Oem and aftermarket parts are plentiful and mostly interchangeable. To determine the body frame size measure the wrist with a tape measure and use the following chart to determine whether the person is small medium or large boned.
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G body frame measurements. Regal1982 85 malibu classic1982 malibu1983 el camino1982 85 monte carlo1982 85 cutlass supreme1982 85 supreme brougham1982 85. Its certainly a fun car for any budget. Small medium and large. Gm body cross reference chart buick trademarks used with the written permission of general motors home forums garage classifieds reference. If you have a small body frame your goal bmi should be closer to 185. There are three body frame size categories.
Laser cut 18 premium steel follows the frame contour with some intentional slight overhang and is easily weldable with a standard mig welder. To choose your goal bmi required for the ideal weight calculator you need to take into account your bone structure. Gns g body frame notch kit allows for narrowing the rear upper frame rails on the g body for installation of a wider tire. Larger bones are heavier and therefore you should aim for a bmi closer to 249. In addition they are lightweightaround 3300 pounds about the same as an early camaro as well. End enclosures are included to span from the repair to the original frame.
The general motors g platform also called g body was an automobile platform designation used for mid sized rear wheel drive cars. The g bodys 108 inch wheelbase is the same as the early camaroshort enough to turn well and long enough to ride comfortably. It made its first appearance from 1969 to 1972 adapted from gms a body and reappeared from 1978 to 1988the second series of g bodies began production designated as gbody cars in 1978 but were redesignated as g body when the new front wheel drive a body.