Hi I am new to the Chevelle messageboards. I have just purchased a 70' Chevelle Malibu from a gentlemen that didn't want to have anything to do with it since he didn't have the time or money to put into it.

I am doing a frame off restoration since that is the only correct way to go when re-doing a muscle car. I also purchased an 84' Camaro Z/28 that was hit in the door post and bought it from an old lady for a nice price. 25,000 original miles and ran like a champ.

So what I am trying to get to is that, I am afraid that my Chevelle frame is on ends and knees and if it is posisble to transfer the body onto the Camaro frame...?

I was wondering if the frames on both are the same frames. I know Chevy has used the same frames for years but not quite sure if it will match up.

I am a young rookie Chevy lover of 22 years of age and just want to come closely correct as possible. Thank you Team Chevelle.

Hi I am new to the Chevelle messageboards. I have just purchased a 70' Chevelle Malibu from a gentlemen that didn't want to have anything to do with it since he didn't have the time or money to put into it.

I am doing a frame off restoration since that is the only correct way to go when re-doing a muscle car. I also purchased an 84' Camaro Z/28 that was hit in the door post and bought it from an old lady for a nice price. 25,000 original miles and ran like a champ.

So what I am trying to get to is that, I am afraid that my Chevelle frame is on ends and knees and if it is posisble to transfer the body onto the Camaro frame...?

I was wondering if the frames on both are the same frames. I know Chevy has used the same frames for years but not quite sure if it will match up.

I am a young rookie Chevy lover of 22 years of age and just want to come closely correct as possible. Thank you Team Chevelle.

So what I am trying to get to is that, I am afraid that my Chevelle frame is on ends and knees and if it is posisble to transfer the body onto the Camaro frame...?.


First - welcome aboard. Second - Nope.


I was wondering if the frames on both are the same frames. I know Chevy has used the same frames for years but not quite sure if it will match up.

68-72 GM A body, not limited to Chevelles only.



I am a young rookie Chevy lover of 22 years of age and just want to come closely correct as possible. Thank you Team Chevelle.

If you want as correct as possible, you're looking for a 70 GM A body frame.

stick around, you'll learn a ton. Check out the "search" feature and plug away. You'll come up with more information on most any topic than you can imagine. It will be enough to answer your questions or shed light on a subject and you can ask specifics or for clarification by posting. I still spend hours on occasion reading through the archives.

No. Your Chevelle has a full frame under it and your Camaro has a SUB-FRAME, meaning that the frame on your Camaro ends a little past the firewall.

Thanks 66ChevellePost. :)

Thanks and I am sure I will. :)

Here is a picture of my car when I first got it and pulled it to my house.

http://myspace-941.vo.llnwd.net/00495/14/93/495813941_l.jpg

Hi I am new to the Chevelle messageboards. I have just purchased a 70' Chevelle Malibu from a gentlemen that didn't want to have anything to do with it since he didn't have the time or money to put into it.

I am doing a frame off restoration since that is the only correct way to go when re-doing a muscle car. I also purchased an 84' Camaro Z/28 that was hit in the door post and bought it from an old lady for a nice price. 25,000 original miles and ran like a champ.

So what I am trying to get to is that, I am afraid that my Chevelle frame is on ends and knees and if it is posisble to transfer the body onto the Camaro frame...?

I was wondering if the frames on both are the same frames. I know Chevy has used the same frames for years but not quite sure if it will match up.

I am a young rookie Chevy lover of 22 years of age and just want to come closely correct as possible. Thank you Team Chevelle.
A 84 camaro does not have a frame it is a unitized body crossmember only.

I failed to ask - What leads you to believe that the current frame is not solid enough to use?

First - welcome aboard.


68-72 GM A body, not limited to Chevelles only.

If you want as correct as possible, you're looking for a 70 GM A body frame.


Welcome... Just thought I'd clarify Beaux's data...

68-72 GM A-Body 2-door cars (4-doors and El Caminos have a different wheelbase, and therefore a different frame)...

I have just purchased a 70' Chevelle Malibu from a gentlemen that didn't want to have anything to do with it since he didn't have the time or money to put into it.

I am doing a frame off restoration since that is the only correct way to go when re-doing a muscle car.

First, a 1970 Malibu is NOT a Musclecar (unless its a "Malibu 400"). IMO, at a minimum, a "Musclecar" is something that at least came from the factory as a performance variant of the base car...:p

Secondly, "frame off" isn't always needed. There really isn't a "correct" way to go, its up to the individual and the car... But if the car needs alot of work, it could be better to pull the body off the frame...

This is a great site for information and help with you Chevelle...

You might want to modify your profile to include where you live... You might meet some local members, maybe even someone who can "tutor" you on your frame off...

Welcome... Just thought I'd clarify Beaux's data...

68-72 GM A-Body 2-door cars (4-doors and El Caminos have a different wheelbase, and therefore a different frame)...





Thanks, big guy. :thumbsup: