69 olds 98 interchange

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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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69 olds 98 interchange

hi guys ....i need to know what body group my car is and also what cars have the same frame that can interchange with it. its a 69 olds 98 4dr luxury sedan and it has disc brakes in front

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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 03:19 AM
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It's a C-body, which is essentially the same as a B-body, but a couple of inches longer and with different rear-end body features.

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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 04:59 AM
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Thanks for yo reply... Would u happen to kno what frames are able to interchange?
Old Oct 2, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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The only frames that interchange are 65-70 Olds 98 and Buick Electra. Not sure if the Caddy has the same wheelbase. Of course the body style needs to be the same (HT vs. convert, for example).
Old Oct 2, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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To flesh out what Joe and I have said, the 98 and the Electra were both C-bodies and rode on a 127" wheelbase, while all of the other full-sizes (B-bodies), such as the 88, Catalina, Impala, etc., were 124".
Only the 127" frame will interchange.
This also affects exchanging some other non-obvious parts, such as rear doors.

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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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I have a fairly good used frame from from a '68 98 LS 4dr, in mid-MI

was a car that wintered in florida, died of a front end [sheet metal only- no frame damage] crash, not rust.

if only your location were specified...
Old Oct 5, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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