MI_Custumz Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I see it listed as an A body on some sites, A Special on others, and G body. What was it for the 1970? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brichta Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I always thought 1st generation Monte Carlos were "GM A-body" cars. Same as the Chevelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Most people refer to it as an A-body but technically I believe it may be an A Special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Wasn't the Monte Carlo 1st Gens based on the 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix, which was a "G" Body I believe. Â Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 They fall under the a-body platform as it shares most of the suspension with the Chevelle's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredmyer Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Wasn't the Monte Carlo 1st Gens based on the 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix, which was a "G" Body I believe.  Doug  I think the first generation Montes were inspired by the Pontiac Grand Prix (Chevy's answer to the Grand Prix) but they were based on the Chevelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I believe Sam stated that it was inspired by the El-dorado. I too have always thought it to be the gran prix. However I do see similarities of the Cadillac, now that Sam pointed that out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 With SuperChevy, NMCA, and ISCA, all three consider the first gen monte to be an A body. That is why the Monte Carlo's compete in and for the Chevelle class Awards on a national level. This I know for we have their jackets to show. The Chevelle guys hate for a Monte to take their national awards. LOL!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 This I know for we have their jackets to show. The Chevelle guys hate for a Monte to take their national awards. LOL!!! Â Yes a tuxedo always trumps a suit. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 they are an A body, and Chevrolet called them A body special, styling ques came from the El Dorado   it was Chevrolet's response to the Grand Prix, but they do not share the same frame, the Monte has the same dimensions as the Chevelle from the firewall body mounts back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wiles Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 [ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Sorry Kevin, I didn't hear you. What did you say? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Â I will pile on! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 IviNsUi.png  I will pile on! Too funny, I was gonna post the same thing with a picture too... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 [ Kevin is trying to speak Canadian rob  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 It's an A body eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewb70 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 The 69-72 Grand Prix also uses A-body suspension, like the Chevelles, GTOs, and Monte Carlos. Pontiac called that generation of Grand Prix a G-body. The difference between a GTO/Chevelle and a Grand Prix is that the Grand Prix had a 6" longer wheelbase (118" vs 68-72 GTO/Chevelle 112"). Â The Monte Carlo is an A-special and it has a 116" wheel base, which is 4" longer than a Chevelle. All of the extra length in the wheelbase of both the 69-72 Grand Prix and 70-72 Monte Carlos are ahead of the firewall. This is why the engine in a Monte sits so far back on the front crossmember compared to a Chevelle. Â Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mau Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 The "A"s have it. Â Factory GM assembly manuals list the various models under the various body designations, and the Pontiac Grand Prix was the only "G-Body" listed for 1970. I don't think the term "A-Special" was used until one of the subsequent post-'72 generations. Â Conceptually, the '70-'72 Monte Carlo and '69-'72 Grand Prix were similar, but due to manufacturing costs and pricing strategies the Monte Carlo stayed closer to its Chevelle roots than the "DeLorean" Grand Prix did. Â Â Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve70Carlo Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 A -body is what I thought. G body on later Montes in the 80's I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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