why is it called a G body?

[sturtz60]

i just now noticed that he said studs are different i thoght he said the pattern was different

 

[billyjack]

GM's designations for different size cars were traditionally alphabetical. A-body was the Malibu, LeMans, Skylark, Cutlass size, B-body was Bonneville, LeSabre, Impala etc., C-body was Olds 98, Buick Electra, Cadillac Deville size. When the new front-drive mid- size cars were introduced in 1981, they were given the "A" designation. Since the rear-drive platform was on borrowed time at that point, the body designation for that line of vehicles was changed to "G". The simple designations of years past are now history. We have numeric designations such as GMT800 or Greek letters such as Alpha, Zeta etc.

Bill

 

[87REGALPRO]

will my car take like s-10 or camaro rims?

Yes the camaro and s-10 rims will fit(same bolt pattern). But get one of those bolt pattern tools and check b4 you invest.

 

[kornball426]

Cuz they fo gangsta's yo.

 

[sturtz60]

Cuz they fo gangsta's yo.

lol it does seem that way

 

[FE3X CLONE]

will my car take like s-10 or camaro rims?

Yes the camaro and s-10 rims will fit(same bolt pattern). But get one of those bolt pattern tools and check b4 you invest.

You have to be careful. The bolt pattern is the same so they will physically bolt on however depending on the backspacing and offset, they may hit everything.

3rd gen F-body wheels will bolt-on if you use (4) front wheels. The 4th gen wheels won't fit unless you get wheel spacers due to the backspacing.

S-10 rims I believe are pretty safe though as far as backspacing and offset.

 

[CUTLASSJESSE]

there called a G body because there so Great!!!

 

[pontiacgp]

if you go to a race track and mention G body you'll get some blank stares...to alot of racers G bodies are known as metrics

 

[sturtz60]

there called a G body because there so Great!!!

yes they are

 

[Oldsmoletick]

GM's designations for different size cars were traditionally alphabetical. A-body was the Malibu, LeMans, Skylark, Cutlass size, B-body was Bonneville, LeSabre, Impala etc., C-body was Olds 98, Buick Electra, Cadillac Deville size. When the new front-drive mid- size cars were introduced in 1981, they were given the "A" designation. Since the rear-drive platform was on borrowed time at that point, the body designation for that line of vehicles was changed to "G". The simple designations of years past are now history. We have numeric designations such as GMT800 or Greek letters such as Alpha, Zeta etc.

Bill

GM Still uses single letters for their cars; HHR = A body. Impala = W body. Malibu = Z body. corvette as always Y body. Camaro = E body

Interesting enough the new Regals are designated as G body :lol: .