Pontiac Chassis

[TarheelRick]

Did full-size Pontiacs ever use the GM "X" frame, or have they always run perimeter frames?

[Can-Con]

The Canadian ones did as they used Chevy frames and engines but normal US made Pontiac only used them for a couple years.

Edited August 12, 2019 by Can-Con

[TarheelRick]

Thanks for that chart.  I guess that means I can use a '58 Chevy frame under my '58 Bonneville promo/friction car.

[Exotics_Builder]

2 hours ago, TarheelRick said:

Thanks for that chart.  I guess that means I can use a '58 Chevy frame under my '58 Bonneville promo/friction car.

Don't know the wheelbase difference off hand or how much chassis detail you're aiming for.  But a 59, 60, 61, 62, 63 or 64 frame (Revell for all but the 61, AMT for 62 (newest tool) and AMT/Lindberg for 61).  There is also the 59 El Camino.  For sure a 59/60 would work being close in age if you don't have a 58.  Wheelbase would be a determinant.  The Revell 59 Cadillac would have a longer wheelbase version.  

I suspect some work would need to be done for gas tank/tire well in some cases.

 

[TarheelRick]

I have the Revell '58 Chevrolet that I picked up at a swap meet in a zip-lock bag.  It is missing some parts, but I believe the chassis is still complete.  As far as detail, anything is better than the steel plate and four toy like tires.  Wheelbase may be a concern, but that will be addressed when I get it on the bench.