Hey all -

I've come across a couple ebay listings now where the seller has mentioned that their Chevelle is a true SS because there is an area just in front of the rear wheel where the frame is boxed. And supposedly this was only done on SS cars. The years in question seem to be 68 and up. Anyone heard of this before, or have any insight they can share with us? Pics would be great!
Thanks!

I assume they are talking about the trailing arms, which on a SS were boxed.

No, the boxed arms are a well-known feature. This is supposedly on the frame itself.

Sounds like a good selling point if you believe it. ;)

LK

nope
there is no difference
sounds like another one of those
feed them the bs line and see if they bite sales pitches

oh and if they were talking about the lower control arms and/or the frame stiffening braces
that was an option that could be purchased for all the cars - I think
F-41
I have seen this on a 70 that appeared to be stock - and it was a 350 car
but I could be wrong

As far as the frames being boxed, actually they are boxed a couple feet in front of the back wheels, then up and over the rear wheels, but it's not unique to the SS. All hard tops were the same.

Also, no 68's got boxed control arms/sway bar, and from what I understand not a whole lot of 69's got em either??

All the frames are boxed up to the body mounts in front of the rear wheels.
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/frame3.jpg

"Boxed" frames on convertibles........but I think its 'any' vert, not just SS. They also have an 'extra' body/frame cushion under the firewall that's not used on the other body styles.

And El Camino's....