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nape View Member Profile	Oct 26 2005, 09:50 PM Post #2
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540	QUOTE (Cal @ Oct 26 2005, 15:14) . . . and the Nova on that same platform . . . back in the day. Not completely true, but to an extent. Novas (X-bodies) from '68-'79 used the same rear suspension as '67-'69 F-bodies and the '67-'69 F-body front suspension from '68-'74 if memory serves me correct. They were not the same chassis though. I used to own a '78 Nova 4dr as a daily driver. I put some 235/60/15s on 15x7 3rd gen wheels all the way around to replace the 205/75/14s on 14x6 steelies and added a 3/4" rear sway bar and it was my introduction to handling :drive: I guess I'm a glutton for rusty cars... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Edit: Also, X-bodies were Chevy Novas, Olds Omegas, Pontiac Venturas, and Buick Apollos for those who were interested (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) This post has been edited by nape: Oct 26 2005, 09:53 PM

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Absolut Speed Fix my ignorance Oct 26 2005, 05:39 PM

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Absolut Speed I realize a platform allows for multiple cars to b... Oct 26 2005, 07:49 PM

trackbird Engine, transmission, rear end, attachment points,... Oct 26 2005, 08:01 PM

Cal QUOTE (trackbird @ Oct 26 2005, 11:56)The F-b... Oct 26 2005, 08:14 PM

nape QUOTE (Cal @ Oct 26 2005, 15:14). . . and the... Oct 26 2005, 09:50 PM

Cal Amazing what you can learn around here . . . O... Oct 26 2005, 10:24 PM

rpoz-29 The Monza was an "H" body. Vega, Astre, ... Oct 26 2005, 10:40 PM

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Absolut Speed View Member Profile	Oct 26 2005, 05:39 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 588 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Sterling, IL Member No.: 7	When auto designers speak of a platform (lambda, kappa), what all is that? What goes into a "platform?"