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#166988 - 03/03/10 05:30 PM 65/66 frame
Mel Goddard Offline
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where are the 65/66 full size frames prone to rust out ?

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#167012 - 03/03/10 07:34 PM Re: 65/66 frame [Re: Mel Goddard]
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In the rear where the rear contol arms attach and in the front right behind the suspension.
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#167024 - 03/04/10 01:58 AM Re: 65/66 frame [Re: Chev Nut]
John 348/340HP Offline

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67 and 68 frames were not much better
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#167096 - 03/04/10 06:23 PM Re: 65/66 frame [Re: Mel Goddard]
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Thank you !

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#167098 - 03/04/10 06:50 PM Re: 65/66 frame [Re: Mel Goddard]
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Did you ever find the 62 Biscayne you were looking for a few years ago?
John
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1985 Caprice Wagon (Too nice to call unrestored)
1990 Cavalier 4 small doors

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#168951 - 03/24/10 07:49 PM Re: 65/66 frame [Re: John 348/340HP]
Mel Goddard Offline
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I am still looking......changed my direction slightly. 65/66 Belair or Biscayne 2 dr- auto trans required . A 6 or 283 would be great.

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#169302 - 03/29/10 01:15 PM Re: 65/66 frame [Re: Mel Goddard]
Mel Goddard Offline
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John,
My search has ended! I have purchased a 66 Biscayne 2 dr,low miles, White w/excellent original Red interior. The car is a 6 cyl stick, but a friend has a parts car w/powerglide. He has done a stick to auto conversation and says the change over is simple.
Thanks for asking
Mel Goddard

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#169317 - 03/29/10 03:56 PM Re: 65/66 frame [Re: Mel Goddard]
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Any pictures Mel??

Dave
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