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I'm not putting the torque tube back in. I have a '55 rear end to install. No big deal just wanted to see what you guys thought. I'm sticking...
Hey Guys, A friend of mine stopped over to help me take my rear end out of my '41 Chevy coupe. In fact over the weekend we took the entire drive...
FYI guys Just got an email back from scarebird, and they don't have anything for my '41 Chevy
I'll check them out Chris
I've got a '55 Chevy rear end for the job.
Howdy All, I'm moving right along with my build. Over the weekend I sold the 235, tranny, and rear end out of my '41. I'm going to have it out...
I haven't been very impressed with what I've bought from Chevs of the '40s that's what prompted this thread. I figured being a Chevy there would...
Here's a pic
Hey Guys, Over the past 16 years I've been into Model A Fords. I recently sold my 1931 Steel Top Pick-up. I had a blast learning, and working on...
Damn nice car. I just sold my '31 steel top truck. Sure is easy to parts for A's Have fun. Tim
Ok what is the length difference 235 vrs 230? Langdon says Chassis Engineering has motor mounts for the 230. I plan to go with disc brakes on...
[ATTACH] Well, I found a 1957 rear end about a hour north of me for $200.00 and I'm going with that. I already have the 700R4, and I'm picking up...
One last thing. I'll doing a disc brake swap on the front and I want all the wheels to be the same BC
Well, if I'm understanding this right I can use pretty much any rear end as long as it's close to 60.250 width that my current one is. Sorry to...
I found a 55' Chevy complete from drum to drum in southern Ohio. The guy says it's a posi, and he want's $400 for it. Is that a good price, or...
Ok I just read you measure a Ford 9" width from one outside axle flange to the other. Is this correct on all rear end width measurements?
Width makes sense. Where is the proper place to measure? From backing plate to backing plate on the inside?
Okay Guys, I'm rear end shopping. What are my main concerns?
Thanks Chris
Explorer rear end should be easy to find.
Well all I was after to begin with was an overdrive transmission. In the C-10 I did a few years back that worked great, and I didn't have to do...
You're right aagie that's why I wanted to go with 700 trans. Around here older car rear ends are few and far between, and that might be a problem.
Wow, that's not what I wanted to hear. That may put the brakes on this project, or at least make me change directions. Thanks guys
Hey guys I'm going with a 230 700r in my 41 chevy coupe. What's the best thing to do as far as the tour tube driveline. I've never messed with...
A 200R4 might work fine. I've never messed with one, but I have been told hey cost twice as much to rebuild than the 700 does. There seems to be...
Hey Guys, I'm going with a 700R4 tranny behind my 235 in my 41' Chevy coupe. Does anyone make a bolt on crossmember for this application? I did...
Wow! that 235 looks sweet. Got plenty of mechanical skills between myself and friends. I'm not doing any paint work yet. It's okay the way it is...
Hey Guys, I'm Tim, and I'm pretty new here. I'm looking for ideas for my new build. I just picked up this 1941 Chevy coupe. It has a 59' 235 3spd...
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