Malibu frame replacement

[bignick]

hey guys i have a 78 malibu and i am looking for another frame. i have found one but dont quite know if it will work or not.
here is what the ad says. 81-87 G-Body Frame Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevy Monte Carlo. Price is $400 for the frame NOT POWDER COATED.

do you guys know if this will work or not. will greatly appreciate any help. thanks

 

[DRIVEN]

From the description I would say yes. El Camino frames are longer (and maybe wagons?). The rest are the same.

 

[Ribbedroof]

It's approx 3" longer in front than the Malibu frame. Ahead of the forward body mount to the bumper absorber mount tabs. Some have said that if you drill the bumper shocks, depressurize them, and collapse them they are close to same overall length....but you'll lose that minor bump protection

Wagon frames are the same length, but rearmost body mount tabs differ from sedan and coupe version.

Camino frames are ~ 9" longer

 

[DRIVEN]

Wagon frames are the same length, but rearmost body mount tabs differ from sedan and coupe version.

So that's the difference. Over the years I've seen people say they are the same as coupes/sedans and I've seen people say they're different but not say why. I've also seen guys (falsely) say they were longer. Makes sense now coming from someone who'd actually know. Thanks.

 

[Longroof79]

Depending on where you're located, here's a guy selling a few various G-body frames. You might want to disclose where in the country you're located.
http://www.maliburacing.com/forum/viewt ... 0&t=116685

 

[pontiacgp]

Wagon frames are the same length, but rearmost body mount tabs differ from sedan and coupe version.

So that's the difference. Over the years I've seen people say they are the same as coupes/sedans and I've seen people say they're different but not say why. I've also seen guys (falsely) say they were longer. Makes sense now coming from someone who'd actually know. Thanks.

I picked up a perch for someone who was using a sedan frame under a wagon and needed it for the right side. On the right rail there is a perch like the one on the left side. The second hole from the end of the left rear rail is in the wrong location but a new hole can be located in the right location on the rail for the body mount. This isn't my picture, I borrowed it from another thread...