PhatNBad Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Hi guys....I hope Im in the right area.... Are the chevelle frames and the monte frames identical? If not is there a way to tell which I have? I bought a nice frame from someone (not a member on here), but he mostly sells chevelle stuff, and I just want to make sure its a monte frame before I go and have it powder coated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 The Monte has it's own frame. The Monte frame is similar to the Chevelle from the firewall back but there is an extra 4 inches added to the wheelbase in front of the firewall. The frame ahead of the front wheels is longer too by about 4 inches. The Chevelle 2-door has a 112" wheelbase while the Monte has a 116" wheelbase. The Chevelle 4-door and Elcamino also have a 116 inch wheelbase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 The Monte frame is longer from the cowl area to the front horn on the frame. A Chevelle frame will not fit as the wheel base is 114" center to center where a Monte is 116". Also the motor mounts on the cross member will be in a different location for a Chevelle then a Monte. On my Monte my motor mounts are towards the rear of the cross member where on a Chevelle its on the front side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhatNBad Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 How can I check it out since its a bare frame (no rear-end, or front suspension, no cowl)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhatNBad Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Anyone have a bare one laying around they can measure for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 can you post a picture of this frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Easily identifiable with pictures. The shape of the frame from the firewall to the front control arms is a totally different shape from a Chevelle. That's why a 4 speed cross shaft bracket is different from a Chevelle to a Monte. Post a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I have a bare '70 frame sitting on my trailer. What measurements do you need? Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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