Different gbody frame length

[Bdavis]

Good day I have a 1980 Malibu in which installed a 1981-87 cutlass frame because my original frame was damaged in an accident and the only issue i have is that my front bumper sticks out a few inches from the grille leaving a big gap. I read that the cutlass frame is slightly longer because maybe a 200 r4 trans but do anyone have any suggestions to properly bring my bumper in closer to factory specs?

 

[lilbowtie]

G Body frame Interchangeability for 2 door and 4 door swap

I've searched and have found many contradicting answers. To start, I would only like to discuss the difference in the front frame horn section. I realize we can compress the 5 mph shock or lengthen the frame horn by cutting and welding. There also appears to be different 5 mph shocks.It would be...

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[blk7gxn]

There goes that "cookie cutter" saying out the window G bodies always get accused of being

 

[GP403]

I've heard it both ways, that the frames are different, or that the frames are the same and the bumper shocks are different. 🤷‍♂️ Is it just a matter of missing filler panels or ? Photos might help.

 

[blk7gxn]

I've heard it both ways, that the frames are different, or that the frames are the same and the bumper shocks are different. 🤷‍♂️ Is it just a matter of missing filler panels or ? Photos might help.

I was always under the presumption that the frames were the same in all G's until you got into the wagons and El Camino's, where the rear horns were different for sure on those...

 

[Ribbedroof]

Some of the BOP cars have slightly longer front frame ends

These are Malibu on top, Cutlass on bottom

Really needs to be a frame sticky somewhere.......

 

[blk7gxn]

Some of the BOP cars have slightly longer front frame ends

These are Malibu on top, Cutlass on bottom

Really needs to be a frame sticky somewhere.......

Thanks for posting up! You have the proof right there! Learn something new everyday. This is what I love about this forum....

 

[Bdavis]

Do you have any suggestions about the bumper issue that I have ?

 

[fleming442]

Lose the bumper shocks, and make custom mounts.

 

[blk7gxn]

Do you have any suggestions about the bumper issue that I have ?

As Fleming stated, there are places that make the aluminum NON shock, solid brackets, perhaps at your request they can make them to the short length that you desire.