I did post that awhile back. The only difference is the distance between the last two body mount positions in the rear. 3.25 inches. By shortening the frame rails 3.25 inches the elky chassis will bolt up to the Chevelle body. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: William Piper To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:57 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1965 Frame & Rearend
Mike, I'm interested in the difference between the two frames as well. Have you be able to get the measurements. I have an El Camino frame that I would like to put under a hardtop because the frame is stronger. Thanks, Tom -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Holleman Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 8:49 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1965 Frame & Rearend Larry, I just happen to have a 65 El Camino chassis sitting beside a 65 Malibu chassis. I'll take a few measurements and get back to you later today. Mike Holleman ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net 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) [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS Collector of 1965 Chevelle parts Seller of none (got to finish the car first) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.11/1368 - Release Date: 4/9/2008 4:20 PM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.3/1393 - Release Date: 4/23/2008 8:12 AM
