Frame Swap on 1977 Elcamino
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JB2wheeler
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Frame Swap on 1977 Elcamino
Hey I was wondering if anybody knew the answer to this question. I have a 1977 El Camino but the frame on it needs help, but, I can get a 75 two door Malibu (no motor or trans) cheep. The Malibu has a great frame will it work under my El Camino?
joe31862- G3GM Newbie
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Re: Frame Swap on 1977 Elcamino
The El Camino has a boxed frame where as the Malibu doesn't ...Where the 2 door has a 112" wheelbase the Elky has a 116" same as the wagon and four door cars
Limey SE- Management
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Re: Frame Swap on 1977 Elcamino
No! The frame you mention has a 112 inch wheelbase and is not boxed. The Elky has a 116 inch wheelbase and is boxed. In my old age I forget whither the 4 door frame will work or not. It might. JB Oops, I did not type fast enough.
JB2wheeler- G3GM Fanatic
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Re: Frame Swap on 1977 Elcamino
Occasionally there is an Elco frame for sale on Ebay or Craigslist, or on El Camino Central forums.
pila- Donating Member
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Re: Frame Swap on 1977 Elcamino
About two months a go there was a frame on Craig's list (Cleveland). It was a abandoned project. I saw it first hand, it looked nice. It was from a '75 elcamino.
I don't remember the what he was wanted for it though $1000.00?
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dynchel- Donating Member
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thanks & by the way
Thanks for the info but how about the doors and front clip from a 75 malibu will they fit my 77 el camino?
joe31862- G3GM Newbie
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Re: Frame Swap on 1977 Elcamino
Doors fit but the windows need to be changed to the el Camino windows. (Rear part is shaped different). The front clip should be a direct bolt on.
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dynchel- Donating Member
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Re: Frame Swap on 1977 Elcamino
Near me is a 73 4 dr project car with 6 banger for 650
dragons_lair59- Donating Member
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Re: Frame Swap on 1977 Elcamino
My "75 Elco has '76 Malibu fenders, core support, and '77 grille, and '77 hood. Front bumper is Malibu, rear is Elso of course.
You can choose the grille & headlight combo you want ! I would rather have single headlights, but I had 2 sets of quads, so....
The '77 model Elco has some subtle differences from '76 & earlier.
You can choose the grille & headlight combo you want ! I would rather have single headlights, but I had 2 sets of quads, so....
The '77 model Elco has some subtle differences from '76 & earlier.
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