I have never been on a forum before so please pardon any ignorance on my behalf
I have a 1965 Pontiac Laurentian four-door whose body is excellent but the frame is yuck
Does anyone know if there is something a little more modern that I can substitute the frame of?
Thank you
phil
427carl said
Sep 3, 2013
A southern (U.S.A.) 65 Chevrolet frame should work
norontcan said
Sep 3, 2013
What other years will work?
66 Grande guy said
Sep 3, 2013
I would say any 65 or 66 Canadian Pontiac or Chev frame would work except convertibles and probably wagons. (Not too sure on that) However the idea of doing a frame off on a 65 Laurention 4 door must mean you love that particular car a lot!
65wagon said
Sep 3, 2013
65 66 only wagon are longer in the rear and rags will fit but the frame is wider
Philippo said
Sep 3, 2013
Thx for your suggestions.
I do not love the car, but thought it might be fun to try a frame swap since I have never done that before.
I am now having serious second thoughts. It seems to be far more trouble than it's going to be worth
I think that I am now heavily leaning towards parting it out.
I would like to thank all for the many suggestions.
And if you need parts, let me know the body is in excellent condition. It has a straight six and powerglide.
dualquadpete said
Sep 3, 2013
YEP!! Good idea to part it out. More Door [4dr. sedan] wouldn't be worth the effort, as they don't bring any $$ to start with, just not a desirable car!!!
Pontiacanada said
Sep 3, 2013
Welcome Phil!
To get a "new" frame would probably not be cost effective in your case (around $500.00ish + transport).
Hello all
I have never been on a forum before so please pardon any ignorance on my behalf
I have a 1965 Pontiac Laurentian four-door whose body is excellent but the frame is yuck
Does anyone know if there is something a little more modern that I can substitute the frame of?
Thank you
phil
A southern (U.S.A.) 65 Chevrolet frame should work
I would say any 65 or 66 Canadian Pontiac or Chev frame would work except convertibles and probably wagons. (Not too sure on that) However the idea of doing a frame off on a 65 Laurention 4 door must mean you love that particular car a lot!
65 66 only wagon are longer in the rear and rags will fit but the frame is wider
Thx for your suggestions.
I do not love the car, but thought it might be fun to try a frame swap since I have never done that before.
I am now having serious second thoughts. It seems to be far more trouble than it's going to be worth
I think that I am now heavily leaning towards parting it out.
I would like to thank all for the many suggestions.
And if you need parts, let me know the body is in excellent condition. It has a straight six and powerglide.
Welcome Phil!
To get a "new" frame would probably not be cost effective in your case (around $500.00ish + transport).
Do you have any pictures to share of your car?