How'd they get the name?
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How'd they get the name? f-body
y-body
b-body
and what does each stand for?
f-body = t/a and camaro
y-body = vette
b-body = ???
it's probably pretty obvious why, but im a mustang guy so i dont know
btw, this is my first thread towards owning a chebby
y-body
b-body
and what does each stand for?
f-body = t/a and camaro
y-body = vette
b-body = ???
it's probably pretty obvious why, but im a mustang guy so i dont know
btw, this is my first thread towards owning a chebby
The names are GM names for certain platforms. In the Ford world, you have the Panther platform (Crown Vic/Grand Marquis/Town Car), the Fox platform (Mustang/Capri), and others. I don't know where the designations come from.
By the way, a b-body is a Caprice/Impala SS/Buick Roadmaster in their latest form. There were also Olds Custom Cruisers and Olds Delta 88s, among others back in the '80s and before.
By the way, a b-body is a Caprice/Impala SS/Buick Roadmaster in their latest form. There were also Olds Custom Cruisers and Olds Delta 88s, among others back in the '80s and before.
Originally Posted by GTBill
f-body
y-body
b-body
and what does each stand for?
f-body = t/a and camaro
y-body = vette
b-body = ???
it's probably pretty obvious why, but im a mustang guy so i dont know
btw, this is my first thread towards owning a chebby
y-body
b-body
and what does each stand for?
f-body = t/a and camaro
y-body = vette
b-body = ???
it's probably pretty obvious why, but im a mustang guy so i dont know
btw, this is my first thread towards owning a chebby
Here ya go Billy...
GM B platform
The B platform, or B-body, was General Motors' full-size rear-wheel drive automobile platform. It was closely related to the Cadillac D-body and was used for coupés, sedans, and station wagons.
B-body production began in 1962, and had 4 major restyles in 1965, 1971, 1977, and 1991. The platform was downsized in length by approximately 10 inches in 1977. The last B-cars rolled off the line in 1996, leaving only arch-rival Ford producing large rear wheel drive sedans. Today, however, the situation looks to reverse, with Ford switching to front wheel drive for most cars and GM reintroducing rear wheel drive with their new Sigma platform. Chrysler has also reintroduced rear wheel drive with their new LX platform.
The B-body was the last platform design to have the gasoline tank filler port behind the license plate.
Most B-body cars were replaced by H-bodies.
J
GM B platform
The B platform, or B-body, was General Motors' full-size rear-wheel drive automobile platform. It was closely related to the Cadillac D-body and was used for coupés, sedans, and station wagons.
B-body production began in 1962, and had 4 major restyles in 1965, 1971, 1977, and 1991. The platform was downsized in length by approximately 10 inches in 1977. The last B-cars rolled off the line in 1996, leaving only arch-rival Ford producing large rear wheel drive sedans. Today, however, the situation looks to reverse, with Ford switching to front wheel drive for most cars and GM reintroducing rear wheel drive with their new Sigma platform. Chrysler has also reintroduced rear wheel drive with their new LX platform.
The B-body was the last platform design to have the gasoline tank filler port behind the license plate.
Most B-body cars were replaced by H-bodies.
J
