Will the Front and rear subframes from a 2002 mate to a 68 1600?

[Dionk]

All looking for a bit of help.  It’s a 1968 1600 and I have a 1971 2002 that will might be the doner. Thanks 

[Conserv]

Yes, 1600-2’s and 2002’s use the same subframes.

 

The original rear subframe on that ‘68 will be for a long-neck differential, however, whereas the rear subframe from the ‘71 2002 will be designed for the much more common short-neck differential.

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

[Dionk]

Perfect. Thank you.   

Edited December 20, 2017 by Dionk

[SilverBullet]

New question for an old thread.  I have a 1976 donor front and rear subframe that I would like to install into a nice 1968 body.  Looks like the subframes are the same from previous posts.  Does using a '76 short-nosed diff in the '68 just require a different driveshaft or is there something else I am missing?  Many thanks in advance? 

[calw]

Yes.  Body attachment and relevant body dimensions are the same for all years, 1600-2 and 2002.  So, front and rear subframes can interchange among cars as desired.  Rear subframes were different depending on the diff- early version is used for the long neck diff, late version for the short neck diff.  Driveshaft length is different to match the diff. 

[Conserv]

2 hours ago, SilverBullet said:

… Does using a '76 short-nosed diff in the '68 just require a different driveshaft or is there something else I am missing?…

 

That short-nose differential from the ‘76 will require the rear subframe from the ‘76, or any short-nose rear subframe (the changeover from long-nose to short-nose was in January 1969). You’ll want to use the half-axles from your ‘76, rear brakes, etc.

 

I just want to insert that, someday — although not today — a first-year 1968 2002 will be the Holy Grail for ‘02 collectors, kind of like 1964 911’s are today. At that time, you’ll be wishing you had kept that enormous long-neck differential and its early subframe. Just saying… 😉

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

[SilverBullet]

Thanks everyone!  Great information.  Steve - good advice! I wish I could keep the long nose diff, but all my resto parts and drive train was stolen from a body shop years ago.  I all I have is the body shell with hood, trunk and doors.  I will keep an eye out for a long nose diff and carrier.   Best, Tim

[JWT]

13 hours ago, SilverBullet said:

Thanks everyone!  Great information.  Steve - good advice! I wish I could keep the long nose diff, but all my resto parts and drive train was stolen from a body shop years ago.  I all I have is the body shell with hood, trunk and doors.  I will keep an eye out for a long nose diff and carrier.   Best, Tim

@danco_ can help you with the Long nose parts.........