Frame

[Smash54]

I have been looking for a malibu from about 79 can't find one. I did find one it was a CAD but didn't have the year.

 

[pontiacgp]

79 Malibu has the same frame as the rest of the G bodies. As I already posted the frame you have is not a G body frame as it has equal length front upper control arms. Another difference is the G body has 3 bolt head exposed for the steering box, the frame you have only 2 are exposed.

 

[Smash54]

79 Malibu has the same frame as the rest of the G bodies. As I already posted the frame you have is not a G body frame as it has equal length front upper control arms. Another difference is the G body has 3 bolt head exposed for the steering box, the frame you have only 2 are exposed.

What else do you think it might be I have checked Chevelle but they don't have the big cross member for the springs in the rear.

 

[pontiacgp]

What else do you think it might be I have checked Chevelle but they don't have the big cross member for the springs in the rear.

I have no idea, like I suggested measure it. The internet is filled with specs of frames

what chevelle frame were you looking at?.

 

[Smash54]

I have no idea, like I suggested measure it. The internet is filled with specs of frames

what chevelle frame were you looking at?.

You are correct the g body has a different front not straight like the chevelle

 

[81Regal]

70-72 a body frame


78-88 G body frame


And for the fun of it, 63 Buick X Frame

 

[Smash54]

70-72 a body frame
View attachment 157962

78-88 G body frame
View attachment 157963

And for the fun of it, 63 Buick X Frame
View attachment 157964

It looks like the cross over on the malibu

 

[Smash54]

Just went out and measured the rear of the frame is 51 inside and the front is 29 inside.

 

[pontiacgp]

Just went out and measured the rear of the frame is 51 inside and the front is 29 inside.

with that picture the upper is a G body upper, I guess the angle the upper was on in the other picture tricked me.. You should check the rear to see if it is a G body, a quick look at how the wheel cylinder is secured. If it's a G body rear there is a ring that holds it in place

 

[Smash54]

with that picture the upper is a G body upper, I guess the angle the upper was on in the other picture tricked me.. You should check the rear to see if it is a G body, a quick look at how the wheel cylinder is secured. If it's a G body rear there is a ring that holds it in place

I did see the steering gear also had 3 bolts through the frame. Tell me a little more about checking the rear.