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Gm J Platform




Except for cosmetic differences, engine upgrades and the discontinuation of certain models, the platform remained largely unchanged throughout the years.

Design of the J-body dated back to the mid- 1970s ; when the Arab Oil Embargo forced CAFE mandates, and the fear of $3.00 USD for a gallon of Gasoline , the J-body was practically produced straight off the drawing board.

The fourth character in the Vehicle Identification Number for a J-body car is "J".

Many vehicles used this platform including the following American nameplates:

International J-bodies include:


EXTERNAL LINKS

  • http://www.j-body.org