John is correct - that's why 'verts have always been called "wiggle wagons" in Detroit. The most notorious was when the F body 'vert was built by American Sunroof (ASC). They took production hardtops and cut the roof off and installed a ragtop without doing any stiffening work. I think ASC did this to BMW's, too, but they did quite a lot more structural work.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Monday, November 25, 2002 10:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Frame question Whether the frame is boxed or C-channel has nothing at all to do with how it will fit. The person who said that is just blowing smoke. The boxed frame is used on the El Camino because it does not have the same amount of support from the roof as a coupe or sedan. Convertibles also got boxed frames for the same reason. Keep in mind that a boxed frame is much heavier. John Nasta -----Original Message----- Thanks to everyone for helping me with my 70 Chevelle frame question. I will keep looking for a good used one. If I understand it correctly, any two-door A-body frame will work from 68-72 (hopefully without modifications). Anybody know what a fair price would be? I live in Arizona. P.S. While looking for my frame, I've been finding more stuff for my fathers 66 Chevelle SS. I had a guy tell me that he had a 66 "Box" frame that would fit my dad's Chevelle. He said it came off of a 66 Elky but would work fine. He also told me that my dad's frame is a "C" frame so the box would fit better. Something doesn't seem right. Can anybody tell me if this is true because the frame is straight, rust-free, and $500.00. Thanks again, Steve ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
