the prices he wants for those cutlass`s. They look like junk. Makes my parts cars look a lot better. __________________ 1968 442 4 speed convertible (project) Other oldsmobiles I`ve owned,68 442 hardtop,68 cutlass convertible,76 442,77 442,68 delmont 88 convertible,68 98 2door hardtop,02 alero gls

January 29th, 2009, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
OLDSRALLYE350 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA Posts: 37	Theres one on EBAY ending in 3 hrs in SC item number 120366313327 needs some work. Price is at 250.

January 29th, 2009, 08:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cameo White Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 331	Re: Dave's Classic Cars That is right off I-55 south of Springfield IL. I went by once last summer. He doesn't sell parts--cars only (at least at that time). Who knows now, with the economy the way it is. He had a lot of inventory. Most of it looked pretty beat up. Prices seemed high to me for the amount of work necessary. Just one man's opinion. __________________ Current Oldsmobile: 1969 Hurst Olds Other Current Orphans: 2006 Solstice, 2004 Vue Red Line Prior Oldsmobiles: 1994 Cutlass Supreme Convertible, 1975 Cutlass Salon, 1969 442 Convertible

February 4th, 2009, 09:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Run to Rund Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 339	There is a frame in a 69 El Camino in Nevada, looks nice, but I saw on an internet site that the wheelbase is longer on the Elco than the 112" you have.

February 4th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,724	Are there other years that will interchange? Will only a Cutlass frame fit? I always wondered if another GM divisions A-body frame will exchange or be modified to work, or are they completely different?

February 4th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
twagor Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	All GM 1968 through 1972 A body convertibles (cutlass,chevelle,lemans,skylark) will be all the same. I have been told that Station Wagon frames will also be the same. As well as El Camino frames . These will be a boxed frame. Stronger than frames used on hardtop A body cars.

March 12th, 2009, 07:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
slaughter442 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 28	68 Droptop,have you tryed Sundell Auto Shelby North Carolina (707) 434 6759 www.sundellauto.com? I was there several month back and he had 2-3 68-69 convertibles check with Eric. I also have some 68 parts if I can help let me know.

November 7th, 2009, 11:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
birdsandbowties Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: milton, florida,,, the plywood state Posts: 16	pm sent

November 7th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bushbunny62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 8	frames http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Conve...Q5fAccessories http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-72...Q5fAccessories

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