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. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316)
Re: [Chevelle-list] 1965 Frame Rearend
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 - 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
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
[Chevelle-list] Offset control arm shafts
I'm working on a '67 SS. Initial alignment angles were -1/4 degree camber and -3 degrees caster on both sides. There were no shims in the front arm bolt and about 1/4~5/16 shim stack on the rear bolt. All of the control arm bushings are worn out and will be replaced, along with the ball joints. I'd like to get some positive caster in the car, and I was wondering if the offset shafts will give you caster gain as well as fixing camber? I'm OK with 0~1/4 degree camber, but more caster will help stabilize the steering. TIA, BillL
Re: [Chevelle-list] 1965 Frame Rearend
On your colors if you have a place that you can have it done.powdercoat all the way!! For your frame I have always been a fan of gloss black just for the fact it is easier to clean up (slick surface) and the same goes for the housing. Just my 2 cents, the beauty part of all this is choose the colors and type that suits you. Its almost like its your car or something :) Anyway good luck and let us know how the swap goes. Josh Campbell 66 SS 396 (Black on the rotisseree, 1st car never part with it) 66 SS 396 (Red got it on a trade I only wanted the steering wheel) 87 Monte Carlo SS (The modern Chevelle especially when you add the right stuff) 71 Malibu (Something new to blow my money on) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
