OK Larry, The difference is all after the next to last body mount locations.
Everything to there measures the same. The Elky chassis has 29.25 inches center
to center between the back two mount locations. The Malibu is 26.0 inches. This
shows a 3.25 inch difference in length. The cut would be between these two
mount locations in the rear side rails of the frame. This measurement would
obviously vary slightly from frame to frame. All side to side mount
measurements were the same on both. Hope this helps and if you need more I have
the chassis here and can take pics or get more info if needed.
Mike
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 5:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1965 Frame & Rearend
Well I finally broke down and bought a 65 El Camino frame for my project. I
looked for a convertible frame for the last 5 years and either they were too
far away or too expensive. OK, I know we have been over this about 37 dozen
times. I cannot seem to find my information to fit a El Camino frame under my 2
door hardtop. I wrote @ one time that the number was 3.17 inches, but I have
seen anywhere from 2 to four inches. I have looked everywhere online and my
last resort is to go through all my assembly books. I am not sure if I have the
El Camino Length.
What I need to know is:
1) The difference in length between the hardtop and El Camino ?
2) Where on the frame to take the length out of ?
3) If you have an answer where did you get it?
4) Galvanize Vs POR 15 vs Powder coat ?
5) Paint my new FAB 9 housing with Hammertite vs POR 15 vs Powder coat ?
6) Frame and housing colors ?
7) Standard Detroit Locker Vs ARB air locker ?
Thanks
Larry (Z)
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1965 Chevelle Malibu SS
Collector of 1965 Chevelle parts
Seller of none (got to finish the car first)
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