lmanc2222

Would someone please explain the difference beyween the "B" Carline and "G" Carline?
Would anyone be able to please help me locate a rh headlight door?

The Stickman

The B-Bodies are the fullsize rear wheel drive cars and wagons from 1977-1996 with a body change in 1991. The G-Bodies are the smaller sedans. I don't know all the years for those but they are also rear wheel drive. Your 1987 Cutlass Cruiser is front wheel drive. Not sure which platform it is.

joe_padavano

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...platforms.html

As for your headlight door, what car? If it's the 87 Cutlass Cruiser in your title, then it's neither B-body nor G-body. That is an A-body car. Those cars are virtually unsupported in the reproduction aftermarket, so your only choice is good used parts from a wrecking yard.

lmanc2222

Hi Joe!
I just picked up a shop manual for a '87 custom cruiser and a few others which I can't remember right now. It seems I can use this for my Cutlass Cruiser but it depends if it's a "B" or "G" carline. Can I not use this manual if my car is a "A" carline? What should I know about the differences between the carlines? What is a "carline"? Where can I read up on this so I don't have to bother you?

'Cutlass Cruiser' is applied to right and left fenders in chrome raised letters. Below that is the international array of flags.

Whoops, Joe!
I just now found your July 14, 2009 post. Is this the info I'm looking for?

lmanc2222

Thank you for your help Mr. Stickman. It is getting clearer now.

joe_padavano

Yes, specifically this part:

As I said above, your car is a front wheel drive A-body car line. The Cutlass Cruiser is based on the Cutlass Ciera model. The manual you bought is not the correct one and contains nothing that will help you. The B-body and G-body cars were rear wheel drive. Sorry. There is a completely separate manual for the 1987 Ciera line.