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PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 2:11 pm    Post subject: Lets talk A-Body Frames ! Reply with quote

Hello and Happy Holidays to all!
So I got a deal on my Custom S convertible, and am finding cover ups ....bondo in the frame.
I am aware that convertibles have the boxed frame and and the sedans are not.
Now Hellwig's frame FX is a stiffening kit for the Chevelle for under $400.00 at Summit, and a good A-Body sedan frame is about $2000.00 less than a convertible.
I have good welding skills and I can keep driving the car till I want to swap the body when time is right (cold cleveland winter)
Question CAN it work ???
I did call Hellwig But the Tech is off till Monday

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 5:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Update....The Hellwig tech and I talked today.

He agreed that a hardtop frame with their kit welded on would be stronger than a stock ragtop frame.
FYI for you ragtop owners !

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:56 pm    Post subject: Frames Reply with quote

That's good to know. Stronger than a convertible frame... super. Assume the tech told you the Chevelle frame kit will work on the Tempest frame.

Great looking car too!

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes,
It will fit all 68-72 GM A-Body frames.
The fellow who came up with the design did it on his Chevelle frame.
There are some great pictures on their site.

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