Frame

[harrison]

I got a question about the roadster frames. Are the frames from 67.5 and 68 identical? If not, what are the differences and does anyone have pictures of these?

[spl310]

No, they are not identical. Unless I am mistaken, the 68 has holes drilled through it (large ones) in front of the suspension to make a crush zone.

[harrison]

but all the mounting points are the same? same length and width? cause i have a 67.5, but theres a 68 frame that is already restored that i was lookin at.

[spl310]

I can't say for sure - I have not swapped bodies.

[harrison]

come on man, you know everything!!!

[spl310]

No, but I met a guy once that said he did...

[fj20spl311]

No, they are not identical. Unless I am mistaken, the 68 has holes drilled through it (large ones) in front of the suspension to make a crush zone.

IIRC the 68 also has a reinforcement were the frame kicks up in the front. I have seen an early body on a late frame, so I don't think it's a big deal.

[fixitman04]

thought the late frames had a different torque bar for the rear suspension as well.

[spl310]

The reinforcement is indeed part of the mix. I thought I had seen it on a couple of 67.5s, but my memory may be blurred. It was part of the safety updates. The torque bar arrived in the 67.5 models - they had issues with the mount in fact.

[datsun1500]

I have a 69 body on a 66 frame in the garage. Swapped over no problem. I can't imagine going the other way is different...

[harrison]

Yeah, the torque bars were put into first production on the 67.5.

Thanks alot guys for all the info, it really helps. Just wanted to be positive before i slap some money down on a frame that i wasnt sure would work.

[fixitman04]

btw there are some picts of my 67.5 frame on pg 3 of my cardomain site

[harrison]

here are some pics of the 68 frame. if anyone can point out anything missing, weird, or if it looks perfectly fine it would be much appreciated.

[spl310]

Well, I see that you are talking with Craig...

[harrison]

HAHAHA
how could you tell??!?!