Tom Lasater
Feb 26th, 00, 8:18 PM
Found a 72 Cutlass convertible for sale and the thought crossed my mind to buy it for several reasons, one being I can convert my 69 ragtop to a power top, mine is manual, and if the (chassis) frame will fit that same 69, that would be an added value. Would someone please let me know, it is greatley appreciated.
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69 SS396 69 Malibu Ragtop
70 Monte 72 El Camino
Team Chevelle Gold #33
ACES Member #02913
Chevelle Club of Michigan
Rode shotgun in the ONLY Z16 convertible made.
JeffK
Feb 26th, 00, 9:06 PM
Here's a great page on parts interchange:
The Chevelle Online Interchange Manual (http://www.angelfire.com/tx/lonestarclassics/abodyinterchange.html)
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JeffK ACES #01510
Team Chevelle Gold #72
496 EFI/Richmond 6-Speed
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Tom Lasater
Feb 27th, 00, 5:48 AM
Thanks Jeff, that tells me what I need to know! http://www.chevelles.com/forum/cool.gif
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69 SS396 69 Malibu Ragtop
70 Monte 72 El Camino
Team Chevelle Gold #33
ACES Member #02913
Chevelle Club of Michigan
Rode shotgun in the ONLY Z16 convertible made.
Wes V
Feb 27th, 00, 7:28 AM
A better resource would be the "hollander" interchange.
They have a web site and you can order one that is specific to the Chevelles for around 30 dollars (including shipping).
I've got mine on order.
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Wes. Vann
Technical Reference section
Gold Member #5
drptop70ss
Feb 27th, 00, 7:29 AM
both the frame and the power top equipment will work, sounds like a good find!
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70 chevelle ss396 conv
66 chevelle ss396 hdp/conv
55 chevy prostreet
69/71 camaros
TC member #493
RicksRag
Feb 27th, 00, 11:26 AM
What is the differences between a std. coupe frame and that of a convertible??????
I have a 69 coupe (suposedly SS) frame to sell.
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RicksRag
Stephen City, Va
TC #560
ACES #3702
drptop70ss
Feb 27th, 00, 11:55 AM
Convertible frames are fully boxed along the side rails, to strengthen and stiffen the car because of no roof to tie it all together. Conv frames are generally worth 2-3 times the price of a hardtop frame, depending on condition. FYI the SS frame is the same as a standard malibu, so no premium for an SS frame.
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70 chevelle ss396 conv
66 chevelle ss396 hdp/conv
55 chevy prostreet
69/71 camaros
TC member #493