Re: [Chevelle-List] Frame question

[Wayne Kline]

Dale. In the Chevrolet/Chevelle chassis Service manual section 02, page 2, fig 2, is a Chevelle frame dimension drawing.  It use the funtion of a datum plane for vertial dimensions and body mount and locating pin holes for horizontal demensions.   From the center line of the radiator mounting hole to a locating hole  on the side of the frame at about the upper A arm gussets is 32.12 in ALL And all other dimension are the same, ALL models EXCEPT STATION WAGON & PICK-UP ( El -Camino).  This one and only variation deals with the dimension length to the rear body mount. The wheel base/lower control arm bolt location ect are the same. A body sedan,coupe & convertible 145.35 + 32.12 = 177.47 in. A body station wagon & el-camino 148.62 + 32.12 = 180.74 in. Thus the station wagone & el-camino have and extra frame length from the last rear side body mount to the end back body mount of 3.27in or 3 9/32 of an inch.     Wayne ACES 1556 TCG 186     ----- Original Message ----- From: Dale McIntosh To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 6:17 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Frame question According to the GM Parts & Accessories book, there are a total of 4 frames for 64-67 Chevelles with these notes:   3878327 � 64-66 Chevelle (exc Sta Wag., El Camino)  (Note 1,2) 3876907 � 64-66 El Camino, Sta. Wag.  (Note 1) 3893333 � 67 Chevelle (Conv.)  (Note 1) 3893335 � 67 Sta. Wag, El Camino  (Note 1)   Note 1: When using these frames on Spt. Cpe., Sta. Wag., and 1964-1966 Sedans transmission support 3931446 must be used. Note 2: When using on 4 Door Sport Sedan models it will be necessary to rework the inner portion of the Side Members to provide clearance with the longitudinal Reinforcement, welded to the underbody.   I don�t see it mentioned anywhere that 4� must be removed from any frame to fit Spt. Cpe. or Convertibles.   In 1967, ALL Chevelles, be they Malibu, 300, Wagon or Elky � all have a 115� wheelbase and exactly the same tread widths (front and rear), same overall width, and same front and rear fender overall width.  Where are the 4� cut from?   If someone has first-hand knowledge or know of a reputable website that shows Elky or station wagon frames from 64-67 have to be shortened to fit the Sport Coupe/Convertible, please direct me to it.  I�m not doubting anyone�s word as I�ve never had to swap frames but I�d like to see it in print for reference. Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709 67SS/67 Elky Dale's Place Team67 Midwest Chevelle Regionals -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 1:23 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Frame question   No john 64-67 el caminos are 4 inches longer than the coupes.                                                         Larry (z)