Fyi, my car is a regal, not a monte but still the same frame. Holley gbody autocross build project gforce one gm. This site is devoted to the gm gbody cars produced from 19821988. Taken from gm gbody performance upgrades 19781987 by joe hinds most enthusiasts, regardless of how they use the car, prefer a lower stance, especially if the car is equipped with larger aftermarket wheels and tires. Classic performance products parts for classic 197887 g body cars. Holley gbody autocross build project gforce one gm high. Gm split off the gbody from the abody line in 1982. Please place your order online and choose checkmoney order. The gbody was introduced in 1969 running through model year 1988. Gbody fiberglass doors by heads up composite complete with doubleaaperformance accessories. We also supply full restored vehicle chassis and roll bars. Jul 22, 20 the book is essentially a bible to anyone that knows or loves the g body style cars from 19781987. Gm g body performance upgrades 19781987 hinds, joe on.
Each kit utilizes the included set of brass bushings and tabs to mount to the 158 chromoly between your. Mopar 20062020 dodge charger 20082019 dodge challenger. Since the gbody has a traditional fourlink style rear suspension, upgrades are fairly simpleupper and lower control arms, sway bar, springs. The 1988 models cutlass, monte carlo were cars remaining from the 1987 production year and just sold as 1988 models, with the cutlass using the classic. Also we also have the hinge kit to mount these fiberglass doors with. Frame fx kit, gm gbody, steel, natural, hellwig, frame rail brace, each. The team z motorsports g body antiroll bar was designed to be used on 19781988 gm g body vehicles. The gnx was the only buick g body to get all the mounts and braces.
Like all metco loops, the ring is made from seamless dom steel in an oversize dimension to accommodate lowered vehicles and aftermarket driveshafts. If thats not possible go with a good set of springs and shocks. Currie enterprises has noticed, and has developed suspension components that put a little performance into these new classics. The team z motorsports gbody antiroll bar was designed to be used on 19781988 gm gbody vehicles. Mar 24, 2012 after joey and i sat down and tallied up all of the costs of our proposed monte carlo gbody project. This new addition to our line of rear speaker panels allow you to flush mount the speaker grille for a sleeker, more custom look. One of our new guys heavy was asking about a gm g body frame swap for his 50 chevy pu.
Many of the vehicles gm produced using this chassis were powered by v8 engines. New gbody heater control cable this reproduction cable attaches the heater control in the dash to the pivot point for the blend door on top of the heater box. When purchasing a g body for a highperformance street, protouring, or streetstrip buildup, buy the best car you can afford. Nov 15, 2011 the students of burlington county institute for technology give us a hand in a detroit speed provided g body suspension setup. Nutting picks eleven of the best and worst general motors gbodies shagg77 february 12, 2014 at 6. This month we upgrade the malibus front suspension and stopping power with a umi gbody stage 3. Gm gbody performance projects 19781987 performance howto. Chassisworks billetaluminum motor mount and frame adapter sets enable direct boltin installation of chevrolets modern ls engines and standard v8 and 4. Classic g body garage is your official automotive g spot for all 7888 g body cars including. I have seen broken windshields on cars without reinforcements from. The g body s restricted engines, for example, can be swapped for ls v8s or modern gen 1 crate engines. Parts pro, september 20 parts pro 20906 if you want to build your g body to go, stop and handle to your expectations and beyond, gm g body performance upgrades 19781987 can guide you to your ultimate goal. End enclosures are included to span from the repair to the original frame. Cheap and easy a and gbody rear suspension upgrade from.
Laser cut 18 premium steel follows the frame contour with some intentional slight overhang and is easily weldable with a standard mig welder. Weld small end plates in place first, and then weld the larger plates. The heterogenous nature of these defies sorting or indexing, so youll have to read them all. Gm a body interchangeability and handling upgrades i had a 68 442 and ive gone thru different suspension upgrades thru the years.
Whether you want to put c6 in you 67 chevelle chassis or custom irs in you 69 gto frame to c4. G body tips and tricks here are a few tips and tricks ive learned working on g body cutlass. Sbc powered 1987 regal with tes headers, zz4 intake, zz4 prom chip, mini starter, thm2004r, 2500 stall converter, 2040 cam, ccc system, and 3. Auto enthusiasts are experts at spotting opportunity. But please if you track it reenforce the frame, they do have a tendency to flex either on the track, or the strip. Gm gbody performance upgrades 19781987 hinds, joe on. G body buicks flex worse than montes since buick left out braces and even body mounts for regals, ttypes, and gns for a soft ride. Gbody tips and tricks here are a few tips and tricks ive learned working on gbody cutlass. Gm abody interchangeability and handling upgrades the. This book should be on the shelf of everyone who loves the gbody style cars from those classic years. We fabricate custom roll bars and cages that can be made to be barely visible if at all visible from the outside of the car. Watch as melanie explains a simple upgrade to help end the flex in your gbody. Nov 16, 2011 holley g body autocross build tom tomlinson and holley once again show off, and with a little help from art morrison.
