Yes, a good ragtop frame would fit the HT just fine. Even a little more rigid as well.

Yes. I'm hoping the one Clint has in mind is available and in good shape.

Then the only concern will be how to get it back to Ontario. Working on some possibilities.

Regards, Scott (LandShark ...)

seventy2plus2 wrote:

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I had the frame from the 70 Parisienne convertible advertised on kijiji in 2019. A guy down by Fort Erie was interested in putting it under his 67 or 68 Chevrolet hardtop. I think I got $300 for the frame, and he found a trucking company to pick it up at my place in Calgary and deliver it to him, I think that cost $800.

I think I know where there's a good 68 Parisienne convertible frame if that's something you'd be interested in. The frame rails on the convertible are 1" wider at the bottom, so the crossmember needs to be 2" narrower. I think I have a turbo 400 crossmember for a convertible.

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I HAVE FOUND A FRAME !!

Can you tell I'm excited ? Clint (seventy2plus2) came through and found me an excellent 68 convertible frame that he has graciously dragged out of a farmers field and
prepped for me for shipping to Ontario. Thanks a million Clint. He even took some minor injuries (a few stitches) to get it onto a trailer for a quick trip to Calgary.

So, my next question to the group is, does anyone know of a reliable, affordable shipping option to get it to Ontario ?

I opened a profile on USHIP and the quotes that came back were ridiculous. Clint suggested Blairco Transport, Inc. out of BC and I've sent them a message, but won't hear
from them until Monday.

Just throwing it out there, if anyone else can recommend a shipping option for me.

Regards, Scott (LandShark ...)

I thought I'd toss these in.  First photo shows us (my friend Ken) in the middle of a field, with the frame loaded into a u-haul trailer - note the height of the tall grass.  The frame still has the front steering, suspension & brakes on it (less the steering box & brake drums).   Once home I removed the stuff that was just adding to the shipping weight, so it's ready to go.

I haven't updated in quite a while, but I am seeing some progress now.

I received the frame from Alberta last fall and did some small repairs and then painted it with POR15. Great stuff.
The body shop just started the process of separating the body from the frame and will shortly start moving everything over the the new frame.

While taking off the front inner and outer fenders, it was determined that new inners were required.

I'm going to assume, but wanted some confirmation, that the inner fenders will be the same as a 68 Impala ?  Any opinions ?

Anyway, here are a few pictures. Many more to come.

Regards, Scott (LandShark ...)

LandShark68_2+2 wrote:

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I'm going to assume, but wanted some confirmation, that the inner fenders will be the same as a 68 Impala ?  Any opinions ?

Anyway, here are a few pictures. Many more to come.

 

Regards, Scott (LandShark ...)

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 3404120 and 3404119 right and left inner fender part numbers appear to be unique to 68 Canadian Pontiac B body according to the GM parts book. 

But with that said, we know something as trivial as a little tab that can be added or removed will make it a different part number so with that said it's not impossible that Chevy inners can be made to work.