Is the frame on an early (pre 68) nova four door the same as a two door?

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Mark "THE DUDE" Skoch
1971 Malibu
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There is no "frame" on 67 and older Nova's.

The companies that market conversion front suspensions (Heidt's and Chassisworks) market a different set up for 62 through 65 and the 66/67 cars. I don't know what the difference is.

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Wes. Vann
Technical Reference section
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Thanks for the reply Wes. I was just wondering because we have a couple of old 4-door novas (they are the 67 and older bodies, I just can't remember the exact year) and my father and I were thinking about making one into a drag car. I just wasn't sure about parts compatibilty with the 2 doors. I know the front subframe is just a bolt in and shouldn't be any different from the 2 and 4 doors.

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Mark "THE DUDE" Skoch
1971 Malibu
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Mark. I do not know about the older ones, but a lot of circle track guys have replaced the front frame on the 68+ with a clip out of a camaro. This gives you the disc brakes and all, and is a direct bolt in.

Here you go:
1966: http://www.classicnovas.net/brochure/66nv-10.jpg
1967: http://www.classicnovas.net/brochure/67nv-13.jpg


This shows the dimensions of all chassis and lengths. There all unibody chassis.

Bcice is right, 68-72 will interchange with 67-69 camaro parts. The 62-67 however will not.

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Brad Guichard
1966 Nova Super Sport 388 Th350
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1966 Chevelle 350 TH350
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1957 Chevy 210 ZZ4 700R4 Ford 9" 3.89
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