64 frames are stand alone, 65 & 66 are the same and 67 are stand alone from a purity point. But all share the same measurements.They can all be made to interchange. Read on. In 65 with the addition of big blocks GM had to add a small indent into the front cross member to facilitate changing the starter without having to raise the motor. The 67 with a "progressive ( tapered ) " rear spring has a different top socket than the other years. Also convertibles and el caminos are boxed in the center section. Coupes and station wagons have a "C" shaped center section. Station wagon and El caminos are 3.xx inches longer than the coupes and convertibles. The good news is that the extra 3.xx inches is at the rear between the outside mount behind the rear axle and back cross member. So yes an el camino can be used under a coupe with only a small revision. It will be heavier but stronger. And this isn't a bad idea with some of the extra muscle some guys add. If you use a 67 under a 64 thru 66 then you must also use 67 rear springs. The convertible hutilizes more mounting points but these points are on all frames. Sorry for the long winded answer but before you rush out and buy something research it thoroughly. Research is cheaper than parts that don't fit. >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 66 Chevelle SS frame question Date: Fri, 20 >Sep 2002 11:37:42 EDT > >Chad: >not completely the case. yes the el camino frame will work but you need to >cut 4 inches out of the back section. also the station wagon is the same >length. the convertible frame is the same length as the hardtop. the nice >thing about either the el camino, station wagon or convertible is that the >frame is boxed. 64-65 are the same, 66-67 are the same and 68-72 are the >same. Also any other "A" body frame will work. > Larry (z)
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