My Frame is Bent

[bobbybuick]

Bought a car on here to restore .found the frame bent tonight by the lower a arm right side.Anyone have frame dimensions you can email me to see if i can save it and does a 66 frame fit ?I may have one in pittsburg but not sure if it is boxed.Please email bobbybuick@sbcglobal.net if you have dimensions thanks in advance
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[dsags]

In the 65GS.com Electronic Garage Section, Chassis Service Manual, page 639

http://65gs.com/65%20Chassis%20Service%20Manual/1965%20BUICK%20SPECIAL%20CHASSIS%20SERVICE%20MANUALindex.html

[bobbybuick]

Thanks alot that was fast the front measurment 32 3/16 is that from center hole to center hole or frame edge to center hole? because on my car it is 32 3/16 from frame edge to center hole

[dsags]

That is center hole to center hole. Take it to a frame shop and have them bend/fix it.

Dan

[jmos4]

Hi,

A 66 frame would work, but is different than a GS frame as they use a fully boxed frame like a convertible, there may be other slight differences.

Depending on how bad like Dan said take it to a frame shop and then make your decision as I had a truck pulled a few years ago and it was a few hundred bucks

Regards,

[bobbybuick]

About 5 hours away there is a confirmed 66 GS frame in nice shape .This thing is bent right at the lower A Arm mount up and inward.I measured from hole to hole last night and it is about 31.5"confusing to me that the core sipport fit in between the frame rails .could you guys please elaborate on the differances of a 65 and 66 GS frame.Im assuming coupe and sedan are the same.Im leaning towards the new frame very disappointing.First the sandblaster ruined all my extra new mexico parts and now this.
Is god testing me or something

[65gs76limited]

I have one in Cleveland from a 65 GS if nothing else works out for you. where are you located?   Tom

[bobbybuick]

about 4 hrs south thanks alot.ill get it worked out it is just a matter of money now!I will let you know. if the 66 frame IS the same i think the guy I bought the parts car from will work with me he is very cool and wants to see this project through

[WkillGS]

The 66 Skylark convertible, and Skylark GS frames both have the boxed side rails like a '65 Skylark GS.
Sedan, hardtop, or convertible doesn't matter as long as it's a GS frame, or a Skylark convertible frame.
It's nearly identical to the 65 frame EXCEPT the front crossmember looks slightly different......the 65 has a welded on 'point', while the 66 'point' is molded in. It's not a functional difference, just cosmetic.

I'd suggest just having your frame fixed if it's only the front horn that is bent a little.

[bobbybuick]

Im going to have it looked at.I have a friend that works the frame rack at Voss Collision center but its bent in the bend behind the a arm.by the time it gets out to the front horn its not a little.... supposed to be 32 3/16
I do want to thank you for your advise .........I can answer anything you want to know about a Grand National and a 69-70 grand prix but i got some things to learn on this one

[Brian]

Some 66 frames have the towing "point" on the front crossmember too.  I think they eliminated it at some point during the '66 year.

[WkillGS]

Bobby,  If it helps, there is another frame spec chart in the
GS Gallery'. Look in the 'Literature' section on page 9, image #105 and 106:
http://www.65gs.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=8&page=9

I initially thought your frame only had the frame horn bent, which would be a fairly simple repair. Your buddy should be able to make the call on whether it's repairable.

Brian, yes, I have seen some very early '66 models with the 65 crossmember style. I'd guess Buick made the change in the first month or so of production.

[bobbybuick]

Hay thanks Walt that was very helpful .The sheet shows may more measurments and also I have confirmed a frame in PA 66 GS

[bobbybuick]

Tom could you let me know what you want for the frame you have.The other deal may be falling through ,not sure yet, but getting some waffling.you can email me at bobbybuick@sbcglobal.net
thanks Bob

I have one in Cleveland from a 65 GS if nothing else works out for you. where are you located?   Tom