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Philippo


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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



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427carl


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A southern (U.S.A.) 65 Chevrolet frame should work   



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What other years will work?

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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!



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ken from northern Alberta

38 Willys pickup electric

39 Buick (327 with 700 r4)

66 Beaumont 4 door hardtop

69 Chevy CST pickup

1976 GMC 23'  motorhome

1994 Impala SS (temporary, according to my wife)
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65 66 only wagon are longer in the rear and rags will fit but the frame is wider



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Philippo


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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. 

 



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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!!!

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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?



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'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.

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