BoCID Heavy Gauge Rear Frame Notching Kit for 1978-1988 GM G-Body, Compatible with Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Malibu, Elino, Buick Regal, Grand National 1978-1988 Weld-In DIY 64530 G-body Notch Kit

Compatible with 1978 - 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Malibu, El Camino, for 1978 - 1988 Buick Regal, for Grand National, for 1978 - 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix, LeMans, for 1978 - 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Raise car to a comfortable working height using the method of your choice. Follow applicable safety procedures. Locate the existing rear frame that will be sliced and re-boxed Suggests marking the length of your cut based on the wheel you are trying to accommodate. Mark a long enough frame section to allow your wheel proper clearance. The depth of the notch is also dependent on the desired wheel clearance. Keep in mind it is always best to cut less to begin with and grind to exact fit rather than trying to cut to exact dimensions. Use a vise and a hammer to bend the four smaller frame plates until they match the shape of the notch ends. Tack weld small plates into place. In preparation for welding, trim the large plates so they slightly overlap the small end plates. Before welding the large main plates, clamp them into place and check for good seams to place weld bead. The plate is slightly oversized to allow proper fit to all 78-88 G-body frames. Grind large plate for perfect fit. First, properly clean the existing frame of dirt and rust to expose bare metal for the welding process. Weld small end plates in place first, and then weld the larger plates. Feature:
CNC cut to fit all G Body frames
Made from Premium Grade 1/8 (.120) Pickled and oiled steel (HRPO).
This comes with both right and left frame sections and ends to bridge the gap from the notch.
This is thicker and stronger than the factory frame.
This kit requires metal fab experience and can be done in the garage with a decent welder.
Pls Note: Will need a welder, hammer, die grinder and a bench vice. Due to the Lack of consistency with the G Body frame over the years some minor trimming and will be necessary.

FITMENT:
for Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Malibu, El Camino 1978 - 1988
for Buick Regal, Grand National 1978 - 1988
for Pontiac Grand Prix, LeMans 1978 - 1988
for Oldsmobile Cutlass 1978 - 1988


Raise car to a comfortable working height using the method of your choice. Follow applicable safety procedures.
Locate the existing rear frame that will be sliced and re-boxed suggests marking the length of your cut based on the wheel you are trying to accommodate. Mark a long enough frame section to allow your wheel proper clearance.
The depth of the notch is also dependent on the desired wheel clearance. As a good starting point, suggests slicing the frame flush with the inner fender.

Keep in mind it is always best to cut less to begin with and grind to exact fit rather than trying to cut to exact dimensions. Use a vise and a hammer to bend the four smaller frame plates until they match the shape of the notch ends. Tack weld small plates into place. In preparation for welding, trim the large plates so they slightly overlap the small end plates.

Before welding the large main plates, clamp them into place and check for good seams to place weld bead.
The plate is slightly oversized to allow proper fit to all 78-88 G-body frames. Grind large plate for perfect fit. First, properly clean the existing frame of dirt and rust to expose bare metal for the welding process. Weld small end plates in place first, and then weld the larger plates.