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Wuudie · 02-25-2012, 09:52 AM

Are all years frames interchangable? Can you use a 30 frame with a 29 body or visa versa or maybe a 28 frame for a 31 body? I know there's a difference in the cross member where Rad mounts- but are there any other significant differences that one would have to take into consideration? Body bolt mounts all the same? Just a curiosity question

85930tudor · 02-25-2012, 10:18 AM

There was a thread on here just the other day addresing all your questions.....Dave,...Very informative

Kevin in NJ · 02-25-2012, 10:32 AM

The answer is at Steves website:

Steve Plucker's research

In a nutshell they are interchangable, BUT

There are some differences and adjustments you need to handle different situations.

Read Steve's research and then ask further questions.

Mikeinnj · 02-25-2012, 10:47 AM

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Wuddie,

In short , and a direct answer is that you can use any year frame with any year and model body, however some changes must be made to the frame. The 28-29 frame's front x-member provides a taller mounting for the radiator. That front x-member was changed for 30-31 and has a lower mounting area for the radiator. Also different model body styles required different mounting brackets. So yes, by adding and changing x-members, and brackets, frames can be mis-matched. Will the car be "Judging Standards" correct ? No, but that may not matter to you.

02-25-2012, 09:52 AM	#1
Wuudie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 261	frame question Are all years frames interchangable? Can you use a 30 frame with a 29 body or visa versa or maybe a 28 frame for a 31 body? I know there's a difference in the cross member where Rad mounts- but are there any other significant differences that one would have to take into consideration? Body bolt mounts all the same? Just a curiosity question

02-25-2012, 10:18 AM	#2
85930tudor Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: richmond ky Posts: 322	Re: frame question There was a thread on here just the other day addresing all your questions.....Dave,...Very informative

02-25-2012, 10:32 AM	#3
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: frame question The answer is at Steves website: Steve Plucker's research In a nutshell they are interchangable, BUT There are some differences and adjustments you need to handle different situations. Read Steve's research and then ask further questions.

02-25-2012, 10:47 AM	#4
Mikeinnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,262	Re: frame question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Wuddie, In short , and a direct answer is that you can use any year frame with any year and model body, however some changes must be made to the frame. The 28-29 frame's front x-member provides a taller mounting for the radiator. That front x-member was changed for 30-31 and has a lower mounting area for the radiator. Also different model body styles required different mounting brackets. So yes, by adding and changing x-members, and brackets, frames can be mis-matched. Will the car be "Judging Standards" correct ? No, but that may not matter to you.