The 13 inch narrower center seat was necessary for access to the back. That said, the '71-'72 rear would be the closest bolt in, and even then there's some slight alterations that would need to be made. It has been in there for about 10 years now, without a moment's trouble. Can I use my old bell housing and will the T5 bolt right up. Initially the rear torsion bar crossmember was left in place. And many of those have 4.
The hardest part about this task is finding the 1968-1972 donor center section. At the time this wasn't an option. Sorry no help on the photo question. With that completed, the new holes could be drilled. The '75 rear may be the correct width, but it is for the leaf spring design, and will have to have the correct brackets fabricated to mount to the '65 trailing arms. I made the hex portion with a small triangle file and a lot of patience until the hose end fit.
All we're doing here is disconnecting the driveshaft from the rear axle, undoing the eight axle flange bolts and sliding the axles out five inches or so, removing the rear cover from the axle 10 bolts and then removing the 10 bolts that hold the center carrier section in place. Do it how you wish it's your ideas that make it yours. Resently I install a Holley 500 and that made a world of difference. When going from one five-bolt pattern to another five-bolt pattern the process is pretty simple. These General Motors trucks are the bridge between the old days of discomfort and privation where 4x4 vehicles were used primarily for commercial purposes to the days when comfort and convenience became important to a more recreationminded customer. You might have to machine the hub shorter or have a rebuilder make a custom disc for you.
Everything looks squished in the picture, because the truck is lowered 6 inches in the rear. Those 10-bolts have the 5 on 4. Thanks for all the response. Starts and stops and changes in direction get really expensive and can lead to disenchantment with the project. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join one of the best rodding communities in America! Eckler's Chevy Trucks has a wide selection of Chevy Trucks differential parts, and rear differentials. Most of them came on the 4x2 trucks, such as the industry-first independent front truck suspension.
Ray My experience is that there is no difference with the clutches. They always looked like the rear axle was too narrow anyway. It had a big 9. Thats why I was considering going with a late model frame with better brakes and power steering?? Im leaning towards a newer model short bed frame with power steering and a 700R4. While the gear lube is draining, remove both rear wheels. Price is about 300 per pair. Basically I am trying to decide how to go about my build; Original or modified??? There are other ways to attach the hoses but I wanted everything to fit like it did in the 75.
That can be an issue with getting matching wheels, as most wheels for the truck pattern are not available in the passenger patterns. My 1960 is completely stock for the most part. He also used fine emery cloth to lightly polish the portion of the axle that rides in the bearing located at each end of the rearend housing. They have nicely stated that getting too crazy with your plans will end up in another eBay basket case. Very helpful is if the junkyard guy flips the donor vehicle on its back for you.
I made mine longer and bolted it to the right side lower shock mount. The kicker is the truck has a really nice body which I would sell and make most of my money back! I used early classic dropped spindles on mine then replaced the rear end with a 72 giving me 5on 5 bolt pattern. Honor your tough gmc truck heritage and keep it tough. If I go that route, Im considering a 700R4 because I would like overdrive! It is a I6 4 speed and hasnt run for about 15 years. A couple of guys on here are real diplomats. However, if your date code is from late in 1960, you may not have the original part that it came with from the factory.
Drain the oil from the axle and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly fashion. I have found several mustang. I currently has a 6 lug,12 bolt, open drive in it. To keep your existing rear axle housing, you can change the bolt pattern by replacing the axles and brake drums with new ones in the bolt pattern you need or you can have the axles and brake drums redrilled. Featuring: classics for sale, free-topic forums, experts' advice, builders corner, carshows, blogs, videos, complete service directory, auto parts swap-and-sell, and much more! Except in Step 4, completely remove the axles as you will be replacing the axle gaskets. Step 17 -- You are done at this point.
I had to cut coil stuff off and weld on pads to make the Chevelle rear work, but with 3. After measuring the wheel, he first turned down this end of the axle to the appropriate size. Differential Identification The various numbers that will allow you to identify your differential are highlighted in the photo below. Once it is free and sitting on the bench …. So get your Chevy Trucks differentials at Eckler's Chevy Trucks today.
Hope that idea doesnt stike too many nerves. I may put my g-body rear under another truck. If you use the later leaf spring rear, you need to figure out how to anchor your panhard to the rearend someway. Lower the truck off the jack stands and move the truck out of the garage. You will need to combine this with the Casting Date code mentioned above.