Cutlass and Monte parts interchange

[DrRansom442]

Re: g-body

Here's what I see, the monte carlo and the grand prix have almost the same body lines after 1981.The regal and the cutlass had almost the same body lines this same years, which I think, 1981 to 1988. The year models before that like the 1978 to 1980, I'd have to study a little more, and the malibu was a whole other story. But I have seen the nose from a monte ss on a malibu and on the el camino. The front fenders from the regal and the cutlass are the same.

Better take a closer look at those fenders ... wheel opennings are VERY different. Only the doors are the same Cutlass/Regal ... now the fenders WILL fit, if you want a Regal hood and nose on a Cutlass

 

[outsider_27]

Basically what I'm wondering is the actual shell of the car the same, the unibody? And are these cars unibodies? I haven't even got under my cutlass to see if it has a full frame yet.

The frame on the gbody is the same for all, but the cosmetic parts are unique to each for the most part. And yes, they are full frame cars.

 

[85 Cutlass Brougham]

G bodies are NOT unibody cars. They are body on frame cars. The frames are the same except that the trucks are longer in wheelbase, and I think the wagons are too. The suspension parts interchange, for the most part, with an exception of some parts on 1978 models.

 

[Blake442]

G bodies are NOT unibody cars. They are body on frame cars. The frames are the same except that the trucks are longer in wheelbase, and I think the wagons are too. The suspension parts interchange, for the most part, with an exception of some parts on 1978 models.

The El Camino is the only one with a longer wheelbase, 117" I believe...
Coupes, sedans, and wagons all have the same 108.1" wheelbase.

 

[utfan01ss]

Well I'm glad it's a full frame car, especially for drag racing. Now on a side not does anyone have any pictures of the cars from below? Suspension, frame and driveline? I still haven't seen my car in person yet, been gone for six months on a business trip but I'd like to get an idea of what kind of suspension these cars have so I can begin ordering parts. I'm sure these cars can't be made to handle as good as an f-body but what are some easy upgrades to tighten the suspension up? Shocks, springs?