chevelle frame interchange question??

[scott s]

my buddy needs a frame for his 72 chevelle will a 70 monte carlo frame work???

[StriperSS]

I don't believe so. If you open the hood on a Monte Carlo, you'll see the engine sits much farther back. The fan shroud almost looks like a playground tunnel.

[Dog427435]

Hollander manual shows a 70 Monte frame will not work.

It shows these will -
'68-'72 Buick Special conv
'69 Buick Special 2 dr exc GS400 2dr ht
'71-'72 Buick Special 2 dr sdn & ht - exc 455"
'68-'70 Chevelle 2 dr exc El camino
'71-'72 Chevelle 2 dr ht & conv
'68-'70 Olds F-85 conv
'69 Olds F-85 2 dr
'71-'72 Olds F-85 2 dr
'68 Tempest conv
'69 Tempest 2 dr
'70-71 Tempest 2dr sdn & ht exc 455
'71 Tempest conv exc 455
'72 Tempest 2 dr exc 455

[scott s]

THANKS GUYS...

[3macs1]

Don't have a book to check any more but I seem to remember a 4 inch difference in length and that a 4door chevelle and Monte may be the same but not two door.That is only off the top of my old head which is not like is used to be.

[wheelhop]

Any frame from a 68 to 72 A body will work. Chevelle, LeMans, Olds, etc.
I've got a spare frame if he needs one. Send me a pm

[PeteLeathersac]

Unless your aiming for show points, keep your eyes peeled for the stronger 442/rag boxed frames..
And isn't it the extended length in the frame horns what makes the Gran Prix/Monte' ones wrong...remember those deep rad shrouds?.

~ Pete

[Rainer]

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And isn't it the extended length in the frame horns what makes the Gran Prix/Monte' ones wrong...remember those deep rad shrouds?.

~ Pete


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Pete - its that as well as a stretched section from the firewall to the engine crossmember. Montes have a spacer between the firewall and wheelhouse, and the motor mount brackets are set back further on the crossmember compared to a Chevelle.