lala5818

The frame on my cutlass is pretty messed up. I'm looking for a new straight one, or one that fixable. Any ideas?

Loaded68W34

How nice are the inner boxed sections on the side rails. I have done a few chevelle convertibles with rusted out frames. I used nice hard top frames, cut the boxed sections out of the bad frames (repaired them if necessary) and welded them into the hard top frame. It can be a lot of work, but you can usually find a nice hard top frame much easier (and a lot cheaper) than a good convertible frame. If you go this route you may even be able to find a rusted out shell of a two door hard top on a usable frame and buy the whole car for less than someone wants for a bare frame. (I have done this too). It is all cost vs. labor. If you are willing to pay upwards of $2500 - $3000 for a nice convertible frame I am sure you will find one. If you look hard enough for a hard top frame, you might be able to find one in the $500 - $700 range. You may also be able to take your frame to a shop and have it straightened. How bad is the damage? Where on the frame is the damage?

tkcutlass

Where are you located?
I have a set of front rails.

lala5818

I'm in north Texas. North of Dallas.

lala5818

Any idea what other vehicle's have interchangeable frames?

tkcutlass

68-72 GM A-body
very far away but https://providence.craigslist.org/pt...259998095.html for HT
or https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/pt...267147920.html for convertible

442crzy

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