[Chevellejam]

Subject: Replacing 1968 2-Door Chevelle frame.
I've read several posts, but have not located an answer for this question: IF a 1968 - 1972 4-door frame IS longer, can it be shorten under the rear of front seat area by 4" and will fit my 2-door body? A local fellow who deals has dealt with Chevelle since 1980 claims he has succeeded in shortening a 4-door frame and installing it under a 2-door car, but I have doubts about his claim... can ANYONE help please confirm that modifying a 4-door frame(shortening it) will work? THANKS for any/all replies!!!

 

[LateNight72]

Yes, if shortened properly, in the correct areas, it will work. Not sure where it's longer though...

 

[Chevellejam]

The guy that told me this claims to have shortened several 4-door frame under the "seat floor pan" area...

 

[Chevellejam]

I'm trying to locate a decent frame to have galvanized... can't find any 2-door 68 - 72 frames in Upper SC. worth using... also, when a frame is galvanized...is the company suppose to chemically remove all the rust and then galvanize it or will the frame need to be sand blasted first?

 

[twotone64]

try contacing the member all_years here on the site, he has LOTS of chevelles and he is located in nebraska.

 

[Chevellejam]

Okay, do you have his number or how do I search for him?
THANKS!

 

[Xtreme70SS396]

The galvanizing process will remove all the rust, etc. No need to do anything to it first.

While your guy is shortening the frame, go to www.einstyn.com - take a look at the frame mods he's done - they are worth doing to any frame IMO.

 

[Dean]

Okay, do you have his number or how do I search for him?
THANKS!

Johns Muscle Cars & Classic Auto
3638 E Willow Rd
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 674-3147
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=...5.712891&spn=28.889498,59.765625&om=1&iwloc=A

 

[JUNK YARD DOG]

i dont see why the frame couldnt be fixed to work myself.i have a good 69 or 70 tempest frame i got for my brother 70ss.if interested send a privet message.i live in alabama though.the car i pulled it from was not wrecked.

 

[LateNight72]

Alabama to SC is not that far of a drive. You just have to cross 1 maybe 2 states