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1960 corvette straight axle installation

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Larrysgarage, Jul 6, 2009.

  1. Larrysgarage
    Joined: Mar 28, 2008
    Posts: 224

    Larrysgarage
    Member
    from Palatka,Fl

    Hey guys, any body got any thoughts on axle type,whether stock steering will work,any hints on installation? I think I would like to bolt spring hangars to frame, and use stock spindles and drums at least for now. thanks in advance,Larry
     
  2. NeverEnuf
    Joined: Mar 15, 2009
    Posts: 35

    NeverEnuf
    Member
    from Louisiana

    The stock drums on the Vette are the same as the 49-53 Chevy which some local guys use on 55-59 Chevy truck straght axles. There is a guy in Houma used this before on his 57 Chevy car.
     
  3. spinn427
    Joined: Jul 5, 2007
    Posts: 77

    spinn427
    Member
    from indiana

    HOw much wider is the 55-59 chevy truck axle than the 48- 54 chevy truck axle?
     
  4. brigrat
    Joined: Nov 9, 2007
    Posts: 5,999

    brigrat
    Member
    from Wa.St.

    The hole front clip & box is same as the '49-'53 Chevy car. You won't want to use the stock box. Better off sub framing the front with 2x3 and build fron there............... JMO
     

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