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Smash54

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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.
 

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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.
 
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Smash54

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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.
 

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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?.

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Smash54

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

what chevelle frame were you looking at?.

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

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70-72 a body frame
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78-88 G body frame
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And for the fun of it, 63 Buick X Frame
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Smash54

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

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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
 
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Smash54

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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.
 
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