Just wanted to let you know that I am the proud owner of a solid 67 full size convertible frame. The previous owner of the frame was going to restore a 67 Impala convertible so he imported a southern frame. He then decided not to go through with the project. It cost me $500, great deal!!!!
excellant price joe! conv frames are hard to come by...
427carl said
Dec 20, 2009
69 belair wrote:
excellant price joe! conv frames are hard to come by...
Didn't you pay over a grand for shipping??? (It was worth it to get a good one)
427carl said
Dec 20, 2009
67 2+2 Ragtop wrote:
Hi Carl,
Just wanted to let you know that I am the proud owner of a solid 67 full size convertible frame. The previous owner of the frame was going to restore a 67 Impala convertible so he imported a southern frame. He then decided not to go through with the project. It cost me $500, great deal!!!!
Thank you very much!
Joe.
WOW! GREAT NEWS!! no shipping! no customs! I figured 12-15 would be a good price.... Thats like a great CHRISTMAS PRESENT TO ME!! I'm excited for you! We all like a great deal (once in a while) Great to see the site, and guys can be of service... great great great love it.....C2
-- Edited by 427carl on Sunday 20th of December 2009 11:39:08 AM
2drpost said
Dec 20, 2009
427carl wrote:
69 belair wrote:
excellant price joe! conv frames are hard to come by...
Didn't you pay over a grand for shipping??? (It was worth it to get a good one)
thanks for reminding me. but it was worth it.
427carl said
Dec 20, 2009
69 belair wrote:
427carl wrote:
69 belair wrote:
excellant price joe! conv frames are hard to come by...
Didn't you pay over a grand for shipping??? (It was worth it to get a good one)
thanks for reminding me. but it was worth it.
You will often see me making the statement ("you only have to buy it once") but like your frame (no matter how much it cost) big ticket items like frames, bumper chrome, seat covers, paint are well worth their expense, and usually a once in "that car" lifetime.........
67BBSD said
Dec 20, 2009
good idea to send it out for messurements before you paint it up etc.. never konw if it needs a tug here or there
gparis7 said
Dec 20, 2009
This will make your restoration a lot easier. Great find.
68Impala said
May 3, 2010
I have a '67 Caprice frame just sitting here in my backyard next to my '68. I'm located in Phoenix AZ
oshawacliff said
May 6, 2010
I took a letter set and stamped my initials into the frame in about 4 different places. Easy to identify should it get stolen or some other form of thievery....
Check out the Metal Laundry (that's the name I remember) in Brampton, they have a tank that is about 40 feet long and ten feet deep. They did my frame many years ago, and they worked in conjunction with a body shop that sand blasted the frame after it came out of the soak. They then sprayed it with an epoxy enamel. Very hard and 25 years later still looks fantastic.
Cliff
Turn2Stone said
Jun 28, 2010
Do you still have the 67 Caprice Frame? Is it for sale? Condition/price? tks!
Turn2Stone said
Jun 28, 2010
My frame has been welded, and I would like to replace it. It is functional. but is the worst part on my car. Anymore frames out there? Any expert advice would be nice. I am assuming that a 67 Caprice frame is the same as a 67 Grande Parisienne 2 Dr. Are 67 Impalas the same? Any other pontiac models. Thanks in advance!
2drpost said
Jun 29, 2010
'67-'68 2 and 4dr frames are the same conv frames have stronger side rails, you could use one also wagon frames are a bit longer in the rear rails
not absolutely sure, but i believe the '69-'70 frames will work, '67 thru '70
67Poncho said
Jun 29, 2010
See another thread link below. We have had this disussion a few times now. Another tid bit I will add is that I put a 4-dr sedan on my '67 2+2 Rag back in '88 sometime and it still resides there to this day.
Now, before anyone disagrees with me and gives me heck, as in a previous post, in the event that a convert frame is not available, such as mine, the frame has done its purpose extremely well and I have 14,000 plus miles on it! Most of them were not flat prairie roads but Newfoundland and Labrador roads!
ya gotta admit these cars frames are famous for gettin the metal worms in them.Even the chevellles and beaumonts also.Even my 67 beaumont wagon was patched above the rear wheels.My 65 imp ss has been patched twice now and my parts 4 door impalas frame is toast. Definately the first thing to look at when buying these cars,frame change is a pretty big job.500 bucks for that frame is a screaming deal for sure!
conv frames are hard to come by...
-- Edited by 427carl on Sunday 20th of December 2009 11:39:08 AM
but it was worth it.
but like your frame (no matter how much it cost) big ticket items like frames, bumper chrome, seat covers, paint are well worth their expense, and usually a once in "that car" lifetime.........
Check out the Metal Laundry (that's the name I remember) in Brampton, they have a tank that is about 40 feet long and ten feet deep. They did my frame many years ago, and they worked in conjunction with a body shop that sand blasted the frame after it came out of the soak. They then sprayed it with an epoxy enamel. Very hard and 25 years later still looks fantastic.
Cliff
conv frames have stronger side rails, you could use one also
wagon frames are a bit longer in the rear rails
not absolutely sure, but i believe the '69-'70 frames will work, '67 thru '70
Now, before anyone disagrees with me and gives me heck, as in a previous post, in the event that a convert frame is not available, such as mine, the frame has done its purpose extremely well and I have 14,000 plus miles on it! Most of them were not flat prairie roads but Newfoundland and Labrador roads!
In a pinch and sometimes beyond... It will work!
http://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=118110&p=3&topicID=35198782
-- Edited by 67Poncho on Tuesday 29th of June 2010 09:48:03 AM
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