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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2014 5:39 pm    Post subject: will a 68 gto frame fit on a 72 chevelle? Reply with quote

Hey need some help quick will a 68 gto frame fit on a 72 body? chevelle?

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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2014 7:02 pm    Post subject: Frame Swap Reply with quote

You may be lucky... I say "maybe."

The Hollander Interchange Manual shows a 1968 Tempest CONVERTIBLE as the only '68 frame that will fit the '72 Chevelle.

Now I find that strange as we all seem to know that the only difference between a convert frame and hardtop or sedan was extra support in the center section.

Lots of other makes and years will also fit, even the non-convert ones. The '69 hardtop and sedan frames show a direct fit. Makes you wonder what changed about the 2-door frames between 1968 and '69.

The GTO Restoration Guide only states that the 1968 convertible frame was boxed for rigidity. It doesn't mention any other differences. Looks like the '72 Chevelle had a stronger frame (ie: convertible-like) than the '68 Tempest (GTO).

So it looks like it should probably fit, but I sure would check if you can see any differences. Check all mount locations, pull some measurements, and see if you might want to add some boxing to the '68 frame just to be safer.

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