Looking for G-Body Frame Notch Info

[GBodyGMachine]

I am trying to gather more information about doing a G-Body Frame Notch. I have heard alot about it but have never been able to find good pictures or info.

Jeff

[redss86]

Have you checked over at montecarloss.com? If you do a search over there I know you will find what your looking for. Here are a couple posts from there that I found by just doing a quick search: http://www.montecarloss.com/cgi-bin/...=001151#000000
http://www.montecarloss.com/cgi-bin/...=001268#000000

Hope this helps, lots of good info over there, and here.
Joe

[McssGmachine]

I got this off of Maliburacing .com.

http://maliburacing.com/frame_notching.htm

[GBodyGMachine]

How does everyone feel about how safe this is?

JEff

[Samckitt]

If you put some extra bracing on the insides of the frame rails I think it will be fine. Eventually I am going to do this too. Or build a complete new rear frame section for a Vette Dana44.......

[BigBlockOlds]

Here's a few pictures of the frame notch I did on my '87 Cutlass:



17x11's with 315/35ZR17 tire on the left. 17x11 with 335/35ZR17 tire on the right.

[GBodyGMachine]

What backspacing are you running?
JEff

[BigBlockOlds]

6 inch.

The 335's are a little close in one spot. About 1/4" clearance. But in most other areas, you can fit a finger or two between the tire and frame.
The 315's are no problem at all and actually look like they are swimming in the amount of room they have.

Picture of the 315's held up in place under the car:

[SicMonte]

did you ever see the pics I put up of the frame notch on my monte ss? if not...I will pm you the link later tongiht.

So far i have had no problems with it at all. I made a rear frame brace...but other than that i have had no problems. Im running 17x11 rims too with 315/35/17 tires. No rubbing what so ever.

[GBodyGMachine]

Big Block Olds- Thanks for all the pictures and info. Its alot of help. And that car looks awsome. Do you have a website where you have more pics?

Sic-Monte- I would love to see some pics.
Jeff

[SicMonte]

ok this link is to a thread on montecarloss.com. there are some pics in there.
http://www.montecarloss.com/cgi-bin/...c;f=3;t=001884

email me some time at [email protected] and i will send you some pics during the process.

[GBodyGMachine]

ok this link is to a thread on montecarloss.com. there are some pics in there.
http://www.montecarloss.com/cgi-bin/...c;f=3;t=001884

email me some time at [email protected] and i will send you some pics during the process.

You are running a 17" wheel right?

JEff

[SicMonte]

17x 11, w/ 5.5 bs 315/35/17 tire

[Samckitt]

Bigblock Olds: What is the fender flare you have taped onto the steel panel? Is that a reproduction piece for a GNX? Is it needed, or just added for looks?

[ProTouring442]

It's a "reproduction" of the FE3X fender flare. The cars were never produced, but someone is making kits. Very cool!

Here's a pic I swiped off of the internet.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

[redss86]

That just looks badass!!!!

[GBodyGMachine]

I like it.

[SicMonte]

dude...what in the hell is that!!!!!! I have never even heard of it...tell me more...tell me more!!!!!!

[BigBlockOlds]

Yep, they are reproduction FE3X flares that go with the rest of the body kit. They are more for looks than anything. My goal is to make my own version of this car.

Originally it was equipped with a measly 200HP 307 backed by a T5 5 speed. Most of their efforts were geared towards handling, which the FE3X pulled a .95g on the skid pad. Granted it has some pretty serious camber and alignment settings, but still cool none the less.

My car will have a stroked 425, T56 6 speed, and all of the other suspension modifications. Although updated to more modern standards that what they used in '85.

The original FE3X concept in '85 was supposed to be Oldsmobiles answer to the Grand National. But unfortunately, it never happened. There was only one other FE3X that made it to the public and it is owned by Angelo Valenti. He is the one that is making the conversion kits and owns the original molds.

Unfortunately, the side rockers have not been reproduced, so you have to be somewhat creative in that area. I'm using the Lauren Engineering Stage II kit on mine and will modify them to blend in with the fender flares.

You can check out probably the best website for the FE3X concept at www.fe3x.com

[ProTouring442]

He isn't doing the rockers yet? I thought I saw the rockers somewhere... argh. How does the Lauren stuff look quality wise? Any more pics of your build?

Shiny side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"