General motors g platform or g body designation was first used for midsized, rear wheel drive cars such as the 1969 1972 pontiac grand prix and 1970 1972 chevy monte carlo. Metcos onepiece driveshaft safety loop is customdesigned to fit the floor pan of the 19781988 gm gbody. The plate is slightly oversized to allow proper fit to all 7888 g body frames. We supply suspension and braking system components for restoration and handlingbraking performance enhancement. General motors gplatform or gbody designation was first used for midsized, rear wheel drive cars such as the 1969 1972 pontiac grand prix and 1970 1972 chevy monte carlo. Furo racecraft offers a number of specific services for general motors g body vehicles. Due to the increasing amount of attempted fraud and stolen credit cards, all orders for new customers will be shipped to the billing address only. Monte carlo 7887 gm gbody fab9 housings oem 197887 gm gbody, oem 4link options. Gbody suspension setup star of the show gm hightech. Im in the process of doing one for my 46 stude pu so i thought i d post some pictures in case any one else was thinking about this swap.
The clip where it attaches to the heater box typically breaks making your temperature control inoperable. Stiffen your a or gbody frame with a frame fx kit from hellwig. Lexan door windows lexan door window kits with frames lexan windshieldsrear windowqrtr window door window frame kits lexan window install. Classic gbody garage is your official automotive gspot for all 7888 gbody cars including. Furo racecraft offers a number of specific services for general motors gbody vehicles. Ssm performance heavy gauge 7888 gm gbody rear frame notching kit weldin diy. Each kit utilizes the included set of brass bushings and tabs to mount to the 158 chromoly between your frame rails for an easy installation. Srg is your gm a body frame and chassis headquarters. Drive the car for a bit to dry it out, dont let it sit indefinitely or the water you just used could pool in the doors, frame, etc. The g body chasis has bump steer built into it from the factory which means that as the tires hit something in the road and the. The buy product button will take you to the product page. This book should be on the shelf of everyone who loves the. If you are an existing customer, we will continue to ship to the address of your choice. After car craft upgraded the suspension on their gbody wagon project dubbed malibust, they wanted to upgrade the steering as well.
Generally considered to be one of the better body on frame cars for track duties, minus the brakes. Most car model designs remained unchanged from the 1981 model year. Body panels, materials, fitment time, and paint make major body work an expensive endeavor. If youre looking to build the performance of your gm gbody, look no further than gm gbody performance upgrades 1978 1987. I dont seem to be able to locate the first pictures of the chassis, but its what is known as a perimeter frame. Aftermarket front and rear control arms are pretty cheap.
Besides being reardrive, gbody cars are relatively easy to work on and to upgrade. Stiffen your a or gbody frame with a frame fx kit from. A great addition to any gbody car for the music lover. Setting up my brackets for the rear frame horns from gnsperformance. Made from fourteen precut, 10gauge steel panels, the frame fx kit not only matches the thickness of the factory frame for a uniform finish, but it also focuses on reinforcing the weakest points of the chassis. Things are literally shaping up to look spectacular. Nothing ruins the look of an otherwise nice car more than a horrible stance. Vehicleengine search vehicleengine search makemodel search makeengine search. And, in case you havent noticed, there are a growing number of 78 through 88 gm gbody vehicles that are getting touched by hot rodders.
Customs services and international tracking provided. They may save you some time, money, and aggravation, or may make your cutlass just a little more liveable, so i wrote them down. The future looks bright for the 19781988 g body platform. While some may have perceived the gm gbody as a runofthemill midsize passenger car, the gbody was indeed capable of spectacular performance, and models such as the monte carlo ss, hurstolds, regal ttype, and others proved this. G body joels auto parts is a source for your new and used parts for your 7888 gm g platform aka. Gm abody interchangeability and handling upgrades i had a 68 442 and ive gone thru different suspension upgrades thru the years. Frame fx kit, gm g body, steel, natural, hellwig, frame rail brace, each. The g body was introduced in 1969 running through model year 1988. They are bodyonframe cars from a time when unibodies were taking over, plus they utilize a front suspension. Ssm performance heavy gauge 7888 gm g body rear frame notching kit.
Most enthusiasts, regardless of how they use the car, prefer a lower stance, especially if the car is equipped with larger aftermarket wheels and tires. The inner recess can accommodate a speaker grille up to 612 wide. Is your gm gbody chassis flopping around like a wet noodle. Everything is made inhouse and each bar is custom bent one at a time for a perfect fit. Frame notching plate, narrowing, 18 in thick, end enclosures included, steel, natural, gm gbody 197888, kit umi performance was founded in 2002 as a fatherson business developing performance parts for gm and ford products. Gm classic muscle cars 19671969 fbody 19701981 fbody 19681974 xbody 19641972 abody. Frame fx kits are a no brainer upgrade for fans of the a and gbody chassis, offering customreinforcement features while eliminating much of the guesswork and measuring. Frame fx kits are a no brainer upgrade for fans of the a and gbody chassis, offering customreinforcement features while eliminating much of. Gns gbody frame notch kit allows for narrowing the rear upper frame rails on the gbody for installation of a wider tire. We have offered air suspension and coilover suspension systems for years. Get ready to maximize the go, stop and handle expectations of your car. We offer more different frames and suspension options for the abody than any other manufacturer. The plate is slightly oversized to allow proper fit to all 7888 gbody frames.
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