Technical Did early ‘60’s Buick’s use X frame?

Did a google search and cot a combination of pictures of perimeter and X frames. So, which style did they have? Thanks


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64 Buick Riviera uses an X Frame.

 

Interesting, I would have thought the full size Buick’s would have had the x frame like the Chevy/Pontiac in 59/60 but it looks like they had something else. The Rivera did as mentioned above.


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What I am kinda trying to figure out is if a nailhead motor will don’t in the X frame of a Chevy.


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What trans are you planning on running?


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I would guess what ever automatic comes with it. I would try and use the SP400 or what ever the desirable one is.


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I see. Hopefully someone will chime in. I have a 60 Pontiac with an X frame but it is stick. It came with a short 3 spd. I’m not sure what they did for automatic.



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GM platforms 1961 to 1965

“A-Body” car includes

1. Chevrolet: Chevelle, Malibu, Malibu SS, El Camino.
   
2. Buick: Special, Skylark, Sportwagon.
3. Oldsmobile: F-85 Cutlass, Vista Cruiser. Pontiac: Tempest, LeMans, GTO (’64-’65).

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“B-Body” car includes-

1. Chevrolet: Biscayne, Bel Air, Impala, Impala SS.
2. Buick: LeSabre, LeSabre Custom, Invicta, Wildcat.
   
3. Oldsmobile: Eighty-Eight, Starfire, Jetstar.
   
4. Pontiac: Catalina, Star Chief, Bonneville, Ventura, Grand Prix.

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“C-Body” car includes-

1. Cadillac: Series 60 Special, Fleetwood, Fleetwood 60 Special, Deville, Calais, Eldorado, Series 6200.
   
2. Oldsmobile: Ninety-Eight.
   
3. Buick: Electra, Electra 225.

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“D-Body” car includes Cadillac: Fleetwood 75, Series 6700.

“E-Body” car includes Buick: Riviera.

“X-Body” cars includes Chevrolet: Chevy II, Nova, Nova SS.

“Y-Body” car includes-

1. Pontiac: Tempest (’61-’63), LeMans.
   
2. Buick: Special (’61-’63), Skylark (’61-’63).
   
3. Oldsmobile: F-85 (’61-’63), Jetfire (’62-’63).

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I had a 64 Belair with an frame.I hated it,couldn't run exhaust,didn't drive/handle well.If you gotta have one buy a good one from art morrison or roadster shop & order it for the engine & suspension you plan on using.JMO