65 cutlass frame
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Brandon, do a little research on these early A-body frames. 68 and up are 1.5 inches wider (double check that). Also the frame horns that the bumpers mount to may be different from 64-65. 64-65 frames are all over the place at least down here in the South and I bet members have some too. If it were me I would look for a 64-65 Olds A-body convertible frame or a 64-65 El Camino frame. Both of these are boxed-more rigid, great if your building a nice torquey Olds motor... Note: I believe the transmission mounting cross member is welded to the frame on these....On my 64 build I boxed and welded in mine where I could...
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'68-'72 are shorter overall, wider in the engine area for sure and use shorter REAR UPPER control arms. I'm fairly certain that even the '64-'65 F-85/Cutlass frames are not exactly the same as the 442 frames, but will fit. Check out Bro's site: https://w29.boards.net/ for detailed information on this subject.
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67 became the year the upper rear spring perch changed. So that will not work. 64-66 had the same upper rear spring perch and I found that the manual transmission versus auto is different but not enough to stop from using it.
I have two 65 frames in Oregon one manual trans and one auto trans. I would give you a very good deal on either one.
Larry
lemoldsnut@aol.com is the best way to contact me
Redmond , Oregon
541-815-4363
I have two 65 frames in Oregon one manual trans and one auto trans. I would give you a very good deal on either one.
Larry
lemoldsnut@aol.com is the best way to contact me
Redmond , Oregon
541-815-4363
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Brandon, if you keep striking out you might get a shipping quote. I shipped a 1964 Convertible frame to the East Coast a few years ago. The buyer arranged the shipping, I don't remember the amount but at the time I was surprised how cheap he got it. You could get a quote online with Fastenal or U-ship with no costs. Just a thought...
John
John
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I had a customer that bought two cranks from me. He didn't like the quote that he got from them, so I cut a pallet down and sent in a request. After not hearing back for several days, I called and was told that they have stopped shipping due to the virus. The worst part is he has a Fedex account but they want the cranks individually boxed. What a pita!
Last edited by ROCKETMAN269V; March 28th, 2020 at 08:33 AM. Reason: additional info
#16
I had contacted Fastenal to ship a 64 Cutlass Convertible frame and they stated to big to ship. Still looking for other options to have one shipped at a reasonable cost. Any suggestions would be great. From Indiana to Florida
#17
My biggest dilemma with shipping one is the fact that I’ve looked at six of them that people said we’re good and none of them were. Not that I don’t trust you guys but this is not an easy task putting a frame under a car and I hate to keep buying them when they’re no good I’d really like to see it in person before I buy it.Thanks for all the help Brandon
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66 442 Frame
[QUOTE=brandon reynolds;1236502]Still looking for a 64-66 frame in the northeast[ I have a 66' 442 frame in Cobleskill NY 12043.Bought it for a 66' Chevelle thinking it was the same,it is not.The Chevelle frame horns come straight out,the 442 frame horns come straight out just for a bit,then kick to the outside of the car several inches,then come forward again.Can send some pics,pretty nice frame.$700 picked up.
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