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  • Frame / Springs: 60 Lark frame

    I bought a rotted/rusted Lark. Will any 2 door Lark frame work? Or do I need to limit my search to 59-60? Or???
    54 C Land Speed - 179.644 mph
    59 Lark Cruiser - 14.58 @ 99.30
    60 Lark Gasser 1 - 10.82 @ 122.83
    60 Lark
    63 Lark Slammed - 11.62 @ 116.3

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    The 2dr and 4dr '59-'60 Lark are the same 108.5" frame with exception of the "Y" bodies offered for things like Taxi's. '59-'60 V8 frames are 13 gauge and 6 cylinder frames are 14 gauge. Depending on what you're using for pedals, the '61 up 109" frames won't have the pivot for floor pedals, but will have a tab for the swinging pedal setup. The only other real difference between the 108.5" and the 109 is where the axle sits on the leaf springs, not a difference in the frame. The '62-up frames have some extra rail behind the rear leaf spring perch that will need to be cut off and new rear bumper bolt holes drilled, but nothing that can't easily be done. I took a '62 Cruiser frame (113") and shortened it 4 inches just ahead of the front spring perches to come up with an 11 gauge frame (also installed the floor pedal pivot). The only other way to get a short heavy frame is to find a later 2-dr hardtop (or convertible "X" frame) and do the modifications.
    Skinny___'59 Lark VIII Regal____'60 Lark Marshal___

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Skinnys Garage View Post
      The 2dr and 4dr '59-'60 Lark are the same 108.5" frame with exception of the "Y" bodies offered for things like Taxi's. '59-'60 V8 frames are 13 gauge and 6 cylinder frames are 14 gauge. Depending on what you're using for pedals, the '61 up 109" frames won't have the pivot for floor pedals, but will have a tab for the swinging pedal setup. The only other real difference between the 108.5" and the 109 is where the axle sits on the leaf springs, not a difference in the frame. The '62-up frames have some extra rail behind the rear leaf spring perch that will need to be cut off and new rear bumper bolt holes drilled, but nothing that can't easily be done. I took a '62 Cruiser frame (113") and shortened it 4 inches just ahead of the front spring perches to come up with an 11 gauge frame (also installed the floor pedal pivot). The only other way to get a short heavy frame is to find a later 2-dr hardtop (or convertible "X" frame) and do the modifications.
      Wow! Thanks!!
      54 C Land Speed - 179.644 mph
      59 Lark Cruiser - 14.58 @ 99.30
      60 Lark Gasser 1 - 10.82 @ 122.83
      60 Lark
      63 Lark Slammed - 11.62 @ 116.3

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      • #4
        Guess that answers the question of why my 6 cyl larks doors don't open and close real well when its on jack stands on the pavers in the back yard… Oh well the roll cage will fix that. ….Done on a nice flat surface.

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